Thai Haven

309 West Central Ave, Winter Haven, FL 33880-2961

Southeast Asian

Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Thai Haven has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 4, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

Looking across the full record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Thai Haven's latest score is in line with the Winter Haven average of 88. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 4, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk-in cooler raw chicken over sprouts, operator removed raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-04-5

Oct 2, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Operator inverted items **Corrected On-Site**

24-18-4

Jan 22, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Insect control device installed over food. Bags of onions stored under device as soon as you enter the kitchen to the right

35B-02-4

Sep 30, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested 0 ppm. Operator ran dishwasher tested at 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

22-41-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk-in cooler carrots, cabbage, and sauces. Operator dated the items. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Jan 24, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Stored food not covered.(Wontons) In walk in freezer.

08B-12-5

Sep 28, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm. Three compartment set up sanitizer 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

22-41-4

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hood filters.

36-50-4

May 4, 2023

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Straws in containers on table for customers. Operator stated bought wrong brand. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-04: **Time Extended**

25-09-4

May 3, 2023

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach underneath dishwasher machine. Operator killed and sanitize area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

35A-05-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk-in cooler. **Warning**

08B-38-4

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches underneath dishwasher. Operator cleaned and sanitize area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

35A-03-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Prep area. **Warning**

14-09-4

Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Straws in containers on table for customers. Operator stated bought wrong brand. **Warning**

25-09-4

Feb 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Nasal spray at hand washing sink. Employee removed nasal spray. **Corrected On-Site**

41-04-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Jul 19, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing cup in HWS on server area.

31A-11-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

10-08-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Thai Haven last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Thai Haven on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Thai Haven?

Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Thai Haven.

How does Thai Haven compare to other restaurants in Winter Haven?

Thai Haven most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Winter Haven average of 88.

Has Thai Haven's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Thai Haven have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Thai Haven means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Thai Haven inspected?

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

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