Thai Island Restaurant in Key West
711 Eisenhower Dr, Key West, FL 33040
Thai Island Restaurant in Key West has been emergency-closed twice for roach and rodent activity, most recently on July 17, 2025. The facility has accumulated 247 violations across 25 inspections since 2016, averaging 9.9 violations per inspection—nearly double the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations for hand washing, food condition, employee health reporting, and proper food handling procedures appear repeatedly throughout the record. A complaint-based inspection on July 17, 2025 documented 42 violations including deficiencies in water supply, hand washing, approved food sources, and food contact surface sanitation, resulting in an emergency closure order. The facility was re-inspected on July 18, 2025 as a callback and complied with corrections, with 21 violations cited. Hand washing violations, food contact surface sanitation failures, and time-as-a-control violations have been documented in nearly every inspection over the past three years. The facility has also been cited three times for fire safety violations involving improper propane tank storage inside the building (2016, 2017, 2025). Four disciplinary actions have been taken against the facility totaling $1,940 in fines. The most recent inspection on July 18, 2025 was a callback inspection that resulted in compliance.
Most recent closure: July 17, 2025 for roach & rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: July 18, 2025
Thai Island Restaurant in Key West: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
Thai Island Restaurant in Key West: Emergency Closure History (2)
Thai Island Restaurant in Key West: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (4)
Total fines on record: $1,940.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2025053285 | $400.00 | Jul 17, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 1--2018002407 | $800.00 | Jan 9, 2018 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 1--2016002983 | $300.00 | Jan 14, 2016 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 1--2015022499 | $440.00 | Apr 22, 2015 | Tampa |
Thai Island Restaurant in Key West: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (5)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Warning Issued
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Warning Issued
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Warning Issued
Thai Island Restaurant in Key West: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 4 inspections37 violations · 20 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections24 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— 5 inspections28 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections26 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Thai Island Restaurant in Key West: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Thai Island Restaurant in Key West last inspected?
- Thai Island Restaurant in Key West was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 18, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- When was Thai Island Restaurant in Key West last shut down?
- Thai Island Restaurant in Key West was last shut down on July 17, 2025 for roach & rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Thai Island Restaurant in Key West?
- The most frequently cited violations at Thai Island Restaurant in Key West are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Outer openings protected.
- How many health inspections has Thai Island Restaurant in Key West had?
- Thai Island Restaurant in Key West has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Thai Island Restaurant in Key West find?
- Thai Island Restaurant in Key West was most recently inspected on July 18, 2025 with 10 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Thai Island Restaurant in Key West ever been shut down?
- Yes, Thai Island Restaurant in Key West has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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 V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
- Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
- What does Florida violation V27 (Correct procedures) mean?
- Violation 27 (Correct procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/27.
- Has Thai Island Restaurant in Key West had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Thai Island Restaurant in Key West has 5 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Thai Island Restaurant in Key West faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Thai Island Restaurant in Key West has 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,940.00 in fines.
- How much has Thai Island Restaurant in Key West been fined?
- Thai Island Restaurant in Key West has been fined a total of $1,940.00 across 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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