Thai Asiatic
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
35
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Thai Asiatic, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 11, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 14 violations per visit lately, up from roughly nine violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up nine times.
Thai Asiatic's latest score of 35 falls below the Tampa average of 79. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
5
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Complaint Full
5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cooksline. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hose in Handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink on cooksline near storage room.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Broth and multiple items in reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with purple liquid at front counter.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine on cooksline.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employees drinks on reach in cooler on cooksline. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on cutting board on cooks line.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cooksline.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oils on floor in dry storage room.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves on cooksline. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of fryers on cooksline.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers in kitchen and cooksline. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walks throughout kitchen and cooksline. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sauces in kitchen not labeled.
02D-01-5
35
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice and multiple items in reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in bulk rice and sugar. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee on reach in cooler on cooksline. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor under reach in cooler on cooks line near kitchen entrance.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Throughout cooksline. **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on floor on cooksline. Operator relocated. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cooksline.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers throughout establishment.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Coconut soup and multiple items in reach in coolers on cooks line.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls throughout kitchen and cooksline. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
45
Apr 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked chicken in reach in cooler near dish machine in kitchen. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face and mask on face with gloves. Then went back to preparing order.
12A-25-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked rice in grocery bags in reach in cooler.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cooksline. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup in black pepper. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on reach in cooler in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on shelf over prep table in kitchen.
40-06-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee Dunkin cup in reach in cooler near computer at front counter.
12B-13-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep tables on cooksline and in kitchen.
21-12-4
33
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
39
May 6, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Brush and hose in handwash sink near dish machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near dish machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink near dish machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in bulk rice. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee on counter next to clean dishes. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee popsicle in reach in freezer next to foid for establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: **Time Extended**
08B-49-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning of clear containers in dish area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Potstickers in peeled garlic containers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: **Time Extended**
25-32-4
47
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
30
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked Pasta in reach in cooler. On cooks line. Operator relocated at time of inspection.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large bottle and sponge in handwash sink employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in rice.
14-01-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee coconut water in reach in cooler near handwash sink on cooks line.
12B-13-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Tofu in reach in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust near three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on cooks line. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
52
Sep 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Jun 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.raw shell eggs over cooked chicken. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: rice noodles 80 F, operator put on ice at time of inspection. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Soap and green scrubby in handwash sink of kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink in kitchen and next to ice machine. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Soup broth and multiple items in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Dish area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee on reach in cooler next to handwash sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dish area and throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-27-5
39
May 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef over carrots in reach in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-15: **Time Extended**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-15: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-15: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with red liquid at front service station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-15: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table of front kitchen area. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-15: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on prep table. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-15: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk rice on floor in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-15: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets throughout reach in coolers in establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-15: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on clear containers of dish drying rack. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-15: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-15: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk salt, soy sauce and pad Thai sauce in kitchen not labeled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-15: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk sugar and salt in kitchen. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-15: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In dish area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-15: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
41
Mar 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: rice noodles in water 56 F, first temperature taken at 2:30 operator added I've and put in cooler to cool down to 41. Rice noodles 54 F, **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef over carrots in reach in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Trash in handwash sink next to three compartment sink. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to three compartment sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken wings and raw beef in reach in cooler near three compartment sink. Operator labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with red liquid at front service station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In dish area. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table of front kitchen area. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on prep table. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk rice on floor in kitchen. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets throughout reach in coolers in establishment. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on clear containers of dish drying rack. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk salt, soy sauce and pad Thai sauce in kitchen not labeled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk sugar and salt in kitchen. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Warning**
14-01-5
23
Nov 2, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested 2 times 0 ppm. Operator set up three compartment sink. Quaternary 150 ppm. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 lives in kitchen.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork and raw chicken held over container of coconut milk. Operator relocated at time of inspection to avoid cross contamination. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards and eat slicer.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink used to store pans and hand wash soap. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink next to fryer. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Raw Beef, raw chicken and raw pork in reach in cooler.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with sanitizer solution not labeled on front service area.
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food above reach in cooler on cook line and employee ice cream in reach in freezer. Operator discarded at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in kitchen above back door. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cooler near kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on prep table in dish area and employee purses on dry storage shelf. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on dish drying rack.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Microwave in kitchen near fryer station missing handle.
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen near fryer station.
22-08-4
Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Back door left wide open, flies present. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-04-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in dish area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses in front kitchen area. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour in dry storage area.
02D-01-5
21
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Thai Asiatic last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Thai Asiatic on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Thai Asiatic?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Thai Asiatic.
How does Thai Asiatic compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Thai Asiatic most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Thai Asiatic's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Thai Asiatic have averaged around 14 violations per visit, up from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Thai Asiatic means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Thai Asiatic inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Thai Asiatic is inspected around four times per year on average.
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