Thai Seed

5215 University Pkwy, University Park, FL 34201

Southeast Asian

Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Thai Seed has eight inspections in the public record. Thai Seed was last inspected on Nov 18, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Looking across the full record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Restaurants in University Park average 86, so Thai Seed is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 18, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in the kitchen soiled. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood vents with a grease build up and beginning to drip onto the wall.

23-03-4

Jul 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed the kitchen floor drain backing up. Plumber is called. Operator is snaking the drain. **Corrective Action Taken**

28-26-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in the kitchen soiled.

36-34-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood vents with a grease build up and beginning to drip onto the wall.

23-03-4

Dec 16, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jul 18, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 7, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed 3 ceiling vents in kitchen soiled.

36-34-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed chili powder and soy sauce stored on the floor in the back hallway. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Aug 23, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Dec 28, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed small insects inside bin of flour on dry storage shelf. Employee removed container to discard. **Corrective Action Taken**

01B-03-5

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed chopped green onions and cilantro in a reach-in cooler in containers with paper towels. Employee removed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

14-86-1

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottles stored next to sauce containers on storage shelf to the left of the grill on the cook line. Employees moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Jul 14, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed container of toxic chemical stored on shelf in dry storage area above packaged food items. Employee moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Employee cleaned and sanitized. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with an accumulation of food debris and grease on cook line.

23-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Thai Seed last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Thai Seed on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Thai Seed?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Thai Seed.

How does Thai Seed compare to other restaurants in University Park?

Thai Seed most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the University Park average of 86.

Has Thai Seed's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Thai Seed 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 Seed inspected?

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

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