Bayshore Gardens, Manatee County

CHANG KAO THAI CUISINE

6233 14 ST W, Bayshore Gardens, FL 34207

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
3 Basic
Jan 14, 2026
City
Bayshore Gardens
County
Manatee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

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 14, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-69-4

Detail 24302087

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer . Observed: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in front kitchen area. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 24302086

Basic - Open dumpster lid.Person in charge closed. Corrected On-Site

35B-03-4

Detail 24302085

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.

Jul 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

01B-02-5

Detail 23908078

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. observed in reach in cooler on cooks line butter (51F - Cold Holding); tofu (50F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (50F - Cold Holding); cream sauce (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated that all products had been placed in the reach in cooler on 7/22/25. Educated Person in charge on cold holding . Person in charge voluntarily discarded all product.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-28: Observed in reach in cooler main kitchen garlic in oil 74°F raw chicken 55°F Person in charge stated it had been in the reach in cooler for approximately 2 hours and placed both item in walk-in cooler. Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 23908079

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in reach in cooler on cooks line butter (51F - Cold Holding); tofu (50F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (50F - Cold Holding); cream sauce (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated that all products had been placed in the reach in cooler on 7/22/25. Educated Person in charge on cold holding . Person in charge voluntarily discarded all product.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-28: Observed in reach in cooler main kitchen garlic in oil 74°F raw chicken 55°F Person in charge stated it had been in the reach in cooler for approximately 2 hours and placed both item in walk-in cooler. Admin Complaint

11-26-1

Detail 23908077

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Printed a copy for Person in charge. Person in charge had all employees working read and sign agreement. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-28: No proof provided Admin Complaint

Jul 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

01B-02-5

Detail 23897030

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. observed in reach in cooler on cooks line butter (51F - Cold Holding); tofu (50F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (50F - Cold Holding); cream sauce (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated that all products had been placed in the reach in cooler on 7/22/25. Educated Person in charge on cold holding . Person in charge voluntarily discarded all product.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23897032

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in reach in cooler on cooks line butter (51F - Cold Holding); tofu (50F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (50F - Cold Holding); cream sauce (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated that all products had been placed in the reach in cooler on 7/22/25. Educated Person in charge on cold holding . Person in charge voluntarily discarded all product.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

11-27-4

Detail 23897027

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.Emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23897028

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Printed a copy for Person in charge. Person in charge had all employees working read and sign agreement. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 23897031

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. Anurak Warning

14-69-4

Detail 23897029

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in front kitchen area. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

Jan 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 23495775

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. Observed in back kitchen area Dishwasher (Chlorine 000ppm); Person in charge setup 3 compartment sink and Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm). Corrective Action Taken Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23495776

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in main kitchen area on cooks line garlic in oil (55F - Cold Holding) educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Person in charge stated in had been out for approximately 45 minutes and placed it back in the reach in cooler.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

16-23-4

Detail 23495774

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

14-69-4

Detail 23495777

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23495778

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area gaskets soiled with mold like substance in Walk in cooler . Observed in main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease over fryer and grill. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

Jul 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

50-17-3

Detail 22955426

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. During inspection Person in charge updated his license so it is current . Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22955429

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on Cookes line in main kitchen area Garlic in Oil (72F - Cold Holding) Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge stated in had been out of the Reach in cooler for approximately 1 hour and placed it back in the Reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

16-23-4

Detail 22955428

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 22955427

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer behind bar area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22955430

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area gaskets soiled with mold like substance in Walk in cooler and Reach in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Nov 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

16-23-4

Detail 22447087

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed: Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dish-machine in back kitchen area . - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 22447088

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach-in freezers behind front bar area. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22447086

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in Walk in cooler in back kitchen area gaskets soiled with mold like substance. Rep - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

Sep 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

22-20-5

Detail 22290102

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in front kitchen area by fountain beverage station ice machine bin with mold like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 22290103

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach-in freezers behind front bar area. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22290101

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in Walk in cooler in back kitchen area and Reach in cooler on cooks line gaskets soiled with mold like substance. Rep - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: Time Extended

Sep 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

35A-04-4

Detail 22289490

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed in back kitchen area dry food storage approximately 15 rodent droppings. Observed in waitstaff beverage area approximately 5 rodent droppings. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22289492

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in front kitchen area by fountain beverage station ice machine bin with mold like substance. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 22289489

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach-in freezers behind front bar area. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22289491

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in Walk in cooler in back kitchen area and Reach in cooler on cooks line gaskets soiled with mold like substance. Rep - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

Jan 6, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-20-4

Detail 21680615

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap in 3 bay compartment sink. Educated Person in charge on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands with soap in handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21680614

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw Salmon over ready to eat Oyster sauce and washed vegetables. Person in charge removed raw Salmon. Educated Person in charge on cold holding foods. Corrected On-Site

12A-03-4

Detail 21680611

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in 3 bay compartment sink . Educated Person in charge on hand washing sink use..

16-23-4

Detail 21680610

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed: Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dish-machine in back kitchen area . - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 21680613

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed: Ice buildup in reach-in freezers behind front bar area. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21680612

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in Walk in cooler in back kitchen area gaskets soiled with mold like substance. Rep - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

Dec 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

16-23-4

Detail 21652488

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dish-machine in back kitchen area .

14-69-4

Detail 21652490

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers behind front bar area. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21652489

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in Walk in cooler in back kitchen area gaskets soiled with mold like substance. Repeat Violation

Jul 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

22-08-4

Detail 21197979

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled cooking container in side microwave wave encrusted with dried food particles. Person in charge discarded container. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21197978

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in Reach in cooler across from wok line and Walk in cooler. Observed microwave door opener soiled in main kitchen area.

33-16-4

Detail 21197980

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Person in charge closed dumpster lid. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Mar 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 20911135

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled and stained cutting board on entree make station in main kitchen.

36-63-4

Detail 20911138

Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed grease dripping/running down kitchen wall below hood system in main kitchen.

33-19-4

Detail 20911136

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

14-69-4

Detail 20911139

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed chest Reach in freezer Buildup of ice in all 3 behind bar area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 20911134

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Could not close because dumpster to close to the wall.

35B-03-4

Detail 20911137

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.

Jul 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

16-23-4

Detail 20338500

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed buildup on the interior of Dishwashing machine .

36-17-5

Detail 20338502

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple voids in the floor tile on kitchen line and preparation area. Owner has hired contractor and is waiting for repairs to be done. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the manager. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 20338501

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in one of the chest freezers.

23-03-4

Detail 20338503

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup on the Reach in cooler gaskets towards the wall on cooks line.