Sabai Thai Restaurant
215 W Hibiscus Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901 · Permanent Food Service · License 1505962
What drove the grade
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 17 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 7 basic (4 repeats)-17
- Safety score83
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 17, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
9 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.
400 ppm. Corrected to 50ppm
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Can opener blade
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Basic7
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
Wonton reach in freezer
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin.
Employee removed threw ice away from machine
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Walk in freezer
Repeat violation
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Fixed on the spot
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Back door
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Light not functioning.
Hood fan 1
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Purse on rice container
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.