Thai Place

501 N Orlando Ave, Ste 319-321, And Ste 325, Winter Park, FL 32789
Southeast Asian
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Thai Place has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 13, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

The pattern that stands out is “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food”, which has been cited four times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Winter Park restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.

11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in cook line reach in cooler
08B-49-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of Onions in walk in cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fans and can opener soiled with debris Hood filters soiled with grease
23-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container with no handle to scoop flour.
14-01-5
82
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator made payment during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked with water pitchers at bar
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open drink on prep table **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone and bag over spice containers in prep station **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken case next to prep table **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
64
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw coconut shrimp over RTE in reach in freezer
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
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. Salmon and snapper fillets not removed from packaging in walk in cooler
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Food stored on floor. Oil containers on floor in employee bathroom
08B-37-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with buildup grease
23-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle inside Rice, soy and sugar containers **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
61
Jul 15, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Dec 19, 2023
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door leading outside in kitchen Exit door in hallway where restrooms are located - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-19: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
95
Dec 11, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
64
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door in back of kitchen leading outside Exit door in hallway where restrooms are located - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
95
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish machine not sanitizing. Operator replaced sanitizer and dish machine still not sanitizing properly Operator set up triple sink**Warning** **Warning**
22-42-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour no label at beginning of cooks line. Operator put label on **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Salmon and snapper thawing in walk in cooler with directions on packaging to remove before thawing
06-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter over wok station has grease build up
23-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in direct contact with white rice **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door in back of kitchen leading outside Exit door in hallway where restrooms are located
35B-01-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used for scoop at white rice bin. Operation discarded bowl **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine
16-21-4
61
Jun 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
43
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs stored over raw salmon and snapper
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled
22-02-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tong stored on oven handle at cooks line Observed in use tong stored on spice cart at cooks line
10-20-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer located by back door has food debris on bottom shelf
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Salmon and snapper thawing in a container on under the prep table by the back door **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on cutting board **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. At cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black substance on flap of ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Rice has a container with no handle
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. First reach in cooler at cooks line has a door that has come off the hinges.Per operator he has ordered the part and is waiting for the part to arrive. All items in the reach in cooler are below 41F
14-11-5
52
Jul 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-29: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Right gasket on 2 door True cooler. Rusted top of drop in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-29: **Time Extended**
14-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-29: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Thai Place last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Thai Place on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Thai Place?

Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Thai Place.

How does Thai Place compare to other restaurants in Winter Park?

Thai Place most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Winter Park average of 83.

Has Thai Place's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Thai Place have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Thai Place 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 Place inspected?

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