Baan Thai
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
67
Score
Inspectors have visited Baan Thai five times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Apr 22, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly nine violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “proper cold holding temperatures”, showing up four times.
By comparison, the average Ringgold facility scores 95, putting Baan Thai on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL HOOMEMADE SAUCES LEFT OUT SINCE AROUND 11 OCLOCK THIS MORNING READING 68 AND 69 DEGREES. CA: PIC PLACED SAUCES IN ICE BATH TO COOL TO 41 BY 3 OCLOCK TO AVOID DISCARDING. COS: PIC PLACED IN ICE BATH TO COOL DOWN SAUCES.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW BEEF AND RAW CHICKEN STORED IN SAME BIN IN REACH IN FREEZER. CA: FOODS MUST BE STORED ACCORDING TO PROPER COOK TEMP. COS: PIC DISCARDED BEEF AND PLACED FRESH BEEF IN SEPERATE BIN.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED USED POT IN HANDSINK. CA: HANDSINKS MUST ONLY BE USED FOR HANDWASHING. COS: PIC REMOVED POT FROM SINK.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
67
Nov 14, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE HAND SINK WITH ICE INSIDE AND ONE HANDSINK WITH A USED POT STORED ON SINK. CA: DISCUSSED WITH PIC HANDSINKS ARE ONLY TO BE USED FOR HANDWASHING. PIC REMOVED POT FROM SINK.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS STORED IN STANDING WATERLESS THAN 135 DEGREES. CA: DISCUSSED WITH PIC IMPORTANCE OF KEEPING WATER 135 OR HOTTER. PIC CHANGED WATER AND MOVE UTENSILS TO STOVE TOP.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A REPORT FROM FEBRUARY 2024 POSTED. CA: DISCUSSED WITH PIC THAT MOST RECENT INSPECTION MUST BE POSTED. PIC WILL HAVE NEW INSPECTION POSTED.
11C - approved thawing methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed frozen shrimp thawing in submerged under water that was 65F but not running. CA - Discussed with PIC that when thawing frozen foods it should be submerged under running water less than 70F that maintains frozen food at or below 41F. Food was moved to running water during inspection
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SANITIZER BUCKET BEING STORED ON FLOOR. CA: DISCUSSED WITH PIC THAT SANITIZER BUCKETS MUST BE STORED OFF GROUND. PIC MOVED BUCKET TO LOW SHELF.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL SCOOPS STORED WITHOUT HANDLES ABOVE FOOD SURFACE. CA: DISCUSSED WITH PIC THAT SCOOP HANDLES NEED TO BE ABOVE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE. PIC REMOVED SCOOPS FROM CONTAINERS
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
70
May 28, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 10 minor violations. 6 corrected on site.
View 12 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW BEEF IN PREPTOP COOLER BEING HELD AT 56 DEGREES. DISCUSED WITH PIC THE IMPORTANCE OF KEEPING RAW TCS FOOD UNDER 41 DEGREES. PIC PUT BEEF IN WALK IN COOLER TO COOL.
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRIED RICE BEING HELD AT 122 INSIDE A RICE COOKER. DISCUSSED WITH PIC IMPORTANCE OF KEEPING TCS FOOD ABOVE 135 DEGREES. EDUCATED PIC AND STAFF ON HOW TO BETTER PREPARE FRIED RICE TO KEEP IT WARM. COOK PLACED RICE ON GRILL AND RAISED TEMP TO 155.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. CA - Changed out water with water reheated to >135F and PIC will get crock or pan on hot plate for future storage.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCOOPS IN DRY GOODS (SUGAR AND CORN STARCH) AND IN CONTAINER OF SAUCE WITH HANDLES NOT ABOVE FOOD SURFACE. CA: DISCUSSED WOTH PIC IMPORTANCE OF KEEPING SCOOP HANDLES OUT OF FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. PIC MOVED SCOOPS.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNWRAPPED SINGLE SERVICE SPOONS DISPLAYED IN A CUP WITH LIP CONTACT SURFACE FACING UPWARDS. CA: DISCUSSED WITH PIC THE IMPORTANCE OF PROTECTING LIP CONTACT SURFACE FROM CONTAMINATION. PIC REARRANGED SPOONS IN ORDER TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIN FOIL WRAPPED ON SIDE OF GRILL AND STOVE. CA: DISCUSSED WITH PIC IMPORTANCE OF HAVING EASILY CLEANABLE, NONABSORBENT, DURABLE MATERIALS ON EQUIUPMENT. PIC WILL REMOVE FOIL.
511-6-1.05(1)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSIDE BOTTOM OF MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. CA: DISCUSSED IMPORTANCE OF KEEPING NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN. PIC WILL HAVE MICROWAVE CLEANED.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUMPSTER DOOR OPEN OUTSIDE OF BUILDING. CA: DISCUSSED WITH PIC IMPORTANCE OF KEEPING DUMPSTER DOORS CLOSED. PIC CLOSED DOOR.
511-6-1.06(5)(n)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTDOOR RECEPTACLE WITHOUT DRAIN PLUG. CA: DISCUSSED WITH PIC IMPORTANCE OF USING DRAIN PLUGS TO KEEP IN LIQUIDS. PIC WILL HAVE DRAIN PLUG INSTALLED.
511-6-1.06(5)(o)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed wet mops stored directly on the floor and not in a manner that allows proper air-drying. Discussed with PIC methods that allow mops to properly air-drying without soiling.
511-6-1.07(5)(f)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BACK STORAGE ROOM FULL OF EQUIPMENT NOT NECCESSARY TO THE ESTABLISHMENT. CA: PIC WILL REMOVE ALL UNNECCESSARY ITEMS.
511-6-1.07(5)(n)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee personal items (Phones, Keys, Purse) not being stored in designated areas approved by health authority. CA - Discussed with PIC that all employee personal items need to be stored in clearly labeled containers in designated areas approved by health authority.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
45
Aug 29, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods (steamed vegetables) in steam well being hot held less than 135F. CA - Discussed with PIC the importance of hot holding TCS foods at or above 135F and during inspection realized steam well was not working even after adding water. PIC then put pan of water on grill with vegetables is metal insert pan with holes covered with metal lid and vegetables that had not been out from more than 4 hours were reheated to 160F plus during inspection. PIC will look at having steam well replaced.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS (homemade sauces) foods being cold held at greater than 41 in ice bath. CA - Discussed with PIC the importance of maintaining ice at or above level of food in food container and utilizing metal containers. More ice was added to ice bath and food that had been out less than 4 hours cooled back to 41 during inspection.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer solution in three compartment sink not at minimum requirement. CA - Discussed with PIC and sanitizer solution was corrected during inspection.
511-6-1.05(6)(o)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths being stored in sanitizer solution not meeting minimum sanitizer concentration. CA - Discussed with PIC and he changed out sanitizer solution and wiping cloth during inspection.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
67
Feb 19, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
11C - approved thawing methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed frozen shrimp thawing in submerged under water that was 65F but not running. CA - Discussed with PIC that when thawing frozen foods it should be submerged under running water less than 70F that maintains frozen food at or below 41F. Food was moved to running water during inspection
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths not being stored in sanitizer solution (hung over handwashing sink splash guards and left out on counter). CA - Discussed with PIC and had wiping cloths replaced with clean wiping cloths stored in sanitizer solution during inspection.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed wet mops stored directly on the floor and not in a manner that allows proper air-drying. Discussed with PIC methods that allow mops to properly air-drying without soiling.
511-6-1.07(5)(f)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Baan Thai last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Baan Thai on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Baan Thai?
Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Baan Thai.
How does Baan Thai compare to other restaurants in Ringgold?
Baan Thai most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Ringgold average of 95.
Has Baan Thai's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Baan Thai have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Baan Thai 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 Baan Thai inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Baan Thai is inspected around two times per year on average.
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