Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

THAI LOTUS RESTAURANT

201 N US HWY 1 STE C4 · JUPITER · Palm Beach County · FL 33477

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 12, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3648163
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13463774
DBPR license6021322

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority0 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#3High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw ground chicken over unwashed lettuce in walk-in coolers; advised to store properly

#4High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee grabbing garbage can and continue using working with foods without changing gloves and washing hands first; educated; employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. curry sauce (45F – Cold Holding); ground chicken (45F – Cold Holding); in walk-in coolers; food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 1 hour; food placed in ice; and lowered thermostat **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 2

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin- by three compartment sink **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable- at cook line

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 7:50 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
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.