Kao Thai Kitchen
7199 66 St N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781 · Permanent Food Service · License 6215750
What drove the grade
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 12 routine inspection2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 1 basic-6
- Safety score94
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 12, 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.
3 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate2
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
Observed multiple plastic containers of tom yum soup inside reach in freezer. Educated dated during inspection
Fixed on the spot
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink.
Water filter at front hand wash sink.
Basic1
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
On sushi station cutting board. Employee moved
Fixed on the spot
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
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.