Thai Coconut Restaurant

7116 E Mercer Ln, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Southeast Asian
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 10 inspections at Thai Coconut Restaurant, the earliest from 2024. Thai Coconut Restaurant was last inspected on Feb 25, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Looking across the full record, “cleaning, frequency and restrictions” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That's lower than the typical Scottsdale restaurant, which scores around 95. The record reflects steady performance over time.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed in the rear of the facility underneath reach in cooler, also in front of the facility underneath grill line and reach in coolers organic matter build up. 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
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed brown/black residue inside ice machine in front service area. Cleaning must be done in equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: at frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil
4-602.11(E)
90
Oct 23, 2025
Routine
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Ice Used as Exterior Coolant, Prohibited as Ingredient (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Wine bottle stored directly inside ice in ice machine used for customer drinks
3-303.11
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed diced raw chicken sitting directly on top of ready-to-eat potatoes in reach in cooler
3-302.11(A1-2)
Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee barehand cooked ready-to-eat carrots and green beans in reach-in cooler and cooked eggplant in front prep cooler. PIC discarded items that were contaminated with bare hands
3-301.11(B)
Toxic materials not stored separately from food (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee Tylenol and lighter fuel stored directly above clean dishware next to prep cooler, and Windex and orchid food stored hung above sodas in front service area
7-201.11
Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken, cooked broccoli, and cooked shrimp prepared over 24 hours prior found without datemarks in reach-in cooler
3-501.17
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed brown/black residue inside ice machine in front service area. Cleaning must be done in equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: at frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil
4-602.11(E)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of food debris and grease behind and below equipment in cookline area and warewashing area
6-501.12
45
Sep 9, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 20, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 13, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed low temp dishwasher in use at time of inspection. Dishwasher produced 0ppm of chlorine at time of inspection via chemical test strip. PIC stated they will discontinue use of dishwasher and use 3-comp sink until repaired
4-501.114(A-E)
Improper cooling methods used
Inspector notes: In cookline reach-in observed Cooked tofu, cooked broccoli, cooked chicken, cut cabbage in cooling process between 47*f- 72*f degrees. Items within 6 hour time frame and sent to double door cooler to finish cooling
3-501.15(A)
Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed bagged chicken thawing in a bucket of stagnant water in the back kitchen. PIC had cook continue thawing over running water
3-501.13
74
Oct 31, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed facility without procedures for clean up of vomiting and diarrheal events
2-501.11
90
Oct 24, 2024
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 9, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed Chinese cabbage in box stored on top of trash receptacle at time of inspection. Person in charge moved Chinese cabbage to clean cart at time of inspection
3-305.11
95
Jul 30, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed ambient air temperature of reach in cooler at a temperature of 47*F at time of inspection
4-301.11
90
Jul 18, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 4 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Toxic materials not stored separately from food (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed Windex and multi-use cleaner spray bottles hanging on rack and spray nozzles pointed at single use utensils including plastic spoons, forks and knifes
7-201.11
No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: When beginning inspection, there was no hand soap was at hand washing sink in in kitchen at time of inspection
6-301.11
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed ambient air temperature of reach in cooler at a temperature of 50*F at time of inspection
4-301.11
Food thermometer not available or accessible
Inspector notes: Person in charge did not have a probe thermometer at time of inspection
4-302.12
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed Chinese cabbage in box stored on top of trash receptacle at time of inspection. Person in charge moved Chinese cabbage to clean cart at time of inspection
3-305.11
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Thai Coconut Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Thai Coconut Restaurant on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Thai Coconut Restaurant?

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

How does Thai Coconut Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?

Thai Coconut Restaurant most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Scottsdale average of 95.

Has Thai Coconut Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Thai Coconut Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Thai Coconut Restaurant 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 Thai Coconut Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Thai Coconut Restaurant is inspected around six times per year on average.