Thai Island Restaurant
Last inspected: Jul 18, 2025
39
Score
Thai Island Restaurant appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 18, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around six violations to closer to 13 violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food stored on floor” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Thai Island Restaurant's latest score of 39 falls below the Key West average of 74. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 18, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish (46*F - Cold Holding); cream cheese(45*F - Cold Holding);; Fish (52F - Cold Holding); Fish (50*F - Cold Holding);at sushi counter **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: There is no food in the sushi case at callback inspection . **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. fish skin (78*F - Hot Holding); shrimp (82*F - Hot Holding)at sushi counter **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: No fish skin or shrimp were observed at callback inspection. **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine @200+ ppm in sanitizer bucket **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: No sanitizer buckets are set up at time of inspection **Time Extended**
41-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: The reporting agreement was emailed to Yvonne **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. soulintha, kittikhajohn, chairinrat **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: Call back inspection food handler training is not available for some employees. Soulintha, Kittikhajohn, Chairinrat **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Downstairs ice machine room has no hot water at handwashing sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: Plumbers are onsite working on the hot water to the handwashing sink in storage ice room **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - At bar downstairs Floors not maintained smooth and durable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: At bar downstairs Floors not maintained smooth and durable **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Water to handwashing sink in ice machine room downstairs is not connected. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot Water to handwashing sink in ice machine room downstairs is not connected. **Time Extended**
29-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Utility lines, plumbing drain and p traps are unnecessarily exposed in ice machine room downstairs **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: Utility lines, plumbing drain and p traps are unnecessarily exposed in ice machine room downstairs **Time Extended**
36-04-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - dry storage Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: dry storage Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
39
Jul 17, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
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High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 3 rodent droppings in dry storage area under shelving. The dry storage area is holding dry food goods and 2 chest freezers holding frozen food. Observed 8 rodent droppings on top of dish machine . **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine @200+ ppm in sanitizer bucket **Warning**
41-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. fish skin (78*F - Hot Holding); shrimp (82*F - Hot Holding)at sushi counter **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish (46*F - Cold Holding); cream cheese(45*F - Cold Holding);; Fish (52F - Cold Holding); Fish (50*F - Cold Holding);at sushi counter **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. **Warning**
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
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. soulintha, kittikhajohn, chairinrat **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Downstairs ice machine room has no hot water at handwashing sink. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - At bar downstairs Floors not maintained smooth and durable. **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Water is dripping from the ceiling in the downstairs ice machine and storage area with food storage including dry goods and freezers **Warning**
28-02-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. observed 4 dead roaches in dry storage area on the floor in front of food storage shelving at door way entering the kitchen. The dry storage area also has two chest freezer holding frozen food. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Dry storage room Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Open pitcher of water for drinks next to handwashing sink at wait station. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-36-4
Basic - Ice bucket stored on floor between uses. **Warning**
10-14-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Water to handwashing sink in ice machine room downstairs is not connected. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. **Warning**
14-20-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed a container of used oil stored on the exterior staircase **Warning**
33-31-5
Basic - Utility lines, plumbing drain and p traps are unnecessarily exposed in ice machine room downstairs **Warning**
36-04-5
Basic - dry storage Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In glass door unit at wait station **Warning**
05-09-4
20
Jun 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at the hand sink located inside kitchen first floor.
31B-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles on kitchen floor. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 5 gallon cooking oil on the floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed underneath hand sink second floor.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed bucket with sanitizing solution stored on the kitchen floor ( 2 floor) .Manager moved it immediately.
21-38-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 1 piece of fish fillet almost defrost inside the sealed bag. Employee opened the sealed bag immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
58
Apr 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Clean cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner, located at cooking line.
24-05-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several broken floor tiles throughout the kitchen area.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several cases of coconuts cream, and cooking oil stored on the floor at the dry storage located at first floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses, throughout the kitchen areas.
21-12-4
67
Jun 24, 2024
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bucket stored on the floor inside the walk in cooler. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed at 3 reach in freezer in the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 3 knives stored between the reach in cooler preparation table and chest reach in cooler. Employee removed the. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door oven handle between uses. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
70
May 16, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
74
Sep 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed manager Yvonne Burke with manager certificate expired. - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-24: Observed manager Yvonne Burke with manager certificate expired. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: At call back inspection there in no certified food manager on site. Also no certificate for any certified food manager. Yvonne Burke **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler ambient temperature at 58F, reach in cooler located across from stove. - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-24: At callback inspection the Reach in cooler with drawers is in disrepair . Cooked Chicken 38-45F on ice. Raw shrimp on ice 35-41 F **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: The reach in unit with 2 drawers is not cold holding @41F or below. **Admin Complaint**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Glass door cooler located in the wait station. - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-24: At call back inspection observed the Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Glass door cooler located in the wait station. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: shelving is rusting in glass door reach in holding drinks. At waitstaff area **Time Extended**
14-33-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Thai Island Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Thai Island Restaurant on file is from Jul 18, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Thai Island Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Thai Island Restaurant.
How does Thai Island Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Key West?
Thai Island Restaurant most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Key West average of 74.
Has Thai Island Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Thai Island Restaurant have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Thai Island Restaurant 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 Island Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Thai Island Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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