BOWL THAI CAFE
360 FLAGLER AVE · NEW SMYRNA BEACH · Volusia County · FL 32169
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Bowls washed and rinsed, then put away to dry without sanitizing **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. – Raw shell eggs and raw chicken over ready to eat food **Warning**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Gloved employee left and returned to building and began washing bowls at the three compartment sink. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. – Butter 60 F on top of reach in cooler where lid opens. Moved underneath – sliced tomatoes improperly iced at 54F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 7
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by cart in the kitchen area **Warning**
53A-07-6Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine sanitizer and quat test strips **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53B-02-5Intermediate – 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. Minimum of one employee over 60 days with no proof of training **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 4
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine **Warning**
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Walk in cooler **Warning**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Coffee cup in beverage cooler at front counter **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Meats thawing at room temperature in the three compartment sink **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 17, 2026 8:20 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.