Thai Orchid
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged 13 inspections at Thai Orchid, the earliest from 2022. On Jan 5, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average for Jacksonville sits at 74, putting Thai Orchid on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
13
Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
30
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
33
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw beef, cut cabbage, raw chicken, soup, cooked chicken (45F-47F - Cold Holding) in walk-in-cooler. Observed walk in cooler door ajar. Operator stated they have been in an out of cooler while preparing to open and door was not fully closed. Operator stated she will discuss with employees to ensure door is fully closed when they come out of cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-13: Observed raw chicken at 55F, cut cabbage 47F, chicken soup 47F, coconut milk 47F. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 45F, door was partially opened at time of callback. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
86
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
39
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee preparing ready to eat salad roll with barehands and salad roll is not being heated to 145F. Also, employee touching ready to eat lettuce with barehands. Lettuce will not be cooked to 145F. Discussed barehand contact either ready to eat foods with both employees **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat chicken in walk-in-cooler. Also, observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat eat chicken in reach-in cooler near warewashing table, not all products commercially packaged.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee cutting onions, picked up dropped onions from floor, washed hands with gloves still on and then grabbed knife to continue to cut onions. Inspector interjected and discussed with operator. Operator had employee wash hands and put on new gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray can of toxic substance stored next to seasonings on bottom shelf of prep shelf near walk-in-cooler. Operator removed spray can of WD40. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in mop sink instead of hand wash sink. Discussed with operator. **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in front service line or at hand wash sink near walk-in-cooler. Operator replenished paper towels at both hand wash sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand wash sink nearest walk-in-cooler.
27-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored on floor in warewashing area in a manner that mop is unable to properly dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink near walk-in-cooler in disrepair. Pipe is separated from hand wash sink and no hot water able to be turned on.
29-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach-in cooler across from fryers soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup without handle used to dispense MSG on storage shelf next to walk-in-cooler. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on walk-in-cooler in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing at drain under triple sink.
29-18-4
30
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
33
Oct 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed one cracked shell egg stored with raw shell eggs on flip top cooler. Manager removed egg and discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-14-4
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chemical Dish machine at 0 ppm. Manager removed empty chlorine bottle and replaced with full bottle. Took second test of dish machine at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-49-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain next to ware washing machine missing drain cover.
29-18-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cases on floor near back door (rice sticks, and cooking oil.) **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in door gaskets on cook line soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
58
Apr 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed lemons in walk-in cooler. Observed observed Raw chicken stored over container of cream cheese spread. Manager removed and stored Eggs, and chicken properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of medicine stored on food storage rack in middle of kitchen.
41-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener stored next to hand washing sink in middle of kitchen.
22-02-4
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. Observed establishment without written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand sink at entrance of kitchen without paper towels at hand sink. Employee provided napkins for hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray of Clorox with out a label. Employee placed label on spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed large container of sugar without label. Observed large grey container of rice without label. Manager placed labels on containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep table next to walk in cooler not stored in sanitizer solution. Manager removed cloth and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clean containers stored on drying rack with stickers still on them.
16-46-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gaskets on stand alone coolers in back room of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of cooking oil, and case of bottled water stored on floor in back room of kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
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 cooler across from hand sink in middle of kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee open container stored on flip top cooler at entrance of kitchen. Observed employee eating food stored on flip top cooler at entrance of kitchen. Employee removed food,drinks and stored at a table away from food located outside of kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
12B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup without a handle used to dispense sugar.
14-01-5
33
Nov 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Employee working 60 days without proof of food Training. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-22: Still the same at callback **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink cup stored on food storage rack located in rear of kitchen across from walk in cooler. Observed employee bottle of water stored on food rack near hand sink in middle of kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-22: Still the same at callback **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed multiple employee items stored of food storage shelves across from walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-22: Still the same at callback **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing and in disrepair throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-22: Still the same at callback **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cases of coconut drinks stored on floor across from walk in cooler. Observed case of cooking oil stored on floor in middle of kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-22: Still the same at callback **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket to be soiled. Observed the handles of the stand alone coolers and freezers in back room near back door to be soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-22: Still the same at callback **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed floor drain cover missing under 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-22: Still the same at callback **Time Extended**
29-18-4
67
Nov 21, 2022
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw chicken kabob (56F - Cold Holding); chicken dumplings (56F - Cold Holding); cream cheese wonton (54F-59F - Cold Holding); Pork dumplings (54F-59F - Cold Holding) in front reach cooler at entrance of kitchen.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored over Raw chicken and raw beef in walk in cooler. Observed Raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in cooler. Explained the safe storage hierarchy with manager. **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of Clorox on prep table across from walk in cooler.
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken kabob (56F - Cold Holding); chicken dumplings (56F - Cold Holding); cream cheese wonton (54F-59F - Cold Holding); Pork dumplings (54F-59F - Cold Holding) in reach cooler at entrance of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee place vegetables in pan with bare hands to be cooked with other ready to eat foods. Spoke to employee on bare hand contact. **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employees with gloved hands fail to change gloves and wash hands properly. **Warning**
12A-07-5
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. Employee working 60 days without proof of food Training.
53B-02-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed floor drain cover missing under 3 compartment sink.
29-18-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink cup stored on food storage rack located in rear of kitchen across from walk in cooler. Observed employee bottle of water stored on food rack near hand sink in middle of kitchen.
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 multiple employee items stored of food storage shelves across from walk in cooler.
40-06-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing and in disrepair throughout kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cases of coconut drinks stored on floor across from walk in cooler. Observed case of cooking oil stored on floor in middle of kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket to be soiled. Observed the handles of the stand alone coolers and freezers in back room near back door to be soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed large container of sugar without a label located in middle of kitchen near walk in cooler.
02D-01-5
26
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Thai Orchid last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Thai Orchid on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Thai Orchid?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Thai Orchid.
How does Thai Orchid compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Thai Orchid most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Thai Orchid's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Thai Orchid have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Thai Orchid 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 Orchid inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Thai Orchid is inspected around four times per year on average.
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