Thai Cafe
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
70
Score
Across the available record, Thai Cafe has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 12, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
“Handwash sink not accessible for employee use” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 82, which Thai Cafe's 70 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can blocking the handwash sink at kitchen. Operator removed the garbage can from blocking the handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sauce not date marked at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup on the interior of cold holding unit handle. Operator cleaned and sanitized the handle. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching the flour in container at prep area. Operator removed the handle from touching the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris on the interior bottom of Make Table. Operator cleaned the food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
70
Aug 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at hose bibb next to ware washing area handwashing sink. Educated the operator to install on the hose bibb.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple cups stacked over each other with no airflow at wait station.
24-08-4
64
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw shrimp at Reach in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed open carton of heavy whip cream not date marked at Display Cooler Unit. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed waste receptacle blocking the ware washing area handwash sink. Operator removed the waste receptacle for clear access to the handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dumping water at handwash sink. Educated the operator.
31A-11-4
64
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee at cookline cracking raw shell eggs and then touching clean utensils. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands and placing utensils for wash, rinse, and sanitize. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw shrimp over vegetables at Make Table. Operator removed the vegetables from underneath the raw shrimp. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-13-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs over soup at Display Cooler Unit. Operator placed raw eggs at bottom of Display Cooler Unit. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
64
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw chicken over cooked duck at Make Table. Operator placed raw chicken at the bottom of Make Table. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-13-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over ginger at Make Table. Operator removed the food item from underneath the raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
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. Operator printed the written procedure during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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. Operator printed and completed the documents during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in water 81F next to Warmer Holding Unit. Operator removed the water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
58
Dec 15, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-2
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at cookline.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed multiple containers at wait station handwash sink. Operator removed the container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tong at oven handle. Operator removed the tongs to a safe location. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed next to rice Warmer. Operator removed the water from the container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cookline. Operator relocated to the sanitizer container. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container at cookline. Operator labeled the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
55
Jul 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over vegetables at Reach in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed at half and half creamer container. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can at ware washing area handwash sink.
31A-09-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Thai Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Thai Cafe on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Thai Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Thai Cafe.
How does Thai Cafe compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?
Thai Cafe most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Charlotte average of 82.
Has Thai Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Thai Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Thai Cafe 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Thai Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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