Thai Wok Restaurant
Last inspected: Sep 9, 2025
100
Score
Across the available record, Thai Wok Restaurant has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 9, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
Compared to the broader St. Petersburg restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
29
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
61
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ready to eat foods inside reach in cooler on cook line not date marked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Ready to eat foods inside reach in cooler on cook line not date marked during callback inspection. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food residue left inside sink from the night before per operator. Discussed hand washing sinks only being used for hand washing purposes. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Food residue inside hand sink near cook line during callback inspection. **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler door handle and reach in cooler door handles on cook line soiled with food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
70
Jan 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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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 machine chlorine sanitizer at 0 PPM. **Warning**
22-41-4
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food residue left inside sink from the night before per operator. Discussed hand washing sinks only being used for hand washing purposes. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ready to eat foods inside reach in cooler on cook line not date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottle of chemical substance. Operator labeled bleach chlorine Sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler door handle and reach in cooler door handles on cook line soiled with food debris. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in 117 F water. Re-temped water 137 F @ 12:13pm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand sink near cook line. Gave operator hand washing sign. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-16-4
45
Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
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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. Raw chicken over raw beef in tall single door reach-in freezer. Discussed proper food storage. **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink outside with hose attached lying on the ground **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tall double door reach-in cooler of kitchen: raw chicken 44 degrees F On cook line: rice noodles 44 degrees F. Operator moved to reach-in cooler. Re-temp rice noodles 43 **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Rice noodles in walk-in cooler with flakes of rust. **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Round cutting board in kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink of cook line evidenced by steel scrubber **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Rice noodles in walk-in cooler with flakes of rust. Stop sale issued. **Warning**
08B-20-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean plates at server's station not inverted **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Egg cartons reused as holders for strainers **Warning**
25-32-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Rice noodles and chicken stock in walk-in cooler. Operator covers rice noodles. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler racks **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of rice and sugar bin soiled **Warning**
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. Handle of scooper touching sugar by rear exit. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of rice grains on floor near rear exit. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee raw chicken and cooked sausage over raw chicken to be served to customers in tall reach in cooler of kitchen. Operator rearranged **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent over reach-in cooler of kitchen Staining on wall by hand sink Floors soiled under cooking equipment **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. **Warning**
33-14-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Thai Wok Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Thai Wok Restaurant on file is from Sep 9, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
How does Thai Wok Restaurant compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Thai Wok Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Thai Wok Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Thai Wok Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Thai Wok Restaurant 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 Wok Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Thai Wok Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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