THAI LOTUS RESTAURANT
137 N US HWY 1 · TEQUESTA · Palm Beach County · FL 33469
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Tylenol and baby powder over curry paste and seasoning in dry storage. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed Paper towel lining curry puffs in walk in cooler. Operator removed paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw chicken over cooked rice at reach in chest freezer, both products not in commercial packaging , raw shrimp over cooked rice at flip top cooler on cook line. Operator stored all products properly. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. Not available at time of inspection. Bodily Fluids procedure sent to operator.
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Beef (52F – Cooling) at 11:43 – cooling since 10:00 – 52F at 12:05 Observed at tall stainless cooler on cook line in container with tight fitting lid. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator placed in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Storage shelf with clean mixing bowls, shelves rusted and oil residue at dish washing area. Advised operator to clean and or replace shelves.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 1:04 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.