Taste of Thailand
Last inspected: May 5, 2026
74
Score
Taste of Thailand has been inspected four times since 2024. The most recent report on file is from May 5, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “food stored covered” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
By comparison, the average Jonesboro facility scores 85, putting Taste of Thailand on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 5, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Upon arrival, observed employee filling plastic pitcher at the wait station's hand sink. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. COS: Had food employee cease filling plastic pitcher at the designated hand sink at the wait station.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed facility utilizing expired test strips to test the sanitization concentration for the 3-compartment sink. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. Stated to PIC to obtain unexpired test strips to accurately test the sanitization concentration of the 3-compartment sink.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple foods stored uncovered in the main kitchen's RIC (a container of cut lettuce and a container of shredded carrots). Also observed multiple sauce containers on a pushcart uncovered and not in use in the main kitchen. Except when cooling, food items must be covered in order to protect from overhead contamination. COS: PIC placed covers on all items in the RIC and pushcart.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed in the main kitchen, a pushcart holding multiple sauce containers lined with a cloth. Also observed in the main kitchen a storage rack holding clean utensils lines with a cloth. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material. Stated to PIC to remove cloth from the pushcart and shelving rack and replace with a material that is smooths, nonabsorbent, and easily cleanable.
511-6-1.05(1)(i)
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Aug 26, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Upon arrival, observed hand sink at the wait station stored with a wiping cloth and a glass vase. Advised PIC that all hand sinks shall be easily accessible at all times. COS: Food employee removed wiping cloth and glass vase from the hand sink at the wait station.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed multiple items in reach-in freezer #1 and reach-in freezer #2 with food items stored uncovered. Advised PIC that foods shall be covered to prevent contamination. Advised PIC to place covers on all foods in reach-in freezer #1 and reach-in freezer #2.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple plates stored not inverted at the window near the grill prep area. Advised PIC clean equipment and utensils shall be stored as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection and shall be stored covered or inverted. COS: Food employee placed multiple placed inverted at the window near grill prep area.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
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Jan 27, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No paper towels observed at hand sink. Advised PIC paper towels shall be provided at all times. COS-paper towels provided.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Observed unapproved chemical for disinfectant. Advised PIC that procedures and materials shall be provided at the time of the inspection.
511-6-1.03(6)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed cut cabbage and cooked chicken in walk in cooler not date marked. Advised PIC that all TCS foods shall be date marked with prep date or discard date. Foods shall not be held longer than 7 days.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed duck cooling in a pan on the cart at room temperature. Advised PIC of proper cooling methods. COS- duck was placed in walk in cooler.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed several foods uncovered in freezer. Also, observed ice uncovered in the wait station. Advised PIC food shall be covered to prevent contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
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Jul 17, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed food contact surface of interior of ice machine stored as clean with severe black mold-like substance. Also observed, food contact surface of the interior portion of microwave stored as clean with old food debris and residue. Advised PIC that equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred. CA: Advised PIC to increase cleaning frequency of microwave and ice machine.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed several bulk containers of seasonings and sauces removed from its original container unlabeled with its common name. Advised PIC working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food. CA: Advised PIC to label all bulk containers of seasonings and sauces.
511-6-1.04(4)(d)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Upon arrival, observed the most recent inspection report not posted in public view. Advised PIC that the most recent inspection report shall be posted in public view at all times. CA: Advised PIC to post the most recent inspection report in public view.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed prep top cooler with an ambient temperature of 58 degrees F. during time of inspection. Advised PIC ambient air temperatures in units shall be maintained in good repair and be accurate within the intended range of use. CA: Advised PIC to have prep top cooler repaired.
511-6-1.05(6)(q)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed prep top cooler in disrepair due to disrepair gasket. Advised PIC that equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. Advised to have door/gasket repaired at prep top cooler
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed service station with absorbent ceiling tiles. Advised PIC materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces under conditions of normal use shall be smooth, durable, and easily cleanable for areas where food service establishment operations are conducted. CA: Advised PIC to replace ceiling tiles for nonabsorbent ceiling tiles.
511-6-1.07(1)(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taste of Thailand last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taste of Thailand on file is from May 5, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taste of Thailand?
Across the inspection record, “food stored covered” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taste of Thailand.
How does Taste of Thailand compare to other restaurants in Jonesboro?
Taste of Thailand most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Jonesboro average of 85.
Has Taste of Thailand's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taste of Thailand have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taste of Thailand 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 Taste of Thailand inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taste of Thailand is inspected around two times per year on average.
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