MARY ESTHER, Okaloosa County

THAI NOODLE PLACE

1360 W HWY 98, MARY ESTHER, FL 32569

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 High Priority
Mar 24, 2026
City
MARY ESTHER
County
Okaloosa
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

Mar 24, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-41-4

Detail 24464093

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. Upon inspection observed chlorine sanitizer at 0 ppm. Multiple attempts conducted with both operator's and inspector's chlorine test strips. Additional attempt made to obtain chlorine sanitizer reading and observed 50 ppm reading. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 24464094

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection observed rice scoop in standing water registering 112f.

Dec 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53A-03-7

Detail 23412439

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

Jun 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 4

14-15-4

Detail 22738222

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Exterior walk in cooler Black plastic bucket with handle holding cooked chicken.

08A-02-6

Detail 22738221

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Kitchen upright Repackaged pork over produce and herbs / garnish. Storage chest freezer - repackaged raw chicken next to Ice cream . All frozen solid at time of inspection.

53B-05-5

Detail 22738223

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. Safe staff all expired Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22738224

Basic - Food stored on floor of exterior storage room - Boxed rice sticks, soy sauce.

Mar 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

08B-12-5

Detail 21900387

Basic - Stored food not covered. Upon inspection observed large container of raw chicken in walk in cooler not covered. Operator covered chicken during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Nov 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 21561832

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in prep cooler across from cook line- cut cabbage 51f. Operator removed cut cabbage to colder holding unit. Door opened frequently. Corrective Action Taken

40-06-5

Detail 21561830

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Upon inspection observed cell phone on prep table left side of cook line. Operator removed cell phone during inspection. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 21561831

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection observed scoops in standing water of 78f next to hot holding unit containing cooked rice.

23-03-4

Detail 21561833

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt or dust. Upon inspection observed top of paper towel dispenser next to 3 compartment sink with debris build up present and wall above hand washing sink in center of kitchen with food splatter mark present. Repeat Violation

Mar 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

14-15-4

Detail 20918181

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Upon inspection observed parsley in retail bag in reach in cooler right side of cook line.

41-05-4

Detail 20918178

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Can of Raid by back door inside kitchen. Operator removed can of Raid during inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-05-4

Detail 20918177

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Upon inspection observed cardboard lining bottom shelf across from cook line.

24-08-4

Detail 20918179

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Upon inspection observed drink cups stacked in wait station with moisture in between.

14-69-4

Detail 20918180

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Close to kitchen entry from dining room.

23-03-4

Detail 20918176

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt or dust. Grease build up on hood above cook line.

Sep 28, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

35A-02-6

Detail 20546506

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Upon inspection observed 2 small flying insects in kitchen. None observed landing on food/food contact surfaces.

14-74-7

Detail 20546509

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. Reach in cooler by cook line in kitchen.

12B-07-4

Detail 20546508

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup on prep table in front of cook line next to warmer containing rice for hot holding. Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 20546510

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Upon inspection observed stacked cups in wait station with moisture present in between cups.

23-03-4

Detail 20546507

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris or dust. Upon inspection observed grease build up on sprinklers above fryers in kitchen.

36-27-5

Detail 20546505

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Upon inspection observed splatter mark above hand washing sink in front of cook line in kitchen.