Zap Zap Thai Home Cooking

5353 Capital Cir Sw, Tallahassee, FL 32305

Southeast Asian

Last inspected: Jun 20, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Zap Zap Thai Home Cooking has been inspected six times since 2022. On Jun 20, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about four violations before that.

The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average is 88, putting Zap Zap Thai Home Cooking squarely in typical territory. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 20, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Dumplings 50f, spring rolls 55f less than an hour. Operator placed food of concern in colder holding unit. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Mar 3, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

May 2, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled with food and or mold like substance.

36-73-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease and food debris.

23-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed clam shell containers stored upright.

25-06-4

Dec 18, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Mar 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook began putting gloves on to initiate task, no hand wash. Discussed with cook, cook washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-07-5

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.

11-26-1

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored in hand wash sink. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Hot water heater turned off. Operator turned on water heater at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

27-16-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of ice chest, side of broccoli pan, gasket area of reach in.

23-03-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Grease/ food debris on walls by cook line.

36-27-5

Jul 22, 2022

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple food items in food truck where temperature control was interfered since 9:30am. Sitting at room temperature Shell eggs 71F. In reach in cooler shell eggs 70, cooked chicken 61F. Observed operator place food in ice cooler with ice. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed operator turn on hot water. **Corrected On-Site**

27-16-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking sewage draining into bucket underneath. Observed operator repair leak and stopped dripping. **Corrected On-Site**

29-11-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zap Zap Thai Home Cooking last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zap Zap Thai Home Cooking on file is from Jun 20, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Zap Zap Thai Home Cooking?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Zap Zap Thai Home Cooking.

How does Zap Zap Thai Home Cooking compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

Zap Zap Thai Home Cooking most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tallahassee average of 88.

Has Zap Zap Thai Home Cooking's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Zap Zap Thai Home Cooking have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Zap Zap Thai Home Cooking 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 Zap Zap Thai Home Cooking inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Zap Zap Thai Home Cooking is inspected around two times per year on average.

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