Thai Kitchen by Saowanee
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
50
Score
Thai Kitchen by Saowanee appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Restaurants in Port Orange average 66, so Thai Kitchen by Saowanee trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
50
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); raw beef (50F - Cold Holding); ground chicken (51F - Cold Holding); ground pork (50F - Cold Holding) inside cooler across from cookline, manager stated placed into unit hours prior, moved to nearby freezer to rapidly cool to 41F, rechecked 30 minutes later at 42-43F**Warning** -advising operator to ensure temperatures are maintained at 41F or below, repeat violations for cold holding temperatures may be addressed with administrative enforcement. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw poultry stored above containers of sauces inside cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked rice
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -area behind hand sink next to 3 compartment sink, advised to fill -some shelving deteriorated
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -handle resting inside bulk container of rice **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -cookline
36-27-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -bulging ceiling tile inside restroom
36-32-5
52
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -inside stand up cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: **Time Extended**
14-05-4
95
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Floors, Walls, and Ceilings Clean and in Good Repair
FL-52
26
May 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw shell eggs ambient air temperature 66F and white rice 59F, per operator less than 1 hour on prep cart, operator relocated to lower portion of reach-in cooler. Advised operator of optional Time As Public Health Control procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -inside of ice machine has a light accumulation of black, mold-like substance **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handwash sink next to cookline blocked by large pots on cooling rack, operator relocated rack **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in service area, operator restocked **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -employee unisex bathroom
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling above storage rack next to hood has an accumulation of grease **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with light accumulation of rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above handwash sink in kitchen has an accumulation of grease
36-27-5
50
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw chicken stored above cut cabbage and vegetables in bottom of white stand up reach-in freezer, operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -inside of ice machine has an accumulation of debris **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling tiles in dining area have apparent water damage, operator states the landlord had sent a roofer to affect repairs **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -sugar container lacking label, employee labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris. -side of flat top grill facing the fryer has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris -splash guard on fryer has an accumulation of grease and food debris -hood filters have an accumulation of grease and food debris **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Handwash sink in kitchen has a sign stating "Hand Wash Only", provided handwash signs, operator posted **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floors behind and underneath ice machine have an accumulation of grease and food debris **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling tiles above pot storage rack
36-34-5
58
Jun 29, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw chicken stored over vegetables in white reach-in freezer
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. a¿¿bean sprouts 56F, per operator stored in water on prep shelf less than 30 minutes, operator relocated to reach-in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -inside of ice machine has a light accumulation of mold-like substance
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler door and gasket soiled -walk-in cooler fan covers soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. -tool kit stored on shelf above rice cooker, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
42-03-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above handwash sink and prep sink in kitchen has an accumulation of grease **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -employee restroom
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -multiple ceiling tiles in dining area with apparent water damage, condensation forming on ceiling vents. Operator states that he has contacted their landlord regarding repairs and the employees wipe the ceiling vents every morning before opening the restaurant.
36-32-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath cooking equipment has an accumulation if grease and food debris **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -multiple sets of tongs hanging off oven door handle, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
47
Mar 8, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. -raw chicken 58-61F, per operator in walk in cooler more than 4 hours after thawing, operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
03D-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw chicken wontons 48F, per operator less than 1 hour in top of reach in cooler, operator relocated to reach in freezer -cooked rice 73F, per operator less than 1 hour on prep table, operator relocated to reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside of microwave oven lightly soiled -small white cutting board on prep table stained
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl in sugar container, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -large stainless steel pots on shelf above dishwasher not inverted
24-05-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath cookline has an accumulation of grease and food debris
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -outside of microwave oven soiled -walk in cooler door and gasket soiled -walk in cooler fan covers soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -small hot holding unit with TCS sauce not covered, operator covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above handwash sink and prep sink has an accumulation of grease **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -wet wiping cloth hanging off side of sanitizer bucket, operator submerged in solution **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm, operator refilled sanitizer bucket, retested 100ppm
21-07-4
37
Jul 13, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -raw chicken stored over raw unwashed bananas in walk in cooler, operator moved bananas **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -internet of reach in coolers throughout kitchen -cutting boards stained throughout kitchen
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl in sugar container **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in cooler door and gasket soiled -walk in cooler fan covers soiled -reach in freezer gasket soiled -interior of ice machine soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above handwash sink next to cookline soiled with grease **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Thai Kitchen by Saowanee last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Thai Kitchen by Saowanee on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Thai Kitchen by Saowanee?
Across the inspection record, “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Thai Kitchen by Saowanee.
How does Thai Kitchen by Saowanee compare to other restaurants in Port Orange?
Thai Kitchen by Saowanee most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Orange average of 66.
Has Thai Kitchen by Saowanee's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Thai Kitchen by Saowanee have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Thai Kitchen by Saowanee 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 Kitchen by Saowanee inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Thai Kitchen by Saowanee is inspected around three times per year on average.
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