Bloomingdale, Hillsborough County

THAI CHILLI PEPPER

875 E BLOOMINGDALE AVE, Bloomingdale, FL 33511

FoodSeating
Latest violations
13
5 Intermediate
Sep 25, 2025
City
Bloomingdale
County
Hillsborough
Status
Closed
Inspections
15

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.

Sep 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 5Basic: 8Total: 13

31A-09-4

Detail 24066868

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dustpan stored in hand sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 24066860

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for dish machine.

31B-02-4

Detail 24066871

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

31B-03-4

Detail 24066863

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

02C-02-5

Detail 24066865

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in all coolers not date marked. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 24066862

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

16-21-4

Detail 24066869

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 24066872

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in multiple bulk ingredients.

50-09-4

Detail 24066866

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

12B-07-4

Detail 24066861

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table.

40-06-5

Detail 24066870

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack stored on bulk rice bin.

10-07-4

Detail 24066867

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice paddle in standing water 84F

23-03-4

Detail 24066864

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease buildup on hood filters. Repeat Violation

Apr 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

02C-02-5

Detail 23684679

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in reach in cooler not date marked. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-04: Time Extended

16-21-4

Detail 23684680

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-04: Time Extended

36-03-4

Detail 23684677

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at doorway into kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-04: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 23684676

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler door Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-04: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23684678

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have buildup of grease. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-04: Time Extended

Apr 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 10

35A-05-4

Detail 23680155

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach observed under 3 compartment sink. 1 live roach under wire shelving in kitchen. 1 live roach observed coming out of wall junction with missing cove molding. Operator eradicated and removed, cleaned and sanitized the area. Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-03-4

Detail 23680154

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed cook washing hands in 3 compartment sink. Explained hand washing only in hand wash sink. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 23680159

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket, steel wool, and sponge in hand sink by back door. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 23680156

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in reach in cooler not date marked. Warning

16-21-4

Detail 23680151

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 23680160

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop bulk rice, bulk sugar. Warning

36-03-4

Detail 23680158

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at doorway into kitchen. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 23680157

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 5 dead roaches observed behind ice machine. 1 dead roaches observed under 3 compartment sink. 2 dead roaches observed behind trash can in kitchen hallway. 17 dead roaches observed under 3 compartment sink between Operator removed roaches, cleaned and sanitized the areas. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-11-5

Detail 23680152

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler door Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23680153

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have buildup of grease. Warning

Dec 26, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

02C-02-5

Detail 23440956

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking observed on any time/temperature control for safety foods in any refrigerator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 23440954

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Broken handle observed on reach in cooler in wait station. Torn gaskets on flip top cooler on cookline. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 23440955

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on screen door at rear exit, screen also has several large holes. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Time Extended

Oct 24, 2024

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 10Total: 17

12A-09-4

Detail 23308199

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee preparing lettuce wraps, then bread raw chicken. The employee then rinsed the gloves to begin another task. Instructed the employee to discard the gloves and why, and to properly wash hands before putting on new gloves. Warning

41-10-4

Detail 23308204

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed disinfecting wipes stored next to clean dishes. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

11-27-4

Detail 23308206

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed written procedures to operator. Corrective Action Taken Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23308196

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 23308197

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed operator place soap at hand sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 23308201

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking observed on any time/temperature control for safety foods in any refrigerator. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 23308207

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with purple liquid with no label under 3 compartment sink. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 23308198

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in bulk rice container and bulk sugar container Warning

50-09-4

Detail 23308194

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 23308205

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed mug and water bottle on prep table near rear exit. Operator removed drinks. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

14-11-5

Detail 23308200

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Broken handle observed on reach in cooler in wait station. Torn gaskets on flip top cooler on cookline. Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 23308209

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on screen door at rear exit, screen also has several large holes. Warning

10-20-4

Detail 23308202

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

51-13-4

Detail 23308193

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 23308195

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Provided sign to operator, operator placed at sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-12-4

Detail 23308208

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on table in expo area. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 23308203

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar in 2 buckets not labeled. Warning

Apr 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

08A-04-5

Detail 22766599

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over lettuce Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 22766597

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic containers in sink

12B-07-4

Detail 22766594

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

10-20-4

Detail 22766596

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

25-06-4

Detail 22766593

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.

42-01-4

Detail 22766595

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

21-12-4

Detail 22766598

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

Nov 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

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

29-42-4

Detail 22443480

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed missing at mop sink - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: Time Extended

31A-09-4

Detail 22443479

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic containers stored in hand sink - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 22443481

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed under screen door in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: Time Extended

Sep 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 9

29-42-4

Detail 22281862

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

11-27-4

Detail 22281858

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator

31A-09-4

Detail 22281860

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic containers stored in hand sink

53B-01-5

Detail 22281859

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

11-26-1

Detail 22281855

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed to operator

22-20-5

Detail 22281863

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold inside ice machine

12B-07-4

Detail 22281857

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table

35B-01-4

Detail 22281856

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed under screen door in kitchen

02D-01-5

Detail 22281861

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour in dry storage area

May 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

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

29-42-4

Detail 21992673

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed missing at mop sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Observed missing at mop sink Time Extended

53B-05-5

Detail 21992672

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Observed no employee training at time of inspection Admin Complaint

35B-01-4

Detail 21992671

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on back screen door Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Observed on back screen door Time Extended

08B-47-4

Detail 21992669

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container of oil stored on floor in kitchen next to back door Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Observed a container of oil stored on floor in kitchen next to back door Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 21992670

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk salt not labeled on shelf above prep table adjacent to fryers Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Observed bulk salt not labeled on shelf above prep table adjacent to fryers Time Extended

Mar 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 10

22-41-4

Detail 21843966

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. Observed dish machine tested at 0ppm Observed employee set up 3-compartment sink , sanitizer was tested at 50ppm Corrective Action Taken Warning

50-17-3

Detail 21843964

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning

29-42-4

Detail 21843963

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

31A-09-4

Detail 21843962

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a plastic bowl stored in hand sink on cookline Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 21843967

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21843961

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table on cookline Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 21843959

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on back screen door Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 21843960

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container of oil stored on floor in kitchen next to back door Warning

10-07-4

Detail 21843965

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop in a bowl of water temped at 70 degrees Fahrenheit Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 21843958

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk salt not labeled on shelf above prep table adjacent to fryers Warning

Sep 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

29-42-4

Detail 21364288

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed missing at mop sink Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-21: Observed missing at mop sink Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-19: Observed missing at mop sink Time Extended

53B-05-5

Detail 21364287

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-21: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-19: Observed no state approved employee food training Admin Complaint

Jul 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

29-42-4

Detail 21210100

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed missing at mop sink Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-21: Observed missing at mop sink Time Extended

53B-05-5

Detail 21210101

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-21: Time Extended

Jul 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 10

08A-04-5

Detail 21206462

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over unwashed broccoli Corrected- observed employee place raw chicken on bottom shelf Inspector emailed operator a storage chart Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 21206467

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 40 rodent droppings on top of dish machine Admin Complaint

29-42-4

Detail 21206466

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

31A-09-4

Detail 21206464

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer bucket stored in hand sink on cookline Corrected- observed employee remove Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 21206461

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21206459

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected-observed employee remove Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 21206465

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oil stored on floor in kitchen Repeat Violation Warning

10-20-4

Detail 21206458

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handles Corrected- observed employee remove and place in dish area Corrected On-Site Warning

10-07-4

Detail 21206463

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoon stored on standing water on service line Corrected- observed employee discard water Corrected On-Site Warning

06-01-5

Detail 21206460

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish thawing at room temperature Corrected- observed employee place under cold running water Corrected On-Site Warning

Apr 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

50-17-2

Detail 20978727

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

29-42-4

Detail 20978723

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

31A-09-4

Detail 20978721

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic bowl stored in hand sink on cookline Corrected-observed employee remove Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20978725

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold build up inside ice machine

14-01-5

Detail 20978724

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl used to scoop rice

08B-47-4

Detail 20978720

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed container of oil stored on floor on dry storage area Corrected-observed employee place on shelf Corrected On-Site

21-44-1

Detail 20978722

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed store on floor on cookline Corrected-observed employee place on shelf Corrected On-Site

21-07-4

Detail 20978719

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer at 0ppm , Corrected-observed employee discard , replace , and retest at 100ppm Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20978726

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk sugar not labeled on dry storage shelf

Jan 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 10

02C-02-5

Detail 20817908

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

36-36-4

Detail 20817906

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Several places throughout kitchen

36-34-5

Detail 20817899

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

12B-07-4

Detail 20817900

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

10-20-4

Detail 20817901

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven doors Repeat Violation

21-04-4

Detail 20817907

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

23-03-4

Detail 20817902

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket Repeat Violation

24-18-4

Detail 20817905

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Utensils in bucket

06-01-5

Detail 20817903

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. On prep table Put in cooler Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 20817904

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cutting board Corrected On-Site