Thai Chilli Pepper

3123 Us Hwy 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33805

Southeast Asian

Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Thai Chilli Pepper has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Feb 9, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “operating with an expired division of hotels” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

By comparison, the average Lakeland facility scores 86, putting Thai Chilli Pepper on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 9, 2026

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/26

50-17-3

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice in reachin cooler. Operator stated made on Sat.

02C-02-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At 2 hand washing sinks

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sinks in kitchen. Operator replaced soaps **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored in between reachin coolers. Employee removed knives. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

May 6, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. February 1,2025

50-09-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

51-18-6

Feb 11, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Using to go bags for food storage in reachin freezer

14-31-5

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/25

50-17-3

Feb 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/24

50-17-3

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

21-04-4

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall.knives stored between marketable and reachin cooler on cookline.

24-14-4

Nov 3, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

31B-04-4

Aug 24, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Jun 19, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Dec 20, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (44F - Cold Holding); raw beef (45F); corn fritter (45F) ; plantains (45F); operator moved food to other units. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on soft drink drain rack.

10-12-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed in mop bucket with soiled water.

42-01-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on red boards on clean dish storage shelves.

14-09-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Thai Chilli Pepper last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Thai Chilli Pepper on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Thai Chilli Pepper?

Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Thai Chilli Pepper.

How does Thai Chilli Pepper compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Thai Chilli Pepper most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Thai Chilli Pepper's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Thai Chilli Pepper have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Thai Chilli Pepper 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 Chilli Pepper inspected?

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

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