Port Orange, Volusia County

THAI KITCHEN BY SAOWANEE

1781 DUNLAWTON AVE #3, Port Orange, FL 32127

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
1 Intermediate
May 27, 2026
City
Port Orange
County
Volusia
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.

May 27, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

31A-09-4

Detail 24594914

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -partially obstructed hand sink access by wire rack/end of 3 compartment sink

14-45-4

Detail 24594913

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact surface. -cardboard lining top of refrigerator

36-34-5

Detail 24594908

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

33-11-4

Detail 24594912

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

23-03-4

Detail 24594909

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters, backslash behind cookline

25-17-4

Detail 24594910

Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. -food trays on soiled liner at wire rack

02D-01-5

Detail 24594911

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -containers of white seasoning next to fryer

Dec 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

12A-12-4

Detail 24242963

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. -employee portioned raw chicken after handling container/lid scooped cooked rice from bulk container -employee

08A-20-5

Detail 24242965

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.

02C-02-5

Detail 24242968

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked, portioned brown rice inside walk in cooler

36-34-5

Detail 24242967

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vent in back area near dishwasher

13-07-4

Detail 24242966

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -bracelet won by cook while preparing food

14-11-5

Detail 24242969

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -deteriorating particle board/wood shelving near dish machine

36-73-4

Detail 24242971

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -some grease build up on floor behind cookline equipment

36-24-5

Detail 24242964

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -hole on wall above handwashing sink in prep area

23-03-4

Detail 24242970

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -lining for wire rack shelving across from wok

Apr 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 23741096

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw poultry stored above containers of sauces inside cooler Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23741097

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); raw beef (50F - Cold Holding); ground chicken (51F - Cold Holding); ground pork (50F - Cold Holding) inside cooler across from cookline, manager stated placed into unit hours prior, moved to nearby freezer to rapidly cool to 41F, rechecked 30 minutes later at 42-43FWarning -advising operator to ensure temperatures are maintained at 41F or below, repeat violations for cold holding temperatures may be addressed with administrative enforcement. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 23741098

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked rice

32-04-4

Detail 23741095

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

36-32-5

Detail 23741100

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -bulging ceiling tile inside restroom

14-11-5

Detail 23741102

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -area behind hand sink next to 3 compartment sink, advised to fill -some shelving deteriorated

10-01-5

Detail 23741099

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -handle resting inside bulk container of rice Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 23741101

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -cookline

Dec 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-05-4

Detail 23437652

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -inside stand up cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: Time Extended

Dec 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 13

41-07-4

Detail 23395323

High Priority - Containers of medicine/bulk vitamins improperly stored. -inhaler medicine stored above food preparation/storage area -bulk containers of vitamins/minerals stored above pre-packaged food in station outside of kitchen, bottom shelf

22-41-4

Detail 23395333

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. Warning

12A-16-4

Detail 23395330

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.

14-31-5

Detail 23395332

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -retail bags used for direct contact with produce inside walk in cooler

08A-05-6

Detail 23395331

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw skewers stored above curries inside small cooler across from stove Corrected On-Site

52-04-5

Detail 23395327

Intermediate - Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. -"snapper" in menu descriptions, operator only providing grouper for new menu alterations, from person in charge Warning

14-16-4

Detail 23395328

Intermediate - Food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. -some bowls inside prep area

22-02-4

Detail 23395329

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -debris stuck to can opener blade -interior of microwave

02C-02-5

Detail 23395324

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -individual portions of rice

14-05-4

Detail 23395326

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -inside stand up cooler

24-05-4

Detail 23395321

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -storage rack across from ice machine

08B-12-5

Detail 23395322

Basic - Stored food not covered inside walk in cooler

02D-01-5

Detail 23395325

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -salt

May 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 9

03A-02-5

Detail 22898198

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw shell eggs ambient air temperature 66F and white rice 59F, per operator less than 1 hour on prep cart, operator relocated to lower portion of reach-in cooler. Advised operator of optional Time As Public Health Control procedure. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22898190

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -inside of ice machine has a light accumulation of black, mold-like substance Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 22898192

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handwash sink next to cookline blocked by large pots on cooling rack, operator relocated rack Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22898196

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in service area, operator restocked Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 22898194

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

32-04-4

Detail 22898193

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

36-34-5

Detail 22898195

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling above storage rack next to hood has an accumulation of grease Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 22898191

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

36-27-5

Detail 22898197

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above handwash sink in kitchen has an accumulation of grease

Nov 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

08A-02-6

Detail 22474272

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw chicken stored above cut cabbage and vegetables in bottom of white stand up reach-in freezer, operator reorganized Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 22474274

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -inside of ice machine has an accumulation of debris Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 22474271

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling tiles in dining area have apparent water damage, operator states the landlord had sent a roofer to affect repairs Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 22474273

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling tiles above pot storage rack

36-73-4

Detail 22474277

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floors behind and underneath ice machine have an accumulation of grease and food debris Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 22474276

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Handwash sink in kitchen has a sign stating "Hand Wash Only", provided handwash signs, operator posted Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22474278

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris. -side of flat top grill facing the fryer has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris -splash guard on fryer has an accumulation of grease and food debris -hood filters have an accumulation of grease and food debris Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 22474275

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -sugar container lacking label, employee labeled Corrected On-Site

Jun 29, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 10

08A-02-6

Detail 22094162

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 vegetables in white reach-in freezer

03A-02-5

Detail 22094167

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. a¿¿bean sprouts 56F, per operator stored in water on prep shelf less than 30 minutes, operator relocated to reach-in cooler Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 22094166

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -inside of ice machine has a light accumulation of mold-like substance

32-04-4

Detail 22094165

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

36-32-5

Detail 22094168

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -multiple ceiling tiles in dining area with apparent water damage, condensation forming on ceiling vents. Operator states that he has contacted their landlord regarding repairs and the employees wipe the ceiling vents every morning before opening the restaurant.

36-73-4

Detail 22094160

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath cooking equipment has an accumulation if grease and food debris Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 22094163

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -multiple sets of tongs hanging off oven door handle, operator relocated Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22094164

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

42-03-5

Detail 22094159

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. -tool kit stored on shelf above rice cooker, operator removed Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 22094161

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above handwash sink and prep sink in kitchen has an accumulation of grease Repeat Violation

Mar 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 13

01B-02-5

Detail 21840324

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.

03A-02-5

Detail 21840320

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw chicken wontons 48F, per operator less than 1 hour in top of reach in cooler, operator relocated to reach in freezer -cooked rice 73F, per operator less than 1 hour on prep table, operator relocated to reach in cooler Corrective Action Taken

03D-07-5

Detail 21840321

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. -raw chicken 58-61F, per operator in walk in cooler more than 4 hours after thawing, operator discarded Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21840325

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside of microwave oven lightly soiled -small white cutting board on prep table stained

16-21-4

Detail 21840326

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

14-01-5

Detail 21840329

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl in sugar container, operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

24-05-4

Detail 21840317

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -large stainless steel pots on shelf above dishwasher not inverted

36-73-4

Detail 21840323

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath cookline has an accumulation of grease and food debris

23-03-4

Detail 21840328

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -outside of microwave oven soiled -walk in cooler door and gasket soiled -walk in cooler fan covers soiled Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 21840319

Basic - Stored food not covered. -small hot holding unit with TCS sauce not covered, operator covered Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 21840322

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above handwash sink and prep sink has an accumulation of grease Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 21840327

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -wet wiping cloth hanging off side of sanitizer bucket, operator submerged in solution Corrected On-Site

21-07-4

Detail 21840318

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm, operator refilled sanitizer bucket, retested 100ppm

Jul 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

08A-04-5

Detail 21188199

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -raw chicken stored over raw unwashed bananas in walk in cooler, operator moved bananas Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 21188205

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

22-02-4

Detail 21188203

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -internet of reach in coolers throughout kitchen -cutting boards stained throughout kitchen

16-21-4

Detail 21188202

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

14-01-5

Detail 21188204

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl in sugar container Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 21188200

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

23-03-4

Detail 21188201

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in cooler door and gasket soiled -walk in cooler fan covers soiled -reach in freezer gasket soiled -interior of ice machine soiled Repeat Violation

24-18-4

Detail 21188206

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 21188207

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above handwash sink next to cookline soiled with grease Repeat Violation

Jan 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 11Total: 12

27-16-4

Detail 20766386

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -handwash sink in service area only 91°F

22-20-5

Detail 20766388

Basic - Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

14-01-5

Detail 20766393

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl in cooked rice container Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 20766384

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -vent over dish drying rack

24-05-4

Detail 20766395

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -spoons and forks not stored inverted Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 20766387

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cutting board on prep table across from triple sink

40-06-5

Detail 20766389

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee food on shelf next to pan of cooked chicken cooling -employee food stored above noodles and cut cabbage -employee beverages stored next to sugar container Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 20766394

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -accumulation of food debris and grease on floor in walk in cooler -accumulation of food debris and grease on floor under cookline

23-03-4

Detail 20766385

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in cooler door and gasket -hood filters above cookline -mop sink thoroughly soiled

36-27-5

Detail 20766392

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above handwash sink/pot storage shelf.

21-12-4

Detail 20766391

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

02D-01-5

Detail 20766390

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -sugar container not labeled, operator corrected on site Corrected On-Site

Jul 1, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 20310923

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken in bowl stored over cut limes Raw chicken over sauce in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

08A-17-6

Detail 20310930

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 chicken over ready to eat in white freezer Raw chicken over cooked ducked 2 door freezer Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 20310924

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cabbage 45f,sprouts 63f less than 4 hours Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 20310932

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand sanitizer stored on ice machine Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 20310922

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Waitstation Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 20310925

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

10-01-5

Detail 20310931

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

23-03-4

Detail 20310928

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters - grease Gasket on reach in cooler cookline

25-02-4

Detail 20310929

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.

02D-01-5

Detail 20310926

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Brown sugar

36-10-4

Detail 20310927

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floors soiled under cooking equipment and other equipment in kitchen.