Thai by Thai
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
82
Score
Public records show 13 inspections at Thai by Thai stretching back to 2022. On Mar 4, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Restaurants in Palm Coast average 79, so Thai by Thai is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 21 rodent droppings on kitchen floor under deli slicer and prep sink. Observed approximately 12 rodent droppings on kitchen floor under dish machine and in drain pan of hot water tank Observed approximately 15 rodent droppings on floor in dry storage closet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: Observed approximately 1 rodent droppings on kitchen floor under deli slicer and prep sink. Observed approximately 5 rodent droppings on kitchen floor under dish machine and in drain pan of hot water tank Observed approximately 3 rodent droppings on floor in dry storage closet. Observed approximately 2 rodent droppings on storage shelf left of cook line. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-04: Observed 1 rodent dropping on conduit wall attachment behind dishwasher. Observed 2 rodent droppings on floor in dry storage Person in charge swept all three up. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in drain pan of hot water tank under dish machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: At call back violation not observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-04: At call back violation not observed. **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
82
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 21 rodent droppings on kitchen floor under deli slicer and prep sink. Observed approximately 12 rodent droppings on kitchen floor under dish machine and in drain pan of hot water tank Observed approximately 15 rodent droppings on floor in dry storage closet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: Observed approximately 1 rodent droppings on kitchen floor under deli slicer and prep sink. Observed approximately 5 rodent droppings on kitchen floor under dish machine and in drain pan of hot water tank Observed approximately 3 rodent droppings on floor in dry storage closet. Observed approximately 2 rodent droppings on storage shelf left of cook line. **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in drain pan of hot water tank under dish machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: At call back violation not observed. **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
82
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed washed vegetables stored in Walmart and grocery bags on cook line.
14-15-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed burn gel stored under Togo containers above flip-top cooler filled with food.
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk-in cooler. Discussed with person in charge.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed cooked beef with date mark 2/18/26 Observed rendered fat and broth in unmarked container and person in charge does not know date made. **Warning**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 21 rodent droppings on kitchen floor under deli slicer and prep sink. Observed approximately 12 rodent droppings on kitchen floor under dish machine and in drain pan of hot water tank Observed approximately 15 rodent droppings on floor in dry storage closet. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed streamed noodle (67F - Cold Holding) on prep table for approximately 2 hours per person in charge. Person in charge placed in walk-in cooler.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rendered fat and broth in unmarked container and person in charge does not know date made. See stop sale.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed two hand washing stations in kitchen no dispensing paper towels. Person in charge attempted to change batteries but still was not able to get tower dispenser working. Person in charge placed roll of tower at hand washing station. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in drain pan of hot water tank under dish machine. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed approximately 21 containers and pots of assorted cooked animal and vegetable products in walk-in cooler not date marked or marked personal. All items are claimed personal by person in charge. Person in charge marked all containers staff. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in coolers and walk-in cooler soiled black/green mold like substance.
23-03-4
29
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in freezer; Beef wrapped in plastic over ready to eat vegetables. Person in charge moved beef to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By tubs inside it. Person in charge removed tubs. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin has black mold like substance inside of ice plate. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks unsecured at sushi.
51-11-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall has a missing board in front of it. Person in charge stated the ansul people took board off and they haven't had a chance to put it back.
36-24-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. On floor in sushi. Person in charge picked up. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
64
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
45
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Establishment does not have form. Emailed to operator. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Establishment does not have forms signed off on. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: Time needed. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment has not done any training since 2023 - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods are soiled. Sugar scoop is soiled. Gaskets on all reach in coolers are soiled. Cookline gaskets, sushi gaskets are all soiled. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: Gaskets are clean. Sugar scoop is clean. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
70
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed person playing with phone then begging to prep vegetables. **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dish washer touch phone with hands the go directly to prepping vegetables. Addressed and came back and he was touching phone then ear buds with out washing hands. **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Observed person prep vegetables after touching his phone without washing hands 1st.
01B-12-4
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Establishment does not have proof of parasite destruction. **Warning**
01D-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. On sushi line; hand washing sink blocked by butane on rack. Person in charge removed butane and rack. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at back hand washing sink. Person in charge replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Establishment does not have forms signed off on. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment has not done any training since 2023
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Establishment does not have anything date marked; rice, chicken, etc. cream at sushi not labeled.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Establishment does not have form. Emailed to operator.
11-27-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed bottled water under back prep area. Person in charge removed. **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. At sushi; notes, towels, pens stored on top of rice. In storage closet; back pack on corn starch.
40-06-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. A pair of scissors in between reach in cooler on cook line.
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. A pair of tongs hanging from oven door.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Next to rice; rice spoon in standing water.
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Establishment is missing ambient thermometers in both reach in coolers on cookline.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods are soiled. Sugar scoop is soiled. Gaskets on all reach in coolers are soiled. Cookline gaskets, sushi gaskets are all soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rice not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice plate in ice machine is grimy. Has black like mold on it. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as a scoop in broccoli and cabbage. To go container used as a scoop in rice. Person in charge removed both. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-01-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean glasses stored on cloth in walk in cooler. Person in charge removed all glasses. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-07-4
17
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Missing on sushi rice. Also on cookline; shell eggs, rice noodles, and tofu. Re-emailed time and documented items/times. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cleaning supplies on hand washing sink at sushi. Person in charge cleaned off. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dish machine when 1st run is 160F. After several runs reached 180F. **Corrected On-Site**
22-56-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has black/mold like substance inside. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board is broken in middle. Person in charge discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone above prep table. Person in charge removed phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods are soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avacados at sushi still have stickers on them. Person in charge took and washed avacados. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
55
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over ready to eat vegetable broth in reach in freezer. Person in charge moved chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tofu 44F; ( - Cold Holding) pork 51F; ( - Cold Holding) both items placed into ric. Repeat Violation** **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At one hand washing sink; bucket in hand washing sink. At hand washing sink; pasta thawing on sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sinks. Person in charge got paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sinks. One hand washing sink had soap.
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. Cooked duck and cooked pork in reach in cooler not dated. Foods in walk in cooler not dated. Person in charge dated duck and pork. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 2 out of 3 hand washing sinks in kitchen have no hot water. 1 hand washing sink at front has no hot water, 1 does. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin has mold inside. Person in charge wiped clean. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop on front line. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Several shelves have cardboard lining them with pots on top.
14-45-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding is pulling away from was in right corner of kitchen.
36-03-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee personal food on multiple tables in kitchen. Addressed immediately and person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on back line by dish washer is soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sugar and rice containers are soiled. Hoods are soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand washing sink at front of house leaks and hand washing sink on cook-line leaks.
29-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Both reach in coolers on cookline are soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pasta sitting on hand washing sink thawing. Person in charge placed pasta in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in both walk in cooler and walk in freezer are rusted.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Several dirty rags in use throughout kitchen.
21-09-4
22
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-24: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods have grease on them. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-24: No change. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Thai by Thai last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Thai by Thai on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Thai by Thai?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Thai by Thai.
How does Thai by Thai compare to other restaurants in Palm Coast?
Thai by Thai most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Palm Coast average of 79.
Has Thai by Thai's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Thai by Thai have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Thai by Thai means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Thai by Thai inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Thai by Thai is inspected around four times per year on average.
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