Thai Basil
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
43
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Thai Basil stretching back to 2022. On Feb 17, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around 10 violations to closer to 13 violations.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
That's lower than the typical Orange Park restaurant, which scores around 73. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
43
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
19
Feb 28, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
27
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, Raw chicken stored over washed cut vegetables. Manager moved chicken to correct storage levels. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler at make line, cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item was in cooler less than three hours. Flip top was open and closed during lunch rush. Manager moved to below reach in cooler to lower temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash station by triple sink blocked by large cart. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on make line has mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Floor, walls and or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under canned good storage rack has build up. Wall behind triple sink soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Sticky fly trap stored over prep table by walk in cooler.
35B-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has ice build up.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Three knifes in between flip top cooler and prep table in kitchen. Manager removed knifes. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In stored container of corn starch by back door had scooper handle in direct contact with product. Manager lifted handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up. Side of fryers have grease build up. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored over flip top cooler not inverted. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of seasoning stored above prep table on make line not labeled. Manager added label. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Two wet wash cloths not in use at wok station. Manager moved to sanitizer buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Four ceiling tiles missing above walk in cooler.
36-36-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired 6/1/24. Operator displayed correct up to date license with inspector present. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee energy drink on prep table next to make line. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
33
Feb 21, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee only rinsing off items in triple sink area. Manager coached employee on proper ware washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-45-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On countertop next to fryers, fried chicken 66F. Chicken removed from temperature control approximately two hours prior. Chicken placed back into reach in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Blue sanitizer bucket chlorine sanitizer tested 200+ppm. Solution discarded and re-made. Tested 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in triple sink in back kitchen. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board in front of flip top cooler on cook line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink by triple sink blocked by large speed rack.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for two employees working today.
53B-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on front counter next to single serve sauces. Employee water bottle on prep table in middle of kitchen. Both bottles moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
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 keys on front counter next to single serve sauces. Keys moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Multiple sets of tongs on handle for bbq oven.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of fryers on cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wall in back kitchen area where canned products are stored is made of cinder blocks and cannot be easily cleaned.
36-30-4
32
Nov 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 15 flying insects under triple sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: Approximately 4 live flying insects under triple sink in back of kitchen. **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
86
Nov 3, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer in sanitation bucket not at proper minimum strength. Sanitation bucket at front counter reading 0ppm. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-39-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 15 flying insects under triple sink. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over container of broccoli in walk in cooler. Raw shell eggs stored over buckets of soy sauce in walk in cooler. Also raw beef stored over raw chicken in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cream cheese mix (47F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (47F - Cold Holding) by door in walk in cooler, per operator door was left open while putting a food order away right before the inspector arrived at the restaurant. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of roasting cabinet on cook line.
22-02-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Racks in food storage area in back of kitchen.
14-06-4
47
May 31, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 24, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
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
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
45
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Two "residential use only" pesticides under prep in kitchen, per operator pesticides are used inside establishment in floor drains.
41-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over cooked pork in refrigerator freezer near front counter, all items removed from original packaging. Raw chicken stored over raw pork on speed rack in walk in freezer, all items removed from original packaging. Operator rearranged all items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw shell eggs (68F - Cold Holding) sitting out on top of reach in cooler on cook line, per operator egg have been sitting out for no more then 3 hour, eggs placed back in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager's spouse and son do not have any food handler training. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sanitizer in dispenser at hand wash station by front counter.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash station by triple sink blocked by racks.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station by triple sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line. Under tables in kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple wet wiping cloths sitting on counters throughout kitchen.
21-12-4
37
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Thai Basil last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Thai Basil on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Thai Basil?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Thai Basil.
How does Thai Basil compare to other restaurants in Orange Park?
Thai Basil most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Orange Park average of 73.
Has Thai Basil's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Thai Basil have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Thai Basil 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 Basil inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Thai Basil is inspected around three times per year on average.
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