Thai & Lao Bistro
Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026
78
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Thai & Lao Bistro, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 16, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
“Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Jacksonville restaurant scores 74. The record reflects steady performance over time.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 16, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
78
Aug 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine for sanitizer dishwasher **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
90
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
67
Jan 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue substance in a clear bottle, employee labels windex **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Wooden spoons stored in container with food contact side not protected from contamination.
24-18-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler under microwave with water settling at the bottom of cooler
29-49-6
82
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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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 0ppms, primed and retested still 0ppms. Manager states will call for service and will use triple sink until fixed **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In chest freezer bags of raw chicken over raw beef, manager moved to store correctly **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drinks(coconut water) stored on chest freezer, manager relocated **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal foods in reach in cooler over foods for customers, manager adjusted to store correctly **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler near back door
29-49-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef and chicken in zip lock bags thawing in room temperature water, manager to removed from water and moved to cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
61
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in rear kitchen. Swatted by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-6
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. Dish Machine chlorine 0 ppm. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Establishment has no probe thermometer available.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical bottle, sanitizer, by frontline.
41-17-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food in kitchen cooler above and next to restaurant foods. Items Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Bag onions stored under Hand wash sink.
08B-36-4
Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Drink ice stored in undrained ice cooler. Frontline.
08B-31-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear kitchen door with no self closing mechanism.
35B-03-4
47
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over ready to eat shredded cabbage in white flip top cooler near prep table. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
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. Observed dishwasher machine sanitizer unable to get above 10 ppm after 3 attempts. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed one bag of mussels in white flip top cooler next to cook station removed from original box. Operator was unable to provide shell tags or proof of maintaining tags for 90 days.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Observed one bag of mussels in white flip top cooler next to cook station removed from original box. Operator was unable to provide proof of maintaining tags for 90 days.
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzle on ice tea beverage station located next to service counter is soiled.
22-02-4
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. Operator unable to provide any proof of employee training . **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Observed one bag of mussels in white flip top cooler next to cook station removed from original box. Operator was unable to provide shell tags.
01C-01-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink with no lid or straw sitting atop white reach in cooler next to cook station, Person in charge removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors beneath triple sink and cook station are soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed cooked noodles sitting on food stand located near cook station a few inches from hand wash sink-exposed to splashing.
08B-36-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water at 122F. Person in charge removed Utensils from water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent hood over cooking station across from triple sink is heavily soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Exterior rear doors next to triple sink are not self closing.
35B-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed reuse of milk containers to store iced tea in reach in refrigerator near service counter.
25-32-4
30
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.l raw shell egg stored over ready to eat soup in make line cooler. Employee properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written plan for cleanup of bodily functions. Emailed written plan for operator to print and file.
11-27-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing in preparation area in standing water. Discussed and employee moved items into reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
74
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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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. Dish machine 0ppm chlorine. Operator placed service call and setup manual sanitation on three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water 90f. Operator corrected temperature of hot pot utensils were in and replaced utensils **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food not segregated from public in reach in cooler on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Thai & Lao Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Thai & Lao Bistro on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Thai & Lao Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Thai & Lao Bistro.
How does Thai & Lao Bistro compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Thai & Lao Bistro most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Thai & Lao Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Thai & Lao Bistro have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Thai & Lao Bistro 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 & Lao Bistro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Thai & Lao Bistro is inspected around three times per year on average.
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