Little Thai Cafe in Tarpon Springs

Last inspected:

1810 S Pinellas Ave 1, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Overview

Little Thai Cafe in Tarpon Springs has received 24 inspections over its record with 167 total violations, averaging 6.96 violations per inspection—significantly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. High-priority violations have been a persistent concern, particularly employee health policy and proper hand/arm washing, which appeared in 7 of the 24 inspections on record. Additional recurring high-priority findings include shell stock requirements, consumer advisory violations, chemical storage, and food source approval issues. A fire safety violation citing a locked exit door was documented on March 5, 2020 and corrected on site. The most recent inspection on January 28, 2026 found 9 violations including two high-priority employee health policy violations and two high-priority hand/arm washing violations, with the inspection completed and no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

24Inspections
167Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Little Thai Cafe in Tarpon Springs: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages

This Facility 7 violations / inspection 7 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg 6.13 violations / inspection 6.13 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Pinellas County Avg 0.35 closures / facility 0.35 county average

Little Thai Cafe in Tarpon Springs: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 46-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Unlocked **Corrected On-Site**

Little Thai Cafe in Tarpon Springs: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)

— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections19 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 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
— 4 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Little Thai Cafe in Tarpon Springs: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Little Thai Cafe in Tarpon Springs last inspected?
Little Thai Cafe in Tarpon Springs was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 28, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Little Thai Cafe in Tarpon Springs?
The most frequently cited violations at Little Thai Cafe in Tarpon Springs are: Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Little Thai Cafe in Tarpon Springs had?
Little Thai Cafe in Tarpon Springs has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Little Thai Cafe in Tarpon Springs find?
Little Thai Cafe in Tarpon Springs was most recently inspected on January 28, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Little Thai Cafe in Tarpon Springs ever been shut down?
No, Little Thai Cafe in Tarpon Springs has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
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.
Has Little Thai Cafe in Tarpon Springs had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Little Thai Cafe in Tarpon Springs has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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