Payathai Restaurant in Atlantis

Last inspected:

5879 S Congress Ave, Atlantis, FL 33462
Overview

Payathai Restaurant in Atlantis operates under elevated compliance scrutiny with 92 violations documented across 23 inspections, averaging 4.0 violations per inspection. The facility has been subject to two formal disciplinary actions totaling $600 in fines. Recurring high-priority violations dominate the record: employee health reporting violations appeared in 7 of the 23 inspections; proper hand and arm washing violations were cited in 9 inspections; food contact surface violations were documented in 8 inspections; and consumer advisory violations appeared in 6 inspections. Shell stock requirements violations were cited in 4 inspections, suggesting systemic issues with raw shellfish handling and documentation. The most recent inspection on February 23, 2026 identified 15 violations including 6 high-priority findings, resulting in an administrative complaint recommendation. Prior to this escalation, an inspection on September 26, 2025 documented 12 violations with no further action disposition, indicating continued non-compliance despite prior enforcement. An inspection on November 2, 2023 also resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation following 6 violations.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

23Inspections
92Violations
0Closures
$600in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Payathai Restaurant in Atlantis: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages

This Facility 4 violations / inspection 4 violations per inspection
Palm Beach County Avg 3.77 violations / inspection 3.77 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Palm Beach County Avg 0.24 closures / facility 0.24 county average

Payathai Restaurant in Atlantis: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)

Total fines on record: $600.00

Disciplinary action history for Payathai Restaurant in Atlantis
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2024048468 $400.00 Jul 23, 2024 Miami (Doral)
2--2023065455 $200.00 Nov 2, 2023 Miami (Doral)

Payathai Restaurant in Atlantis: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)

— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Payathai Restaurant in Atlantis: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Payathai Restaurant in Atlantis last inspected?
Payathai Restaurant in Atlantis was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 23, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
What are the most common violations at Payathai Restaurant in Atlantis?
The most frequently cited violations at Payathai Restaurant in Atlantis are: Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has Payathai Restaurant in Atlantis had?
Payathai Restaurant in Atlantis has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Payathai Restaurant in Atlantis find?
Payathai Restaurant in Atlantis was most recently inspected on February 23, 2026 with 8 violation(s), including 6 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
Has Payathai Restaurant in Atlantis ever been shut down?
No, Payathai Restaurant in Atlantis has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
Has Payathai Restaurant in Atlantis faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Payathai Restaurant in Atlantis has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $600.00 in fines.
How much has Payathai Restaurant in Atlantis been fined?
Payathai Restaurant in Atlantis has been fined a total of $600.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

Nearby Establishments to Payathai Restaurant

Poor Inspection Records Near Atlantis

Stories You May Have Missed Atlantis

This page is maintained by FloridaFoodSafety.org and is not affiliated with Payathai Restaurant. How we collect and verify this data.