Thai Spice Cafe
Last inspected: Nov 14, 2025
55
Score
Thai Spice Cafe has been inspected seven times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 14, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled”, which has been cited two times.
That's lower than the typical Fernandina Beach restaurant, which scores around 69. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk-in freezer, box of individual ziplock bags of raw chicken stored over pans of raw pork and raw beef. All products have been removed from commercial packaging. Operator moved chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On wall next to handwash sink at end of cook line, spray bottle with clear liquid not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Floor, walls and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cook line equipment soiled with grease/food debris. Also, wall behind cook line soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk-in freezer, two boxes of plastic wrapped raw meat stored on floor under shelving. Operator moved boxes to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. On bottom shelf on cook line in white flour container, handle to scoop in product. Operator removed handled from flour. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line soiled/torn. Also, hood filters soiled with grease build up. Operator stated company will be out Monday to clean. Also, table under flat top grill on cook line soiled with food debris/grease build up. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Sewage odor present when in kitchen. No visible sign of where smell could be coming from.
36-64-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in kitchen soiled with mold-like substance. Operator began to clean interior of ice machine. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup on prep table in kitchen across from walk-in cooler. Operator moved drink to bottom shelf away from equipment or food. Also, Employee open soda bottle in reach in cooler at bar area. Operator removed and discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
55
May 16, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. On cook line, pan of rice and pan of rice noodles removed from temperature control 4.5 hours prior. Both items discarded.
03F-01-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In dry storage area, one (1) can of soy sauce is dented. Soy sauce removed from area.
01B-01-4
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. Dish washer tested 0ppm chlorine sanitizer. Operator changed chemical - tested 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. On cook line, pan of rice and pan of rice noodles removed from temperature control 4.5 hours prior. Both items discarded.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting board in prep area of kitchen. Board removed to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Exterior door for walk in freezer is rusted.
14-47-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On cook line, black plastic containers not inverted. Cook inverted pans. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in freezer soiled and has ice build up.
36-73-4
43
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
67
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 45f pork,45f noddles 45f curry 45. Walk in cooler. Closed door rechecked ambient 41f **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food on plate stored in walk In freezer
08B-49-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer under unit
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scooper in water 78f, removed water **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in room temperature water, moved to cooler
06-01-5
70
Aug 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
82
Jan 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
74
Sep 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-22, paid at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-2
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Cooked pork in reach in cooler dated 9/7 operator states he freezes the pork, second date added
02C-08-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice from previous day, operator placed date on item **Corrected On-Site**
02C-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. Victor G expired 1-23-22
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear and blue spray bottle with clear substance inside, manager labeled bleach **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Thai Spice Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Thai Spice Cafe on file is from Nov 14, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Thai Spice Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Thai Spice Cafe.
How does Thai Spice Cafe compare to other restaurants in Fernandina Beach?
Thai Spice Cafe most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Fernandina Beach average of 69.
Has Thai Spice Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Thai Spice Cafe have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Thai Spice Cafe 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 Spice Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Thai Spice Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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