Brandon, Hillsborough County

THAI MAX

507 BRANDON TOWN CTR, Brandon, FL 33511

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
12
1 High Priority
Mar 26, 2026
City
Brandon
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
18

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.

Mar 26, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 12

22-42-4

Detail 24470181

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 10ppm. Coached operator on the correct chlorine ratio, Operator added more chlorine, tested at 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

53A-05-6

Detail 24470178

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

53B-13-5

Detail 24470176

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 expired and 1 current food handler certificate available, 4 employees present

53B-14-5

Detail 24470185

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 expired certificate.

14-01-5

Detail 24470183

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop sauce from bucket in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

35A-03-4

Detail 24470180

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on the floor by soda syrup rack. Operator removed roaches, cleaned and sanitized the area. Corrected On-Site

16-13-5

Detail 24470179

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed soap in center compartment of 3 compartment sink. Coached operator on correct order for wash/rinse/sanitize. Operator replaced the order correctly. Corrected On-Site

10-12-5

Detail 24470182

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed stored on soda fountain grate. Operator placed scoop in ice with the handle up. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 24470187

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching food in bulk rice. Operator placed correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24470186

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris on the bottom of reach in freezer at cookline.

08B-17-4

Detail 24470177

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed cases of produce stored over washed/prepared containers of produce in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 24470184

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour container not labeled. Operator replaced label. Corrected On-Site

Sep 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

41-07-4

Detail 24065212

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of ibuprofen on front counter. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 24065211

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in bucket of sauce in walk in cooler.

40-06-5

Detail 24065214

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack on shelf with food items. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 24065213

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 touching food in bulk sugar. Operator placed correctly. Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 24065210

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed red peppers, green peppers, broccoli and mushrooms stored over ready to eat items in walk in cooler.

Feb 25, 2025

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

35A-04-4

Detail 23560047

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1 rodent dropping near ice machine, employee removed and sanitized at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint

Dec 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

33-20-4

Detail 23431848

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: Time Extended

Dec 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

35A-04-4

Detail 23430371

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 18 rodent droppings observed on floor under soda syrup rack.

41-15-5

Detail 23430372

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Chlorine tested at over 200ppm. Manager corrected to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23430370

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in bucket of sauce in walk in cooler.

33-20-4

Detail 23430369

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.

Dec 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

05-09-4

Detail 22523429

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.

23-03-4

Detail 22523430

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gaskets soiled

Sep 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

41-07-4

Detail 22267256

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medication stored on shelf above prep table

22-38-5

Detail 22267257

Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Manager purchased sanitizer at time of inspection Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 22267254

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoon stored in water temped at 80 degrees F on service line next to rice warmer

12B-13-4

Detail 22267255

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink stored in walk-in cooler on shelf above restaurant food

May 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

41-17-4

Detail 22027649

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with a pink sanitizer stored on shelf under 3-compartment sink

36-27-5

Detail 22027650

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall above 3-compartment sink soiled with black mold

Apr 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

50-17-3

Detail 21756920

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

53B-05-5

Detail 21756921

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

10-08-5

Detail 21756919

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in ice machine Warning

Jul 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

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

35A-05-4

Detail 21198618

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 10 live roaches on wall above 3-compartment sink Repeat Violation Warning

41-17-4

Detail 21198623

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. O spray bottle filled with pink sanitizer not labeled under 3-compartment sink Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 21198621

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on dry storage shelf Warning

40-06-5

Detail 21198622

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee glasses stored on shelf above prep table Repeat Violation Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 21198620

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

06-01-5

Detail 21198619

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp thawing at room temperature Warning

Apr 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

14-31-5

Detail 20994895

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed beef stored in non food grade bags in reachin freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-07: Observed beef stored in non food grade bags in reachin freezer Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-08: Observed beef stored in non food grade bags in reachin freezer Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 20994894

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk-in cooler rust pitted Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-07: Observed shelves in walk-in cooler rust pitted Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-08: Observed shelves in walk-in cooler rust pitted Time Extended

Apr 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

14-31-5

Detail 20992848

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed beef stored in non food grade bags in reachin freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-07: Observed beef stored in non food grade bags in reachin freezer Time Extended

35A-05-4

Detail 20992849

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on hand washing sign at hand sink in dish area Observed approximately 5 live roaches on wall and prep table near back door Corrected-observed employee eradicate, discard,and sanitize area Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-07: 10 live roaches in door handle of walk-in cooler 1 live roach on floor of service line 1 live roach on wall above 3-compartment sink 1 live roach inside electrical box Time Extended

35A-23-4

Detail 20992852

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed approximately 2 egg casings on top of the paper towel machine at the hand sink in the dish area Corrected-observed employee discard and sanitize area Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-07: Observed 1 egg casing on floor near prep sink Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 20992851

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold build inside ice machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-07: Observed black mold build inside ice machine Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 20992850

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk-in cooler rust pitted Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-07: Observed shelves in walk-in cooler rust pitted Time Extended

Apr 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

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

14-31-5

Detail 20988470

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed beef stored in non food grade bags in reachin freezer Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 20988468

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on hand washing sign at hand sink in dish area Observed approximately 5 live roaches on wall and prep table near back door Corrected-observed employee eradicate, discard,and sanitize area Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-23-4

Detail 20988465

High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed approximately 2 egg casings on top of the paper towel machine at the hand sink in the dish area Corrected-observed employee discard and sanitize area Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 20988471

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed measuring cup stored in hand sink Corrected-observed employee remove Corrected On-Site Warning

22-20-5

Detail 20988463

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

08B-49-4

Detail 20988467

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee fruit bowl and sandwich not segregated in walk-in cooler Warning

40-06-5

Detail 20988466

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed tools stored above prep table Corrected-observed employee remove Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 20988472

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed soy sauce , and bags of rice stored on floor in kitchen blocking exit door Corrected-observed employee place on shelf Corrected On-Site Warning

35B-05-4

Detail 20988464

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed back door open Corrected-observed employee close back door Corrected On-Site Warning

14-17-4

Detail 20988469

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk-in cooler rust pitted Warning

Nov 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 9

41-10-4

Detail 20663388

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed 2 containers of medicine stored on prep table on cookline Corrected-observed employee remove Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

29-28-4

Detail 20663386

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.

50-09-4

Detail 20663387

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 2020 license posted Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 20663391

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board grooved and stained on cookline Repeat Violation

12B-02-4

Detail 20663392

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating meal on cookline

08B-49-4

Detail 20663389

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored with sale food in walk-in cooler

40-06-5

Detail 20663385

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed tools stored above prep table on cookline Corrected-observed employee remove Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20663384

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food debris inside reachin cooler

16-46-4

Detail 20663390

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to plastic containers on storage shelf above 3-comp sink