Salathai Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
37
Score
Going back to 2022, Salathai Restaurant has 11 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 11, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
“Employee beverage container on a food preparation table” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Salathai Restaurant's latest score of 37 falls below the Jacksonville average of 74. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
37
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
32
May 30, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
May 28, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed total of 9 dead roaches. 5 dead roaches behind ice machine. 4 dead roaches under equipment and ware washing area. **Warning**
35A-03-4
95
May 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked vegetable egg roll (111F - Hot Holding) in a pan near fryers. Manager volunteered to discard. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels used to line container holding cooked egg rolls. Manager discarded paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-86-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit.
22-20-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard to line the bottom to store the fry baskets on. Operator will remove cardboard. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen area with water damage. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table located on cook line. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of cooking oil stored on floor on cook line. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gasket soiled on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop no stored to dry properly. Manager will hang mop to dry properly. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
50
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
33
Apr 26, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over vegetables in grey double door reach in cooler. Raw beef and chicken over noodles in large double door silver cooler. Operator moved all raw to the bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach crawling on wall/floor under dish machine. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked sauces (55,72F - Cold Holding) items out of cooler for 3 hours, operator placed containers in ice baths to rapidly chill items. No change, items moved to cooler. bean sprouts (72F - Cold Holding) bean sprouts sitting in water that was just filled up from the tap. Operator placed ice inside water. Retemped 48F. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of peroxide on shelf over oyster sauce in back dry storage area.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 employees working in kitchen.
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside and outside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches behind chest reach in freezer next to Handwash sink on cooks line.
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on shelf above bottled water and bag of dry wiping clothes. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bulk rice bin lid is cracked. Small round cutting board on prep table has multiple deep cut marks.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment and behind chest reach in freezer next to Handwash sink on cooks line.
36-73-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Large plastic peppermint container used to hold cooked sauce.
25-32-4
37
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table in middle of kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with watch.
13-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple cooler door gaskets soiled in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
86
May 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
55
Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 16 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license to be expired June 1st 2022. Operator was able to renew during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-2
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed water hose hooked to hose bib on hot water tank to be missing back flow device.
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over ready to eat onions. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flying insects in kitchen near 3 compartment sink.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at men's hand washing sink in men's bathroom.
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine to have mold like substance around inner lid of unit.
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's room bathroom self closing mechanism not working on door.
32-04-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed stand alone coolers and freezers in kitchen to have soiled door handles. Observed reach in cooler across from grill to have soiled door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling tiles and vents to be soiled throughout kitchen. Observed hood filters over grill area to be soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board located near ware washing area to be deeply grooved.
14-09-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover not over hole in floor near grill area.
29-18-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table near stand alone coolers. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on prep table at entrance of kitchen. Observed employee items stored on rack along with food in dry storage area. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand alone cooler at end of cook line to have torn door gasket.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles and some in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed clean knives stored in soiled container on clean dry rack. Manager removed and placed knives in to be washed and stored in clean container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-02-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper on top of bucket of soy sauce. Manager removed and stored zapper in another area away from food. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave near stand alone coolers to be soiled on inside.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple door gaskets on stand alone coolers and reach in coolers to be soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping cloths stored in kitchen not in sanitizer solution. Manager placed towels in sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket across from prep table near grill area to be at 0ppm. Manager provided bleach and retested at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Salathai Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Salathai Restaurant on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Salathai Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Salathai Restaurant.
How does Salathai Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Salathai Restaurant most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Salathai Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Salathai Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Salathai Restaurant 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 Salathai Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Salathai Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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