Altamonte Springs, Seminole County

PILIN THAI RESTAURANT

851 W. SR 436 #1029, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714

FoodSeating
Latest violations
14
3 High Priority
Mar 25, 2026
City
Altamonte Springs
County
Seminole
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.

Mar 25, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 14

14-86-1

Detail 24467000

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. On lettuce container

01B-02-5

Detail 24467006

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Curry, 47F-55F cold holding in walk in cooler overnight per operator. Advised to discard

03A-02-5

Detail 24466997

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Curry, 47F-55F cold holding in walk in cooler overnight per operator. Advised to discard

05-05-4

Detail 24467007

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. In prep cooler on line was read -3F.

53B-13-5

Detail 24466999

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.

02C-02-5

Detail 24466995

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No Dates on various sauces in freezer

53B-14-5

Detail 24467003

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.

32-04-4

Detail 24466996

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both bathroom doors

14-01-5

Detail 24467001

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 24467005

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Several ceiling tiles in kitchen and dining room

12B-07-4

Detail 24466998

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 24467002

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table . Operator removed Corrected On-Site

35B-03-4

Detail 24467004

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Exterior exit door

06-01-5

Detail 24466994

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing at room temperature. Operator moved under cool running water Corrected On-Site

Oct 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

08B-27-4

Detail 24108688

High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. -cooked chicken in cardboard box. Operator moved product to plastic pan. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24108684

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -sprouts 50 on counter in kitchen less than 1 hour. Operator placed product back in reach in cooler. -curry 44 in walk-in cooler. Operator will monitor. Repeat Violation

16-03-4

Detail 24108682

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. -interior of dish machine has build up of debris.

32-04-4

Detail 24108681

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -closer on men's room door does not pull door fully closed.

36-32-5

Detail 24108685

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -1 tiles missing, 1 tile in disrepair, other not smooth. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 24108683

Basic - Food stored on floor. -containers and boxes of food on floor under shelves in walk-in cooler.

23-03-4

Detail 24108687

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

14-17-4

Detail 24108686

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

Mar 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

12A-27-4

Detail 23628907

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. -employee cracked raw egg into wok, continued cooking then handled to go container without washing hands. Advised.

03A-02-5

Detail 23628904

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -sprouts in cook line reach in cooler 56 less than 1 hour. Per operator product was on counter during lunch rush. Advised.

11-26-1

Detail 23628908

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. -newest employee has not read and signed.

36-37-5

Detail 23628906

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -ceiling tiles in kitchen not all smooth and cleanable. 1 broken, some acoustic tiles.

23-03-4

Detail 23628905

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fan cover in walk-in cooler soiled. Repeat Violation

Aug 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 23047778

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken portions above frozen vegetables, dumplings in reach in freezer.

03A-02-5

Detail 23047781

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -red, yellow, masson curries (44-45F - Cold Holding) less than 4 hours in walk in cooler.

41-17-4

Detail 23047780

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -yellow liquid in spray bottle at host stand. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23047779

Basic - Food stored on floor. -cases of eggs, onions on walk in cooler floor under shelves.

23-03-4

Detail 23047777

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fan cover slightly soiled in walk in cooler.

Feb 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 22628009

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over cooked chicken in reach in cooler on cookline. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08A-17-6

Detail 22628008

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Duck over pork in reach in freezer Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 22628004

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk sugar container..

10-02-4

Detail 22628007

Basic - In-use utensil not stored in a soiled container on,Cookline Corrected On-Site

35B-03-4

Detail 22628005

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Kitchen back door.

08B-39-4

Detail 22628006

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Boccoli in kitchen. Advised. Corrective Action Taken

Aug 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Total: 5

12A-05-4

Detail 22231793

High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -employee finished eating, began handling food equipment without washing hands. Educated, employee washed hands.

08A-02-6

Detail 22231794

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -plastic wrapped raw chicken over dumplings and won ton wrappers in reach-in freezer. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22231791

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw pork (51F - Cold Holding); noodles (47F - Cold Holding) less than 4 hours. Per operator, door left open for extended times during lunch, many items cooling. Walk-in cooler door must be kept closed so food remains at less than 41°f. Ambient temperature back to 41°f prior to end of inspection.

22-02-4

Detail 22231792

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -bottom of deflector in ice machine soiled. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22231795

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 copy, all staff on duty read and signed during inspection. All others staff to do the same on arrival. Corrected On-Site

Mar 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

08A-17-6

Detail 21876709

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. - Raw portioned ground beef stored above wonton wrapper and raw chicken stored above vegetable spring rolls. Advised to order food correctly in reach in freezers.

11-27-4

Detail 21876711

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. - Paperwork provided. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21876707

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Ice chute has buildup on interior right side.

11-26-1

Detail 21876706

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. - Paperwork provided. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 21876708

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

23-03-4

Detail 21876705

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease or dust. - Ventilation hood has slight grease buildup above wok station. - Walk in cooler ceiling has slight dust accumulation.

14-17-4

Detail 21876710

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

Dec 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 11

08A-02-6

Detail 21661650

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over raw crab meat in reach in freezer. Raw beef and raw chicken over veggie burgers.

03A-02-5

Detail 21661654

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Red curry 44F, milk 44 F in walk in cooler less than 4 hours. Large delivery day product closest to door.

03B-01-6

Detail 21661646

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tofu on top of steam table 95F less than 4 hours

41-10-4

Detail 21661648

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of Clorox wipes stored on dry storage shelf next to canned goods and over food. Corrected On-Site

52-04-5

Detail 21661653

Intermediate - Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. Menu states red snapper. Facility serving scarlet snapper. Operator corrected menus. Corrected On-Site

14-45-4

Detail 21661645

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard soiled on shelf near fryer.

36-73-4

Detail 21661647

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Debri on floor behind rice cooker.

10-12-5

Detail 21661649

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Cup holding ice scoop was soiled Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 21661652

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In cornstarch and sugar

23-03-4

Detail 21661655

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up on fryer. Debris build up on-underside of make table lid. Debris build up on exterior of rice cooker Walk in cooler fan cover has dust build up.

36-27-5

Detail 21661651

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Debris build up on suppression tank and wall around pressure tank. Corner of wall by prep table peeling.

May 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 8

50-17-2

Detail 21103131

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

31A-11-4

Detail 21103127

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Hand wash sink at servers area use to store drinks. When I ask the manager he told me is not a hand-sink. But it is at servers area.

02C-04-5

Detail 21103124

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again.Rice made on Wednesday and kept at chest freezer and peanut sauce and beef broth kept at tall reach in freezer.

53B-14-5

Detail 21103129

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. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 21103125

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.Behind cooking equipment at cook line.

10-20-4

Detail 21103128

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.Tongs at push cart handle. Corrected On-Site

35B-03-4

Detail 21103130

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.Back exit door.

14-17-4

Detail 21103126

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

Mar 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 8

22-45-4

Detail 20926897

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -employee washing, rinsing and air drying food containers. Educated operator, set up bus tub in 3rd sink with warm water and bleach. Tested, 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

08A-02-6

Detail 20926893

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -portioned raw pork above portioned edimame in upright freezer.

03A-02-5

Detail 20926891

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -bean sprouts 46, yellow curry 44 less than 1 hour. Per operator items out of cooler for stocking.

03B-01-6

Detail 20926898

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -tofu 98f less than 1 hour. Operator added to steam table. Corrective Action Taken

31A-07-4

Detail 20926894

Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. -per operator sink in wait station is not a hand wash sink but server preparing drinks, ice machine located in area. Recommend placing soap and paper towels for hand washing and drying at wait station sink.

53B-14-5

Detail 20926896

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. -1 current employee expired.

36-73-4

Detail 20926892

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -behind cooking equipment.

23-03-4

Detail 20926895

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -cook line reach-in cooler interiors, edges soiled. -under side of walk-in cooler shelf liners soiled. -walk-in cooler fan covers and ceiling.