Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Closed

MALAKOR THAI CAFE

425 25 ST · WEST PALM BEACH · Palm Beach County · FL 33407

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 29, 2020
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3010423
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7301898
DBPR license6020817

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJuly 29, 2020 4:40 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJuly 30, 2020 1:43 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#3High Priority08A-08-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw packaged chicken stored with and touching cooked sweet potatoes in reach in freezer by prep table. All items were out of the original packaging. Operator removed raw chicken from container and placed on the bottom of the freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#4High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found in dry storage area. Approximately 25 droppings observed. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#5Intermediate31A-03-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to sponges stored in the sink. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory Raw conch salad served on the menu . **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#8Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic21-06-5

Basic – Paper towel used as liner for food container, holding cucumbers at sushi bar/ reach in cooler and green onions at reach in cooler by dry storage area. Operator removed. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken thawing at ambient temperature in a bowl in the kitchen at food prep table. Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in standing water. Raw Shrimp thawing in standing water in bucket under handwash sink Operator placed in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Basic22-16-4

Basic – Intermediate – Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris at cook line. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 6:45 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.