Thai Cafe 1

1177 Park Ave Ste 4, Orange Park, FL 32073

Southeast Asian

Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Thai Cafe 1 has been inspected nine times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 5, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.

The pattern that stands out is “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer”, which has been cited three times.

Compared to other Orange Park restaurants (averaging 73), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 5, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Aug 19, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Mar 12, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 10, 2025

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Aug 19, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Opened packages of raw chicken in reach in freezer by back exit stored on top of vegetable egg rolls. Operator rearranged to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-17-6

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw chicken in stand up reach in cooler at 47F. Operator states chicken placed in unit yesterday afternoon.

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Raw chicken in stand up reach in cooler at 47F. Operator states chicken placed in unit yesterday afternoon.

03A-02-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in both floor reach in freezers. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door handle. Operator moved to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cabinet below hand wash sink at front counter is soiled.

23-03-4

Jan 30, 2024

Routine - Food

6 minor violations.

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Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit door missing self-closing device. Operator states repair has been scheduled with a handyman. **Corrective Action Taken**

35B-03-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bottles of vitamins and nail clippers stored on clean dish storage rack in kitchen. Operator moved all to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest reach in freezers have ice build up. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in standing water at 79F. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven used for clean pot/pan storage has accumulation of debris.

22-08-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Multiple containers on clean storage rack have old labels and residue.

16-46-4

Aug 10, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Both reach in freezers in kitchen have ice build up.

14-69-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind/around flip top reach in cooler top reach in cooler is soiled.

36-27-5

Mar 24, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (60F - Cold Holding) left on cook line counter for one hour per person in charge. Person in charge cooked all chicken to minimum cooking temperature. Ambient raw shell eggs on cook line. (69F - Cold Holding). Discussed time as a public health control with person in charge. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-24: Observed raw shell eggs on counter near utility sink at 56F. Employee states shell eggs placed on counter approximately 1.5 hours prior. Operator moved eggs to reach in refrigerator. **Admin Complaint**

03A-02-5

Jan 13, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Thai Cafe 1 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Thai Cafe 1 on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Thai Cafe 1?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Thai Cafe 1.

How does Thai Cafe 1 compare to other restaurants in Orange Park?

Thai Cafe 1 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Orange Park average of 73.

Has Thai Cafe 1's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Thai Cafe 1 have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Thai Cafe 1 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Thai Cafe 1 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Thai Cafe 1 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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