Wah Ha Ha Thai Food & Noodle Soup
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
67
Score
Wah Ha Ha Thai Food & Noodle Soup has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 3, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Gainesville restaurant, which scores around 75. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Jul 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Dec 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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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. Observed: raw eggs on the cook line, no time mark. An adjusted time mark was added. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed: 2 ice buckets stored in the prep area hand wash sink. The buckets were moved to the drain board by the sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed: 1 food service staff over 60 days, no Employee Training food safety certificate.
53B-02-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed: the ice scoop was stored on the front edge of the ice machine. The scoop was then placed in a dry round pan. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed: shrimp thawed in standing water. The shrimp was moved to the 3 compartment sink and running water was added. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
64
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
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
64
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major 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/refrigerator - not all products commercially packaged. Observed: prepped chicken over beef in the walk-in cooler.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: half n half stored in the wait station tea cooler, 52F. This was not in use recently, tea was also 52F. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed: half n half stored in the wait station tea cooler, 52F.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Employee using bare hand contact with nonready-to-eat food (such as raw animal food or flour) unnecessarily without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Observed: spring egg rolls being made by hand, 2 staff, no gloves. Hands were washed and gloves added. **Corrected On-Site**
09-17-4
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/ Observed: Htuseng's Certified Food Manager certificate is expired.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the edge of the ice machine deflector/shroud had foreign substance on the lip. ALSO, the Dr Pepper soda nozzle cone has buildup.
22-02-4
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/ Observed: 4 kitchen staff working with food, no Certified Food Manager on shift.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed: 2 paint style brushes in the dish wash machine area. **Repeat Violation**
14-14-4
39
Sep 6, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sprouts on the cook line 47F
03A-02-5
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. Observed 3 staff over 60 days lacking Employee Training. **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. Observed 3 employees with lack of proof form employee responsibility to report illness.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed 4 paint style brushes on the clean dish rack. These were moved to the office. **Corrected On-Site**
14-14-4
64
Feb 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wash off dirty equipment at dishmachine and then take clean equipment and place on clean ware rack without washing hands. Also observed cook break a raw egg and grab cooking utensils to and continue to cook with out washing hands and putting gloves.
12A-13-4
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. Observed dishmachine chlorine concentration at 0ppm.
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. Observed person in charge at 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. Inspector provided vomitting and diarrhea procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing toxic substance not properly labeled identifying contents ( cleaning liquid ) in back of kitchen area.
41-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in a manner not allowed to dry behind establishment. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in unisex bathroom in kitchen
32-12-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach behind water heater in water heater room, and one dead roach in storage room. Manager collected and disposed both.
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn on reach in freezer in back room **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. Observed establishment using sponge on in-use food-contact surface at three-compartment sink.
21-23-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed frozen food not covered in reach in freezer in back area of kitchen
08B-12-5
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Observed urinal covered and out of service in men's from and one toilet our of set ice in women's restroom.
32-23-4
43
Oct 10, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wah Ha Ha Thai Food & Noodle Soup last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wah Ha Ha Thai Food & Noodle Soup on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wah Ha Ha Thai Food & Noodle Soup?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wah Ha Ha Thai Food & Noodle Soup.
How does Wah Ha Ha Thai Food & Noodle Soup compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Wah Ha Ha Thai Food & Noodle Soup most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Wah Ha Ha Thai Food & Noodle Soup's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wah Ha Ha Thai Food & Noodle Soup have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Wah Ha Ha Thai Food & Noodle Soup 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 Wah Ha Ha Thai Food & Noodle Soup inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wah Ha Ha Thai Food & Noodle Soup is inspected around three times per year on average.
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