Koon Thai Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2026
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Koon Thai Restaurant eight times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 10, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food”, showing up four times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Orlando restaurants. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 10, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw seafood stored over clear noodles at the reach-in freezer front area . Raw fish and raw pork stored over vegetables at the back white freezer . Operator switch it . **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The hoods.
23-03-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Light out by the hoods. **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
78
Oct 1, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Non of the cooked food at the reach-in freezer have a date marked when prepared. Operator stated been prepared last week . **Repeat Violation**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container contained clean supply stored at the employee hand sink front area . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided to operator.
03F-10-5
Basic - Light not functioning. One out by the hoods. **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
70
May 8, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shrimp stored on top of ice cream and cheese at the reach-in 2 door freezer front area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: **Time Extended**
08A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored on top of cut lettuce at the reach-in 2 door cooler front area . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee cleaning floor with her gloves on then she run to the 3 compartment sink to clean dishes without changing her gloves or wash her hand . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: **Time Extended**
12A-09-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beans sprouts (55f - Cold Holding); rice noodles (70F - Cold Holding) It was out operator stated that it's been out since 10 am because they busy I said it need to be on time for 4 hours or moved it back to the cooler to cool down she decided to start put it on time control. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice dumbed at the employee hand sink at the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Pork soup stored on freezer no label prepared one weeks ago . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: **Time Extended**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken broth prepared 2 days ago no label . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Sauce container stored on floor . Operator removed it . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. One out by the hoods . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The hoods . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At the rice . Operator discarded it . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
33
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee cleaning floor with her gloves on then she run to the 3 compartment sink to clean dishes without changing her gloves or wash her hand . **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shrimp stored on top of ice cream and cheese at the reach-in 2 door freezer front area. **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored on top of cut lettuce at the reach-in 2 door cooler front area . **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beans sprouts (55f - Cold Holding); rice noodles (70F - Cold Holding) It was out operator stated that it's been out since 10 am because they busy I said it need to be on time for 4 hours or moved it back to the cooler to cool down she decided to start put it on time control. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice dumbed at the employee hand sink at the kitchen. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator add a dishwasher without an a plan review approval. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. No signiture. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Pork soup stored on freezer no label prepared one weeks ago . **Warning**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken broth prepared 2 days ago no label . **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At the rice . Operator discarded it . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Sauce container stored on floor . Operator removed it . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Light not functioning. One out by the hoods . **Warning**
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The hoods . **Warning**
23-03-4
25
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
64
May 29, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. The 2 door cooler next to the 3 compartment sink .
29-49-6
95
Jan 10, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.Towel use to keep lemons fresh . **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored over ready to eat chili on reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in reach in freezer. Raw pork stored over cooked beef in reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter kept overnight on reach in cooler next to three bay sink with temperature of 50F, sprouts kept in reach in cooler overnight with temperature of 50F. Operator discard. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter and sprouts. kept overnight on tall reach in cooler by three bay sink with temperature of 50F,
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Boba kept on front counter for less than 4 hrs with temperature of 118F Ask operator to reheat **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. CAn use to scoop rice.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food.Employee food stored on prep table next to stove.
12B-01-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.Tools stored over condensed milk by back door. Employee food stored over restaurant food in multiple cooler.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Employee working in kitchen while wearing a watch. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.Clean utensils facing up in kitchen.
24-18-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.Pork been thawed at room temperature . **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
30
Jul 28, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Koon Thai Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Koon Thai Restaurant on file is from Apr 10, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Koon Thai Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Koon Thai Restaurant.
How does Koon Thai Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Koon Thai Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Orlando average of 79.
Has Koon Thai Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Koon Thai Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Koon Thai 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 Koon Thai Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Koon Thai Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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