Crystal River, Citrus County

THAI PHOON RESTAURANT

238 SE US HWY 19, Crystal River, FL 34429

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 High Priority
Jan 21, 2026
City
Crystal River
County
Citrus
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 21, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

08A-05-6

Detail 24316600

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over ready-to-eat broth in walk-in cooler. Employee corrected. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 24316599

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Carton of half and half in reach-in cooler in wait station area without proper date marking. Discussed with employees and operator and corrected. Corrected On-Site

Sep 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-14-5

Detail 23813618

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Dennis David food handler certificate expired 2024 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-06: Time Extended

Jun 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Total: 5

14-86-1

Detail 23810221

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. At reach in cooler - by cookline - non food grade paper towels used to store cut onions- operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-05-4

Detail 23810223

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. At kitchen area- can of raid on shelf - operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-04-5

Detail 23810222

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. At walk in cooler raw shell eggs stored over - oil/ sauce- operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23810219

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler- Calamari 44F- cold holding, cut tomatoes 45F- cold holding, cut cabbage 45F- cold holding, rehydrated rice noodles 45F- cold holding , raw chicken 44F- cold holing , ground pork 44F- cold holding, baby corn 44F- cold holding, - food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 1 hour- operator placed ice on food to quick chill. Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 23810220

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. Dennis David food handler certificate expired 2024 Warning

Dec 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

41-10-4

Detail 23408901

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Aerosol cans containing "Febreze" and Disinfectant spray stored on shelf behind front counter beside box containing single-use utensils. Employee removed both from shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

29-34-4

Detail 23408899

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing from spigot on wall in storage area in back of kitchen.

14-01-5

Detail 23408902

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 1. Single-use cup without handle stored down inside flour near cookline. 2. Single-use cup without handle stored down inside sugar in rear storage shed. Manager removed both cups from food storage containers during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-45-4

Detail 23408906

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining lower shelf of prep table beside fryer.

36-37-5

Detail 23408903

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Several absorbent acoustic ceiling tiles in-use in kitchen and storage area in back of kitchen.

12B-07-4

Detail 23408900

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup stored on prep table at cookline beside bottles of sauce. Employee removed drink from table during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 23408904

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested clear plastic pans on shelf near dish machine.

14-47-4

Detail 23408905

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Food storage shelves inside storage shed behind building constructed with absorbent unsealed wood.

16-46-4

Detail 23408898

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck to side of clean dish pan on storage rack near dish machine.

Mar 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

41-07-4

Detail 22689833

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medication on cooks line shelf. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22689832

Intermediate - 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. Provided operator with DBPR HR Form 5030-104. Operator hung. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22689828

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in Walk-in-Cooler not date marked

22-20-5

Detail 22689829

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like growth in machine interior near door hinge

12B-07-4

Detail 22689830

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cooks line shelf above cooler. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22689831

Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple cases of food on floor in Walk-in cooler Repeat Violation

Sep 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 6Total: 6

36-34-5

Detail 22270583

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile moisture stained in rear storage area above chest freezer Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 22270578

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. White chest freezers I rear of restaurant exterior rusting. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22270579

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. -walk in cooler fan guards Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 22270582

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 22270580

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cook line wall soiled with grease Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: Time Extended

36-10-4

Detail 22270581

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors. Under three compartment sinks Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: Time Extended

Sep 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 8Total: 10

22-41-4

Detail 22265899

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm reading at dish machine. Operator changed bucket, machine still reading 0ppm. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22265896

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Operator moved Corrected On-Site Warning

36-34-5

Detail 22265891

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile moisture stained in rear storage area above chest freezer Repeat Violation Warning

14-11-5

Detail 22265893

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. White chest freezers I rear of restaurant exterior rusting. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22265898

Basic - Food stored on floor. Rice bags stored on floor in rear storage shed. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22265895

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. -walk in cooler fan guards Warning

25-06-4

Detail 22265890

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo boxes on top of cook line not inverted. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

14-17-4

Detail 22265894

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 22265892

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cook line wall soiled with grease Warning

36-10-4

Detail 22265897

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors. Under three compartment sinks Warning

Feb 27, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

41-10-4

Detail 21815221

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. WD40 on bottom shelf of prep table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-27: Container of soap on shelf. No WD-40 Time Extended Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 21815223

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink bibb. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-27: Time Extended

36-11-4

Detail 21815222

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In 3 compartment sink area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-27: Time Extended

25-06-4

Detail 21815220

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes in cook line area. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-27: Time Extended Corrected On-Site

Feb 24, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

High Priority: 7Basic: 5Total: 12

41-07-4

Detail 21811564

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Alka-seltzer on dry storage shelf. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

50-08-7

Detail 21811569

High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Warning

14-86-1

Detail 21811567

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. In bowl to drain oil from fried foods Warning

03A-03-5

Detail 21811558

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Walk in cooler ambient temperature 51F Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21811568

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (44F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding); rehydrated rice noodles (50F - Cold Holding). Operator moved items to reach in freezer to cool. Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-10-4

Detail 21811563

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. WD40 on bottom shelf of prep table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-42-4

Detail 21811562

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink bibb. Warning

36-32-5

Detail 21811565

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Floors, walls and ceiling in outdoor shed out the back door of kitchen storing dry food items and to go boxes. Warning

36-11-4

Detail 21811560

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In 3 compartment sink area Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 21811566

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in kitchen area. Emailed sign to operator. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21811561

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled. Dry storage shelves Warning

25-06-4

Detail 21811559

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes in cook line area. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site Warning