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BOWL THAI CAFE

360 FLAGLER AVE · NEW SMYRNA BEACH · Volusia County · FL 32169

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 26, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3628096
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13582734
DBPR license7407315

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#3High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-26: Walk in cooler holding several curry sauces 52-58F. Frozen thawed seafood and meat up to 46F. (Moved to another cooler) Cooked rice 57F. See stop sale Per employee, cooler felt "cold" at the start of the day, around 10 am. Fan off and unit not running during inspection. **Time Extended**

Corrective Action TakenWarningStop Sale

Intermediate 4

#4Intermediate53A-07-6

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-26: **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint
#5Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-26: **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint
#6Intermediate53B-02-5

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. Minimum of one employee over 60 days with no proof of training **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-26: **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint
#7Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-26: **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint

Basic 2

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-26: **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic08B-49-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Walk in cooler **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-26: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 8:43 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 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
3 observation(s)

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