Thai Spice
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
55
Score
Going back to 2022, Thai Spice has 10 inspections in the public record. On Jan 26, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “no paper towels” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Restaurants in Oakland Park average 85, so Thai Spice trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/25. Operator renewed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Per operator held out of temperature for less than 1 hour. Advised operator to move to cooler or use TPHC. Operator moved to cooler to chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle marked sanitizer stored over sauces on cook line. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator moved spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Advised operator of proper storage operator moved beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
55
Sep 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Manager print and posted written procedures **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager on duty Jeronimo Desideri Manager arrived during inspection.
53A-05-6
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
74
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled cell phone then continued to prep food **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Calamari; (46F); Beef (47F)Calamari; (47F). Reach In Cooler Chef discarded food items **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning**
22-49-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink next to dry storage rack Employee replaced paper towel **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe under 3 compartment sink **Warning**
29-11-4
55
May 13, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Employee washed hands with soap and hot water the put new gloves on **Corrected On-Site**
12A-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink located at the bar Manager replaced paper towel **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
21-07-4
70
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink next to Dishwasher. Manager replaced paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit missing at Dishwasher
16-37-1
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Located in dry storage room
51-11-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Chef put beard guard on **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe behind Dishwasher
29-11-4
70
Jun 13, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 12, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - 2 cans of bamboo shoots in storage rooms dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken skewers not commercially packaged over raw lobster tails in reach in freezer **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on cook line shelf. Employee killed ,clean and sanitized shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed spay hose lower at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-37-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken(54F - Cold Holding), ; raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding) sliced steak (50F - Cold Holding) Per cook less than three hours. Cook placed ice bags on top of products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing blocked by garbage can next to three compartment sink in prep station. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spray bottle in hand washing sink located in prep area. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing degreaser toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense raw chicken. Cook removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed container of brown rice with the scoop handle in contact with the brown rice. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Plastic container of frying oil stored on floor on cook line. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor on cook line. Operator elevated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-38-4
Basic - Working containers of sugar removed from original container not identified by common name. **Warning**
02D-01-5
26
Dec 12, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-12: High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Warning** **Time Extended**
29-37-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna tartar. Reviewed menu updating with operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-12: Operator began updating menu during inspection. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-12: Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Thai Spice last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Thai Spice on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Thai Spice?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Thai Spice.
How does Thai Spice compare to other restaurants in Oakland Park?
Thai Spice most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Oakland Park average of 85.
Has Thai Spice's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Thai Spice have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Thai Spice 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Thai Spice is inspected around three times per year on average.
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