Taste of Thai

3738 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018

Southeast Asian

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Taste of Thai has seven inspections in the public record. Taste of Thai was last inspected on Apr 21, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

Across the inspection history, “cleaning, frequency and restrictions” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average sits at 97, which Taste of Thai's 78 doesn't quite reach. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 21, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed dish machine testing at 0ppm chlorine. PIC states the machine was serviced the day prior to inspection. Observed sanitizer bucket with ppm sanitizer. PIC states quaternary ammonium dispenser recently broke. PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to three-compartment sink to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized using bleach at establishment at the time of inspection

4-501.114(A-E)

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed food items such as uncooked noodles on floor of freezer and box of galangal on floor in walk-in, as well as oil for frying on floor of kitchen

3-305.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed a buildup of organic material and debris on the floor of the freezer as well as vegetable shavings on kitchen floor. Physical facilities must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection

6-501.12

Nov 4, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Some storage shelves in walk-in refrigerator were observed with a significant buildup of rust. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues

4-602.13

Lighting not sufficient for food or utensil handling areas

Inspector notes: Only light bulb in walk-in freezer was not functional during inspection. Please ensure lighting is adequate for safe handling in all food storage and prep areas

6-303.11

Jul 18, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: Cutting boards at prep-style refrigerators were observed with scorch marks that render them difficult to clean. Cutting surfaces should be maintained in good condition to be smooth and easy to clean. Please resurface or replace

4-501.12

Mar 11, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed buildup on floors underneath 3-compartment sink and cook line equipment as well as atop grease interceptor. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection

6-501.12

Nov 15, 2024

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Nov 14, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

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Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Walk-in refrigerator was measured with an ambient temperature of 51F during inspection with out-of-temperature TCS foods inside. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. TCS items were moved to alternative refrigeration (large prep-style refrigerators, walk-in freezer) during inspection to correct

4-301.11

Aug 21, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed portioned cooling sticky rice arranged in several layers in plastic containers in the walk-in refrigerator. TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. Person in charge (PIC) moved portioned rice into foil pans to be cooled in a single layer

3-501.15(B)

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

4-602.13

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taste of Thai last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taste of Thai on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taste of Thai?

Across the inspection record, “cleaning, frequency and restrictions” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taste of Thai.

How does Taste of Thai compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Taste of Thai most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Taste of Thai's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taste of Thai have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taste of Thai 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 Taste of Thai inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taste of Thai is inspected around four times per year on average.

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