Thaicoon
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2026
45
Score
Going back to 2022, Thaicoon has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Apr 10, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, which has been cited two times.
Compared to other Lake Park restaurants (averaging 82), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
4
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 10, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sprouts (63F - Cold Holding)at cook line; as per operator using 4 hour plan; no form no time tracked ; advised to place food in ice and educated about four hour plan; food placed in ice **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touched garbage can and personal phone and put gloves on to work with foods before washing hands first; educated; asked employee to wash hands;
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and raw shell eggs over garlic and cooked chicken at reach in cooler at cook line; Stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over container of cooked soup - all not commercially packaged - in freezer at the back of the kitchen Stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee multiple times touching dirty plates and cups brought them in the dishwasher area, and washed hands in three compartment sink at the bar and grabbed food to bring to customers; educated ; advised to wash hands in handwash sink only;
12A-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp in standing water at prep area; moved under running cold water **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetables like peppers and zucchini over cooked rice in walk-in cooler; stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
45
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Advil stored over food prep area in kitchen
41-10-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Chef Making sanitizer buckets and handling wiping cloths then began handling cooking equipment at cook line. Educated operator on site
12A-16-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Rice bags on floor in back storage area near walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken shrimp at room temperature
06-01-5
67
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
67
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. At walk in cooler unopened package of raw tenderloin stored next to a container of cooked white rice AND over an unopened bag of raw onions, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At prep area hand washing sink used to store dishes, operator removed. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. employee Dee smith present **Repeat Violation**
53A-01-7
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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door to ice machine in poor condition **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. At walk in closet several boxes of food items including an unopened case of coconut water stored on floor, operator removed.
08B-38-4
58
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored at prep table, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At dry storage area 3 cans of Hunt's tomato ketchup
01B-01-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.operator renewed license during this inspection
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler container of raw chicken stored over ready to eat salad, operator moved chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed copy of big 6 poster to operator
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Randolph smith expired 2/16/2024
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Next to prep table handwashing sink used to store cleaning supplies, operator removed all items from handwashing sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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.
53B-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine door severely damaged **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Container of salt and container of sugar both has scoop no handle, operator removed scoops from product. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
33
Jan 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
70
Jul 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice held over 24 hours - operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Thaicoon last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Thaicoon on file is from Apr 10, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Thaicoon?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Thaicoon.
How does Thaicoon compare to other restaurants in Lake Park?
Thaicoon most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Park average of 82.
Has Thaicoon's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Thaicoon have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Thaicoon 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 Thaicoon inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Thaicoon is inspected around two times per year on average.
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