Key West, Monroe County

THAI ISLAND RESTAURANT

711 EISENHOWER DR, Key West, FL 33040

FoodSeating
Latest violations
10
3 High Priority
Jul 18, 2025
City
Key West
County
Monroe
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
9

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.

Jul 18, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 10

03A-02-5

Detail 23884406

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish (46F - Cold Holding); cream cheese(45F - Cold Holding);; Fish (52F - Cold Holding); Fish (50*F - Cold Holding);at sushi counter Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: There is no food in the sushi case at callback inspection . Time Extended

03B-01-6

Detail 23884402

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. fish skin (78F - Hot Holding); shrimp (82F - Hot Holding)at sushi counter Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: No fish skin or shrimp were observed at callback inspection. Time Extended

41-27-4

Detail 23884401

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine @200+ ppm in sanitizer bucket Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: No sanitizer buckets are set up at time of inspection Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 23884407

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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: The reporting agreement was emailed to Yvonne Time Extended

53B-13-5

Detail 23884405

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. soulintha, kittikhajohn, chairinrat Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: Call back inspection food handler training is not available for some employees. Soulintha, Kittikhajohn, Chairinrat Time Extended

27-16-4

Detail 23884403

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Downstairs ice machine room has no hot water at handwashing sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: Plumbers are onsite working on the hot water to the handwashing sink in storage ice room Time Extended

36-11-4

Detail 23884404

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - At bar downstairs Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: At bar downstairs Floors not maintained smooth and durable Time Extended

29-08-4

Detail 23884408

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Water to handwashing sink in ice machine room downstairs is not connected. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot Water to handwashing sink in ice machine room downstairs is not connected. Time Extended

36-04-5

Detail 23884410

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Utility lines, plumbing drain and p traps are unnecessarily exposed in ice machine room downstairs Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: Utility lines, plumbing drain and p traps are unnecessarily exposed in ice machine room downstairs Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 23884409

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - dry storage Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: dry storage Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Time Extended

Jul 17, 2025

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 12Total: 20

35A-04-4

Detail 23881720

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 3 rodent droppings in dry storage area under shelving. The dry storage area is holding dry food goods and 2 chest freezers holding frozen food. Observed 8 rodent droppings on top of dish machine . Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23881717

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish (46F - Cold Holding); cream cheese(45F - Cold Holding);; Fish (52F - Cold Holding); Fish (50*F - Cold Holding);at sushi counter Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 23881723

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. fish skin (78F - Hot Holding); shrimp (82F - Hot Holding)at sushi counter Warning

41-27-4

Detail 23881727

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine @200+ ppm in sanitizer bucket Warning

11-27-4

Detail 23881719

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. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23881715

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. Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 23881712

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. soulintha, kittikhajohn, chairinrat Warning

27-16-4

Detail 23881726

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Downstairs ice machine room has no hot water at handwashing sink. Warning

36-11-4

Detail 23881716

Basic - At bar downstairs Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Warning

28-02-4

Detail 23881728

Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Water is dripping from the ceiling in the downstairs ice machine and storage area with food storage including dry goods and freezers Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 23881721

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. observed 4 dead roaches in dry storage area on the floor in front of food storage shelving at door way entering the kitchen. The dry storage area also has two chest freezer holding frozen food. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 23881725

Basic - Dry storage room Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Warning

08B-36-4

Detail 23881711

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Open pitcher of water for drinks next to handwashing sink at wait station. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-14-5

Detail 23881714

Basic - Ice bucket stored on floor between uses. Warning

05-09-4

Detail 23881722

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In glass door unit at wait station Warning

29-08-4

Detail 23881729

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Water to handwashing sink in ice machine room downstairs is not connected. Warning

14-20-4

Detail 23881730

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Warning

33-31-5

Detail 23881713

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed a container of used oil stored on the exterior staircase Warning

36-04-5

Detail 23881724

Basic - Utility lines, plumbing drain and p traps are unnecessarily exposed in ice machine room downstairs Warning

36-27-5

Detail 23881718

Basic - dry storage Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Warning

Jun 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 10

31B-03-4

Detail 23818251

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at the hand sink located inside kitchen first floor.

36-37-5

Detail 23818249

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in kitchen area Repeat Violation

06-09-1

Detail 23818247

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 1 piece of fish fillet almost defrost inside the sealed bag. Employee opened the sealed bag immediately. Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 23818248

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles on kitchen floor. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23818242

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 5 gallon cooking oil on the floor. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23818245

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on hood filters.

14-17-4

Detail 23818246

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

29-11-4

Detail 23818243

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed underneath hand sink second floor.

42-01-4

Detail 23818244

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

21-38-4

Detail 23818250

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed bucket with sanitizing solution stored on the kitchen floor ( 2 floor) .Manager moved it immediately.

Apr 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

31A-11-4

Detail 23736989

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.

36-37-5

Detail 23736993

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

24-05-4

Detail 23736988

Basic - Clean cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner, located at cooking line.

36-17-5

Detail 23736991

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several broken floor tiles throughout the kitchen area.

08B-38-4

Detail 23736990

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several cases of coconuts cream, and cooking oil stored on the floor at the dry storage located at first floor.

14-17-4

Detail 23736992

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

21-12-4

Detail 23736994

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses, throughout the kitchen areas.

48-04-4

Detail 23736987

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed several propane tanks stored at dry storage located at first floor. During the inspection operator removed them. Corrected On-Site

Jun 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 7Total: 7

14-11-5

Detail 22943553

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn.

08B-38-4

Detail 22943552

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bucket stored on the floor inside the walk in cooler. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 22943555

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed at 3 reach in freezer in the kitchen area. Repeat Violation

10-17-4

Detail 22943556

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 3 knives stored between the reach in cooler preparation table and chest reach in cooler. Employee removed the. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 22943550

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door oven handle between uses. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22943551

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 22943554

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

May 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

14-05-4

Detail 21999663

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed inside reach in cooler inside dry storage.

50-09-4

Detail 21999666

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

08B-38-4

Detail 21999667

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on kitchen floor.

14-69-4

Detail 21999664

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside white reach in freezer by silver reach in cooler in kitchen.

23-03-4

Detail 21999665

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in coolers gaskets throughout kitchen.

21-12-4

Detail 21999662

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Sep 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

53A-03-7

Detail 21339827

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed manager Yvonne Burke with manager certificate expired. - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-24: Observed manager Yvonne Burke with manager certificate expired. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: At call back inspection there in no certified food manager on site. Also no certificate for any certified food manager. Yvonne Burke Admin Complaint

14-74-7

Detail 21339826

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler ambient temperature at 58F, reach in cooler located across from stove. - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-24: At callback inspection the Reach in cooler with drawers is in disrepair . Cooked Chicken 38-45F on ice. Raw shrimp on ice 35-41 F Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: The reach in unit with 2 drawers is not cold holding @41F or below. Admin Complaint

14-33-4

Detail 21339828

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Glass door cooler located in the wait station. - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-24: At call back inspection observed the Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Glass door cooler located in the wait station. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: shelving is rusting in glass door reach in holding drinks. At waitstaff area Time Extended

Jun 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

53A-03-7

Detail 21155100

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed manager Yvonne Burke with manager certificate expired. - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-24: Observed manager Yvonne Burke with manager certificate expired. Time Extended

53B-05-5

Detail 21155098

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee Roger Salazar, Iohn Eller, Vinh and Prasat with employee training certificate expired on 1/16/22. - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-24: Observed employee Roger Salazar, Iohn Eller, Vinh and Prasat with employee training certificate expired on 1/16/22. Time Extended

14-74-7

Detail 21155097

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler ambient temperature at 58F, reach in cooler located across from stove. - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-24: At callback inspection the Reach in cooler with drawers is in disrepair . Cooked Chicken 38-45F on ice. Raw shrimp on ice 35-41 F Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 21155099

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, hand sink located in the waiting station and sushi station. - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-24: Time Extended

14-33-4

Detail 21155101

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Glass door cooler located in the wait station. - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-24: At call back inspection observed the Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Glass door cooler located in the wait station. Time Extended

Jun 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 7Basic: 5Total: 19

35A-02-6

Detail 21151830

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live flies flying around the kitchen area.

35A-05-4

Detail 21151828

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on top of a rice cooker at the sushi rice no touching food, operator discarded rice.

01B-13-4

Detail 21151824

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed sushi rice time marked at 11:00am, inspection time 3:08pm.

01B-02-5

Detail 21151826

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw bean sprouts (50F - Cold Holding); tofu (53F - Cold Holding) stored in the cooler located in the kitchen area near by the 3 compartment sink as per operator since today at 10:00am, operator discarded food. Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 21151822

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed imitation crab meat (51F - Cold Holding); raw beef (50F - Cold Holding); stored in the cook line cooler as per operator less than 3 hours. Observed raw bean sprouts (50F - Cold Holding); tofu (53F - Cold Holding) stored in the cooler located in the kitchen area near by the 3 compartment sink as per operator since today at 10:00am, operator discarded food. Repeat Violation

03F-01-5

Detail 21151821

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Observed sushi rice time marked at 11:00am, inspection time 3:08pm.

03B-01-6

Detail 21151820

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (92F - Hot Holding) stored at room temperature in the kitchen area as per operator less than 2 hours.

53A-03-7

Detail 21151837

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed manager Yvonne Burke with manager certificate expired.

31A-09-4

Detail 21151833

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by a sushi rice pot at the sushi bar area.

16-37-1

Detail 21151823

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat test strips.

31B-02-4

Detail 21151819

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

31B-03-4

Detail 21151825

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located at the sushi station. Corrected On-Site

03F-10-5

Detail 21151832

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided operator via email time as a public health control written procedures.

53B-05-5

Detail 21151827

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee Roger Salazar, Iohn Eller, Vinh and Prasat with employee training certificate expired on 1/16/22.

22-20-5

Detail 21151831

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

14-74-7

Detail 21151835

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler ambient temperature at 58F, reach in cooler located across from stove.

50-09-4

Detail 21151836

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 21151834

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, hand sink located in the waiting station and sushi station.

14-33-4

Detail 21151829

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Glass door cooler located in the wait station.