Thai Delight Rest
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
55
Score
Going back to 2022, Thai Delight Rest has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jan 12, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around five violations to closer to eight violations.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ceiling not smooth”, showing up five times.
Thai Delight Rest's latest score of 55 falls below the Deerfield Beach average of 83. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cut vegetables in reach in cooler. Chef moved beef to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink on cook line blocked by table
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper goat handwashing sinks on cook line and front prep area
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No handwashing soap at handwashing sink on cook line
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights above cook line has no shielding
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handwashing sink by cook line soiled with old oil debris
23-03-4
55
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked rice in reach in cooler. Chef moved chicken **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink on cook line full of cleaning equipment and chemicals. Chef removed all items **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink on cook line.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwashing sink on the cook line.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with pink chemicals not labeled. Chef labeled bottle **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados with stickers at cook line cutting board not washed before cutting. Chef removed avocados from cook line removed stickers and washed before cutting **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
52
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used as food liner for greens. Chef removed paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with chemicals not labeled. Chef labeled bottles **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. A table in front of handwashing sink in kitchen. Chef moved table. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen. Chef filled paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwashing sink to wash hands in kitchen. Chef replaced soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
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. Chef stated that employee was there less than sixty days.
53B-13-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop sitting in standing water by the rice pot. Chef removed spoons and discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados on cook line with stickers . Chef removed stickers and washed avocados. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.flour containers in kitchen not labeled. Chef labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle of water on cook line . Chef discard bottle of water. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
41
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights not shielded in kitchen
38-07-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
86
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
61
Apr 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing blue substance at wait station hand wash sink not labeled. Operator labeled windex **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on ware washing shelving
23-03-4
78
Dec 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler handles
23-24-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Thai Delight Rest last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Thai Delight Rest on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Thai Delight Rest?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Thai Delight Rest.
How does Thai Delight Rest compare to other restaurants in Deerfield Beach?
Thai Delight Rest most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Deerfield Beach average of 83.
Has Thai Delight Rest's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Thai Delight Rest have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Thai Delight Rest 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 Delight Rest inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Thai Delight Rest is inspected around three times per year on average.
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