Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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THAI ISLAND RESTAURANT

711 EISENHOWER DR · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 17, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3646929
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13460142
DBPR license5402780

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJuly 17, 2025 1:37 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJuly 18, 2025 12:41 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & rodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority4 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#13High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 3 rodent droppings in dry storage area under shelving. The dry storage area is holding dry food goods and 2 chest freezers holding frozen food. Observed 8 rodent droppings on top of dish machine . **Warning**

Warning
#14High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish (46*F – Cold Holding); cream cheese(45*F – Cold Holding);; Fish (52F – Cold Holding); Fish (50*F – Cold Holding);at sushi counter **Warning**

Warning
#15High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. fish skin (78*F – Hot Holding); shrimp (82*F – Hot Holding)at sushi counter **Warning**

Warning
#16High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine @200+ ppm in sanitizer bucket **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 4

#17Intermediate11-27-4

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. **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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**

Warning
#19Intermediate53B-13-5

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. soulintha, kittikhajohn, chairinrat **Warning**

Warning
#20Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Downstairs ice machine room has no hot water at handwashing sink. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 12

#1Basic36-11-4

Basic – At bar downstairs Floors not maintained smooth and durable. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic28-02-4

Basic – Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Water is dripping from the ceiling in the downstairs ice machine and storage area with food storage including dry goods and freezers **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. observed 4 dead roaches in dry storage area on the floor in front of food storage shelving at door way entering the kitchen. The dry storage area also has two chest freezer holding frozen food. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Dry storage room Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic08B-36-4

Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Open pitcher of water for drinks next to handwashing sink at wait station. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Basic10-14-5

Basic – Ice bucket stored on floor between uses. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In glass door unit at wait station **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Water to handwashing sink in ice machine room downstairs is not connected. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic14-20-4

Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic33-31-5

Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed a container of used oil stored on the exterior staircase **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic36-04-5

Basic – Utility lines, plumbing drain and p traps are unnecessarily exposed in ice machine room downstairs **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic36-27-5

Basic – dry storage Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:30 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 34 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
4 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.