Thai Cafe of the Gulf Coast
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
47
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Thai Cafe of the Gulf Coast stretching back to 2022. On Feb 5, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around five violations to closer to seven violations.
The pattern that stands out is “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, which has been cited four times.
Thai Cafe of the Gulf Coast's latest score of 47 falls below the Bradenton average of 83. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
12
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 12 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over soup in 2 door reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator moved chicken to bottom of reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old date sticker on clear container on clean dish rack.
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid on dumpster shared by plaza. Operator closed one side of dumpster. **Corrective Action Taken**
33-16-4
Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed side exit door in hallway not sealing when closed.
35B-04-4
Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed clothing on the ground around dumpster shared by plaza.
33-30-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to hand wash sink in kitchen with excess soil.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mops not hung to dry. Operator hung mops to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on the floor under stove. Operator removed roach and cleaned area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on food preparation table across from dish machine. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cases of coconut milk stored approximate 1" off the floor in employee math room storage area. Operator removed coconut milk. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of rice sticks stored on the floor in halal storage area. Operator removed items. Observed bagged onions on the floor in kitchen. Operator moved onions off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage enclosure area in disrepair. Observed garbage enclosure with broken doors.
33-24-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall next to hand wash sink in kitchen with peeling paint.
36-24-5
47
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over vegetable egg rolls. Operator removed raw beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle of spoon in cooked beef in 2 door reach-in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed spoon. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed solo cup being used to dispense salt on wire rack in kitchen. Operator removed solo cup. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
78
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drink from beverage with gloved hands and then grabbed bowl to start food preparation. Operator stopped employee. Employee washed hands and and put on new gloves before starting food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over peanut sauce in reach-in cooler at make station. Operator moved sauces to over area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl being used to dispense ground peanuts. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking in food preparation area.
12B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of cabbage on floor in hall across from reach-in coolers. Operator moved cabbage off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lids on shared dumpster. Operator closed lids. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
61
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp in single door flip top cooler over bean sprouts. Operator removed shrimp and placed in bottom of reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed solo cup being used to dispense seasonings. Operator removed solo cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gaps around exit door in hall off of dining room.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of sugar being stored on floor in back hall way next to employees bathroom. Operator moved container to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken dumplings being thawed at room temperature on food prep table next to cook line. Educated employee on proper thawing methods. Employee placed chicken dumplings in cooler to thaw under refrigeration. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
70
Jun 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer in handwashing sink. Operator removed strainer. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees phones next to clean dishes. Operator removed phones. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensil in standing water. Educated operator on proper handling of in-use utensils. Operator changed water to 167F. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
82
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed container of raw eggs stored over carrots and other unwashed produce. Operator moved eggs to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
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. Observed some employees with no written plan in place.
11-26-1
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. Observed no written plan in place. Inspector will email.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer on site.
05-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on cart handle next to fryer. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign posted at handwash sink in kitchen. No sign in employee restroom.
31B-04-4
58
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
30
Oct 31, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed grease cleaner stored on shelf over clean dishes next to hand washing sink. Operator removed the cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer over200ppm. Operator diluted solution. New reading 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed spray bottle of pesticide and injection bait pesticide stored on the shelf by hand washing sink.
41-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over rice wrappers. Operator placed the rice wrappers on upper shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed operator using quaternary ammonium as sanitizer no test kit provided.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tofu stored in reach in cooler in the kitchen area, and chicken stored in reach in cooler by the dry storage no date mark. Per operator items were placed in the reach in cooler two days ago. Operator placed labels on containers with food. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food stored in the reach in coolers by the dry storage area and at front counter.
08B-49-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of rice stored on the floor, and cases of bottled water stored on the floor.Operator placed items on the shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave oven stored on shelf by the dry storage soiled. Operator cleaned the microwave. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed pipes underneath the three compartment sink soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Thai Cafe of the Gulf Coast last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Thai Cafe of the Gulf Coast on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Thai Cafe of the Gulf Coast?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Thai Cafe of the Gulf Coast.
How does Thai Cafe of the Gulf Coast compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Thai Cafe of the Gulf Coast most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Thai Cafe of the Gulf Coast's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Thai Cafe of the Gulf Coast have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Thai Cafe of the Gulf Coast 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 Cafe of the Gulf Coast inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Thai Cafe of the Gulf Coast is inspected around two times per year on average.
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