Thai Meal

8257 W Sunrise Blvd, Plantation, FL 33322

Southeast Asian

Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026

Score

High Risk

Thai Meal appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Thai Meal was last inspected on Feb 3, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to six violations.

Looking across the full record, “employee personal items stored” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

By comparison, the average Plantation facility scores 77, putting Thai Meal on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 3, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Oct 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Nov 8, 2024

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 8 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food

FL-09

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jul 15, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Feb 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored next to Chinese broccoli in walk-in freezer. Owner removed Chinese Broccoli and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-04-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with an accumulation of old food.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink next to three compartments sink holding metal pan. Owner removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee hat stored on top of coffee filter. Owner removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil stored on floor across from cooking unit. Owner removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl used to portion rice. Owner removed bowl from rice. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Sep 22, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood Observed accumulation of old grease. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: Still observed **Time Extended**

23-03-4

Sep 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Jul 22, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 21, 2022

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Operator states machine has been used at least 15 times today. Operator set up triple sink with chlorine which tested at 50ppm. Operator will call for dish machine service. **Warning**

22-41-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. coconut curry sauce (48°F - Cold Holding); raw beef (49°F - Cold Holding); noodles (49°F - Cold Holding) Walk-in cooler is 42°F. Operator states items have been in cooler for less than 2 hours. Operator moved items to freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee certificates expired. **Warning**

53B-14-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse hanging on dry storage rack. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

40-06-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Thai Meal last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Thai Meal on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Thai Meal?

Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Thai Meal.

How does Thai Meal compare to other restaurants in Plantation?

Thai Meal most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Plantation average of 77.

Has Thai Meal's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Thai Meal have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Thai Meal 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 Meal inspected?

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

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