Thai Smile

709 Us Hwy 1, Sebastian, FL 32958
Southeast Asian
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
23
Score
High Risk

Going back to 2023, Thai Smile has seven inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 3, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 11 violations lately compared to roughly six violations before.

Looking across the full record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

By comparison, the average Sebastian facility scores 76, putting Thai Smile on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
5
Major latest
13
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken and eggs over raw beef and pork. Walk in cooler
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and salmon over cut carrots and sauces **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Helped operator fill out form **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Noodles in bottom of sink. Educated operator
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink in prep area **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Owner is waiting for books to give employees test **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Carrots walk in cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Purse and phone on prep table **Corrected On-Site**
40-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Both bathroom doors
32-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers not inverted **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Shrimp and krab Rangoon reach in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old equipment out back
33-31-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups used to scoop several items **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
23
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw pooled egg 52F recommend to rapid chill. Rechecked egg 41F **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can of oyster sauce
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open half n half **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device or hand soap provided at handwash sink. Cook line **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Sent operator copy **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used to scoop rice, corn starch **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on prep table
40-06-5
Basic - Gaskets soiled on the cook line cooler. Ceiling fan in prep area heavily soiled with dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment pipe broken.
29-27-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Raw steaks **Warning**
03G-54-1
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old equipment suck as stove, sushi case cooler etc outside back area.
33-31-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk food storage containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
39
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over sauces. Walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
74
Aug 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan noodles in sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Calimari walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing frozen seafood at room temperature. Educated. Still frozen **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
74
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Operator put date instead of time. Educated **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. To go containers in sink in back room **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Sent copy
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Bottom **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Frying oil **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
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.gaskets small reach in cooler at sushi bar
23-03-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. **Repeat Violation**
33-31-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
50
Sep 20, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - No proof of parasite destruction or aquaculture documentation for cold smoked salmon served raw or undercooked. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Company emailed letter over to operator and she printed. **Corrected On-Site**
01D-03-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Home Depot buckets used to store food.
14-15-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Sushi menu items: poke bowl,sushi platters,sushi platters do not specify raw on men. Operator will call company before printing menu.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Sushi rice not on time plan **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Chicken, provided written plan **Corrective Action Taken**
03C-89-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men and lady's restrooms
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
14-01-5
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.
16-55-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. 2. Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer bucket between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Installed during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
29-27-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door
35B-03-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old coolers, sink, and other equipment stored outside.
33-31-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Thai Smile last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Thai Smile on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Thai Smile?

Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Thai Smile.

How does Thai Smile compare to other restaurants in Sebastian?

Thai Smile most recently scored 23 out of 100, which is lower than the Sebastian average of 76.

Has Thai Smile's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Thai Smile have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Thai Smile 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 Smile inspected?

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