Thai Coconut Restaurant
A°7116 E Mercer Ln, Scottsdale 85254
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-70082
Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.
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Inspection history13 on record
2026
Feb 25, 2026Routine2 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with PIC to develop a schedule to monitor ice dispenser cleaning.
Inspector's notes
Observed brown/black residue inside ice machine in front service area. Cleaning must be done in equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: at frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. **2nd Repeat**
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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.
Inspector's notes
Observed in the rear of the facility underneath reach in cooler, also in front of the facility underneath grill line and reach in coolers organic matter build up. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
2025
Oct 23, 2025Routine4 priority1 foundation2 coreD°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Establishment is currently on a stipulated agreement with MCESD at time of inspection establishment found to be in compliance with agreement.
Inspector's notes
Observed employee barehand cooked ready-to-eat carrots and green beans in reach-in cooler and cooked eggplant in front prep cooler. PIC discarded items that were contaminated with bare hands.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-301.11(B) - Priority: Preventing Contamination from Hands. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing. Predefined Comment: RTE food that was contacted by bare hands was discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: Discussed the importance of preventing bare hand contact with ready-to-eat (RTE) foods with the person-in-charge (PIC). Bare hand contact is not approved with ready-to-eat (RTE) food items. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed diced raw chicken sitting directly on top of ready-to-eat potatoes in reach in cooler.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination. Predefined Comment: All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed brown/black residue inside ice machine in front service area. Cleaning must be done in equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: at frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.
Inspector's notes
Cooked chicken, cooked broccoli, and cooked shrimp prepared over 24 hours prior found without datemarks in reach-in cooler.
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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. Predefined Comment: All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. Predefined Comment: RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Employee Tylenol and lighter fuel stored directly above clean dishware next to prep cooler, and Windex and orchid food stored hung above sodas in front service area.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11 - Priority: Separation-Storage Predefined Comment: Chemicals must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items at all times to prevent contamination. All chemicals were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Wine bottle stored directly inside ice in ice machine used for customer drinks.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-303.11 - Priority: Ice Used as Exterior Coolant, Prohibited as Ingredient. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination. Predefined Comment: Ice used as an exterior coolant may not be used as an ingredient in any food/drinks. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed accumulation of food debris and grease behind and below equipment in cookline area and warewashing area.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Feb 13, 2025Routine2 priority1 foundation1 coreC°
Predefined Comment: Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed low temp dishwasher in use at time of inspection. Dishwasher produced 0ppm of chlorine at time of inspection via chemical test strip. PIC stated they will discontinue use of dishwasher and use 3-comp sink until repaired. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Dish machine must test between 50-100ppm on test strip.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.
Inspector's notes
***3rd repeat violation*** Observed raw shell eggs 68*f degrees and bean sprouts 66*f degrees sitting out on kitchen utility cart. Per PIC items had been out for less than 2 hours. Bean sprouts iced and eggs sent to double door cooler. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you.https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below.
Inspector's notes
In cookline reach-in observed Cooked tofu, cooked broccoli, cooked chicken, cut cabbage in cooling process between 47*f- 72*f degrees. Items within 6 hour time frame and sent to double door cooler to finish cooling.
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3-501.15 (A) - Priority Foundation: Cooling Methods. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Predefined Comment: TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. Small kitchen reach-in fridge does not have enough cooling capacity to do so rapidly.
Inspector's notes
Observed bagged chicken thawing in a bucket of stagnant water in the back kitchen. PIC had cook continue thawing over running water.
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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing Predefined Comment: All foods being thawed from frozen must be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
2024
Oct 31, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed facility without procedures for clean up of vomiting and diarrheal events.
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2-501.11 - Priority Foundation: Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. Predefined Comment: Written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events is required onsite at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Inspector provided procedures for clean up of vomiting and diarrheal events.
Inspector's notes
Bean sprouts in a bulk container across from the grill on a cart was observed at 53F.
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Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you.https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection.
Aug 9, 2024Re-Inspection1 coreall corrected on siteA°
Inspector's notes
Observed Chinese cabbage in box stored on top of trash receptacle at time of inspection. Person in charge moved Chinese cabbage to clean cart at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises
Jul 30, 2024Re-Inspection1 foundationB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been NOT been corrected. Re-inspection for Violation #33 will take place on 7/31 - please ensure cooler is fixed prior to then.
Inspector's notes
Observed ambient air temperature of reach in cooler at a temperature of 47*F at time of inspection.
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Predefined Comment: Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. 2nd Consecutive Violation
Jul 18, 2024Routine2 priority3 foundation1 coreD°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
When beginning inspection, there was no hand soap was at hand washing sink in in kitchen at time of inspection.
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6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing. Predefined Comment: Hand soap shall be provided at all hand sinks at all times PIC provided soap for handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed raw chicken, cooked potatoes and cooked shrimp in large reach in cooler at a temperature of 52-55*F and raw eggs stored next to reach in cooler at a temperature of 60*F person in charge explained eggs and chicken were received at 11am temperatures were taken at 1:40pm and cooked potatoes and shrimp were made yesterday. Potatoes and shrimp were discarded at time of inspection and raw chicken and eggs were placed on ice and moved to functioning reach in coolers to rapidly cool to 41*F at time of inspection. Ambient air temperature of reach in cooler at 50*F. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you.https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.
Inspector's notes
Observed Windex and multi-use cleaner spray bottles hanging on rack and spray nozzles pointed at single use utensils including plastic spoons, forks and knifes.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11 - Priority: Separation-Storage Predefined Comment: Chemicals must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items at all times to prevent contamination. All chemicals were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed ambient air temperature of reach in cooler at a temperature of 50*F at time of inspection.
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Predefined Comment: Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Person in charge did not have a probe thermometer at time of inspection.
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4-302.12 - Priority Foundation: Food Temperature Measuring Devices Predefined Comment: Properly calibrated probe thermometers are required at all times for monitoring food temperatures. Must provide a probe thermometer for establishment prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed Chinese cabbage in box stored on top of trash receptacle at time of inspection. Person in charge moved Chinese cabbage to clean cart at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises
Apr 24, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°
Upon Re-inspection violation #36, 6-501.111 has been corrected. Person in charge provided two pest control reports one on 4/16 and the other on 4/21.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Signer: Pamlada C.,Award: Re-Inspection
Apr 10, 2024Routine1 priority2 foundation1 coreB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Re-inspection on 4/23/24 for violation #36, 6-501.111.Inspection report emailed and verified. Provided person in charge with Fecal/Vomit Cleanup procedures. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: B,Signer: Natthata Frauchiger
PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-207.11 (B), P: Restriction and Storage-Medicines; Storage & labeling - Observed tylenol stored next to and with spices and bayer pain medication stored directly above clean bowls and plates in front cookline area. Person in charge moved medicines with personal items away from food and food contact surfaces. Medicines that are in a food establishment for the employees' use mustbe labeled and located to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. Priority Foundation-7-102.11, Pf: Common Name-Working Containers - Observed 3 spray bottles with chemicals below dish machine without labels. Chemicals were bleach and degreaser, person in charge labeled bottles. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies must be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-6-501.111 (C), Pf: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence - Observed multiple cockroaches in cfm certificate next to handwashing sink and underneath rack with clean bowls and plates in front cookline area. The premises must be maintained free of insects, rodents, and other pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled to eliminate their presence on the premises by: routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and eliminating harborage conditions. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions - Observed accumulation of food debris and grease beneath equipment in cookline and prep table area. Also, observed food debris below sugar and rice bins in dry storage. Premises must be cleaned with enough frequency to maintain it clean. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Aug 29, 2023Routine1 coreA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed bodily fluid clean up procedures. Provided guidance document.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure youreceive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report toreview, orContact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-servicerestaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail foodmarkets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Inspection report emailed.Signer: Natthata Frauchiger,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: A
Core-5-203.13, C: Service Sink Observed no mop/janitorial sink present. Person in charge stated that they used to share an indoor mop sink with their neighbors, but stopped when ownership changed next door. Discussed with person in charge a mop/janitorial sink is required for establishment operation. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →