Lamai Thai
Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025
43
Score
Lamai Thai appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 23, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around six violations to closer to nine violations per visit.
“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
By comparison, the average Jacksonville facility scores 74, putting Lamai Thai on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In flip top reach in cooler on cook line cut cabbage kept in plastic to go bags.
14-31-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In small drink reach in cooler under front counter in kitchen, half and half (54F - Cold Holding). Operator stated half and half has been in cooler since yesterday.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In small drink reach in cooler under front counter in kitchen, half and half (54F - Cold Holding); bean sprouts (54F - Cold Holding). Operator stated half and half has been in cooler since yesterday. See stop sale. Bean sprouts were put in cooler approximately 1 hour prior. Operator put bean spouts in walk-in cooler to bring down temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In containers of salt and sugar on cook line, to go bowl used as scoops. Operator removed to go bowl from product and discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple stained ceiling tiles in men's restroom.
36-34-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. In small drink reach in cooler under front counter in kitchen has ice build up on fan unit in back of cooler and ambient air is 60F. Bean spouts and half and half stored in cooler are out of temperature.
14-74-7
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cook line equipment soiled with food debris/buildup/grease. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. In back of dining room across from opening to kitchen, area set up with futon, coffee table and dining table not partitioned off from dining area. **Repeat Violation**
43-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above cook line soiled with grease. Also, multiple gaskets in establishment soiled with food debris/buildup. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of flip top reach in cooler on cook line soiled with food debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers in walk-in cooler soiled with dust/mold-like substance.
36-50-4
43
Apr 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Manager run dish machine multiple times but no sanitizer registered any time. Manager stated she will have eco lab out this week to check it and will not use the dish machine until it is properly sanitizing. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
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. In reach in freezer next to walk-in cooler, raw chicken plastic wrapped in container stored on top of commercially packaged raw calamari. Manager moved raw chicken to not be over any food products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On table to left when entering kitchen, cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding) in plastic flip top tray. Manager stated tomatoes were placed in container approximately 3 hours ago and ice was added to bottom of tray. Manager added more ice to tray and rechecked at 45F approximately 20 minutes later. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On wheeled cart in dining room used to store chemicals, spray bottle of blue liquid not labeled. Manager labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On bottom shelf of prep table across from triple sink, container of sugar has to go bowl used as scooper. Manager removed to go bowl from product. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table in kitchen, employee drink. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under wok station have build up of debris. Also, walls of mop sink soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. In back of dining area across from opening to kitchen, area set up with futon, coffee table and dining table for owner young son while owner is working. Living area for son is not partitioned off.
43-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above cook line have build up of grease. Also, multiple gaskets of reach in coolers on cook line soiled with food debris. Also, metal divider between fryer and stove have build up of grease. Also, fan covers of ice machine have build up of dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On bottom shelf of prep table across from triple sink, container of sugar not labeled. Manager added label to product. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
43
Oct 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Men's restroom soap is empty. Manager refilled.
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table in kitchen, employee drink. Drink removed. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor, walls and or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall of mop sink soiled. Floor under fryers have build up. Build up under reach in cooler on make line. Build up under white reach in freezer by walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. On the ground by front door, case of coconut milk.
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster lid open.
33-16-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No license displayed. Operator stated they will find it and put it up.
50-09-4
70
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In flip top cooler on cook line, pan of raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat vegetables. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. In flip top cooler on main cook line, one cracked shell eggs laying on two other shelled eggs. All three eggs discarded.
01B-14-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In large white chest freezer near restrooms, raw fish stored over ready to eat vegetables. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On kitchen counter near make line, disinfectant wipes stored next to spices and clean utensils. On shelf over mop sink, paint and chemical restoration product stored over clean pans. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Gloves and pitcher stored inside hand washing sink near front counter. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Under triple sink in kitchen.
36-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on kitchen counter next to spices and clean utensils. Bottle moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under triple sink in kitchen. Wall above and below triple sink in kitchen. Wall in prep area across from dish machine.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of chest freezer in back kitchen. Exterior of fryers in kitchen. Exterior of oven in kitchen. Exterior of rice cooker near oven in kitchen.
23-03-4
41
Sep 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Operator cracked raw shell egg with gloved hands, changed gloves then continued to work with clean utensils without washing hands in between tasks.
12A-27-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee
53B-02-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator cooking on cook line, operator corrected **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Foil over stove top on cook line.
14-20-4
70
Mar 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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 various raw seafood in reach in freezer chest near bathrooms, operator rearranged all items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener on prep table in prep area, operator ran can opener through dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash station next to front counter has pitcher filled with water in sink, operator removed pitcher. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Multiple cove moldings behind cook line have broken off of wall.
36-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under racks in walk in cooler. Also fan guard in walk in cooler have a build up of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Racks in walk in cooler.
23-03-4
61
Oct 6, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lamai Thai last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lamai Thai on file is from Oct 23, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lamai Thai?
Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Lamai Thai.
How does Lamai Thai compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Lamai Thai most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Lamai Thai's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Lamai Thai have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Lamai Thai means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Lamai Thai inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lamai Thai is inspected around two times per year on average.
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