Thai Lotus Restaurant

137 N Us Hwy 1, Tequesta, FL 33469

Southeast Asian

Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Thai Lotus Restaurant has eight inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 5, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average is 75, putting Thai Lotus Restaurant squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 5, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Aug 22, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Dec 9, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Sep 6, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 major violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw chicken over cooked rice at reach in chest freezer, both products not in commercial packaging , raw shrimp over cooked rice at flip top cooler on cook line. Operator stored all products properly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed Paper towel lining curry puffs in walk in cooler. Operator removed paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**

14-86-1

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Tylenol and baby powder over curry paste and seasoning in dry storage. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

41-07-4

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. Not available at time of inspection. Bodily Fluids procedure sent to operator.

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Beef (52F - Cooling) at 11:43 - cooling since 10:00 - 52F at 12:05 Observed at tall stainless cooler on cook line in container with tight fitting lid. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator placed in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

03D-15-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Storage shelf with clean mixing bowls, shelves rusted and oil residue at dish washing area. Advised operator to clean and or replace shelves.

22-02-4

Mar 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Aug 28, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Mar 2, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink- operator turned on the hot water; **Corrected On-Site**

27-16-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair- some tiles are cracked at dishwasher area;

36-17-5

Sep 7, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking - sprouts, raw shell eggs at cook line no time mark; as per operator food out since 11:00 am Operator time marked **Corrected On-Site**

03F-02-5

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. diced tomatoes (43-60F - Cooling)at 11:55 to 62° F at 12:13 since 11:00 in law boy at cook line; food overstocked; at this rate not all food will reach 41° F or below within 4 hours; Operator removed top part and placed food in different cooler; **Corrective Action Taken**

03D-15-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Thai Lotus Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Thai Lotus Restaurant on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Thai Lotus Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Thai Lotus Restaurant.

How does Thai Lotus Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Tequesta?

Thai Lotus Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tequesta average of 75.

Has Thai Lotus Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Thai Lotus Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Thai Lotus Restaurant 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 Lotus Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Thai Lotus Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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