Lutz, Hillsborough County

THAI CAFE MODERN

18431 N US HWY 41, Lutz, FL 33549

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
3 Intermediate
May 4, 2026
City
Lutz
County
Hillsborough
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 4, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 24554318

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained in kitchen Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 24554323

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for chlorine solution in kitchen Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 24554324

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Opened half and half no date marked over 24 hours in reach in cooler in bar Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24554322

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket in reach in cooler soiled and black mold like substance buildup

12B-13-4

Detail 24554321

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee opened bottle water in reach in cooler . Operator removed it

08B-17-4

Detail 24554319

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed eggplant and cucumber above soup.

21-09-4

Detail 24554320

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Soiled wet wiping cloth in use in kitchen Repeat Violation

Jan 8, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 24289199

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken above cooked noodle in reach in cooler . Operator removed chicken

03A-02-5

Detail 24289197

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw beef (46F - Cold Holding); raw pork (47F - Cold Holding); operator stated that those two items took out from freezer two hours ago. Operator removed them back to freezer cool off. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 24289198

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained

16-37-1

Detail 24289196

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

53B-13-5

Detail 24289201

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. Nhing, hired more than 60days, no proof of employee training.

02C-02-5

Detail 24289202

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

21-09-4

Detail 24289200

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Multiple solid wet WC on top of prep table in use.

Jun 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

22-08-4

Detail 23823790

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

25-32-4

Detail 23823789

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cut the top off of gal jug and reusing for sauce container on cook line in reachin cooler.

Jan 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03F-02-5

Detail 23464419

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Sushi rice with no time mark, prepared at 11am, time mark added Corrected On-Site

01D-02-4

Detail 23464421

Intermediate - Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. Business does not have most recent invoices for non-exempt fish onsite.

22-02-4

Detail 23464417

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Accumulation of grease on stove surface. Fryer baskets soiled.

11-26-1

Detail 23464411

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.

16-21-4

Detail 23464415

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

14-01-5

Detail 23464410

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Deli cups in cornstarch, flour and sugar bins

14-45-4

Detail 23464409

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.

14-09-4

Detail 23464412

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

24-08-4

Detail 23464413

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at front counter

36-73-4

Detail 23464418

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line

08B-38-4

Detail 23464414

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bad of flour on floor in front of dry storage shelf

23-03-4

Detail 23464420

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine in kitchen soiled. Cooler gaskets soiled. Accumulation of grease on equipment on cook line

21-07-4

Detail 23464416

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at front counter 200ppm, staff corrected to 100ppm Corrected On-Site

Apr 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

53B-14-5

Detail 22794674

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. Observed for Kunchit expired 01/19/2024

16-21-4

Detail 22794673

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area, employee cleaned exterior of dishwasher. Corrected On-Site

14-45-4

Detail 22794672

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 22794675

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under kitchen equipment.

10-20-4

Detail 22794671

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven door handle, employee removed tong from door handle. Corrected On-Site

Dec 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 14

01B-01-4

Detail 22482274

High Priority - Dented cans present. See stop sale. Bamboo shoots vesin 1 can

22-41-4

Detail 22482265

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. Tested at 0 ppm sanitizer bucket was empty employee added new sanitizer. Rested to 100 ppm Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 22482264

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over ready to eat dumplings reach in cooler. Raw chicken raw shelled eggs over ready to eat chicken reach in cooler on cooks line. Employee removed raw shelled eggs in one cooler to proper storage. Corrective Action Taken

12A-09-4

Detail 22482275

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Washed gloves in hand washing sink. Discussed with employee the importance of removing gloves and washing hands.

03A-02-5

Detail 22482268

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in main prep cooler on cooks line. Cold holding: raw beef 45 f raw chicken 45 f employee moved to freezer 2nd temp Cooked chicken 47 f moved to freezer. 2nd temp

03F-02-5

Detail 22482272

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control. Sushi rice on counter not time marked only written on four hour sheet. Employee determined time and place mark Corrected On-Site

03D-15-4

Detail 22482267

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooling chicken with plastic wrap covered

31A-11-4

Detail 22482266

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stored sanitizer rag bucket in hand washing sink. Hand washing sink in the front counter cash out has a filter under faucet to get water.

53B-01-5

Detail 22482263

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 22482273

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. Missing for 1 employee.

22-20-5

Detail 22482271

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

14-45-4

Detail 22482276

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Stored on cooks line for cooking pots.

31B-04-4

Detail 22482269

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.front counter

21-07-4

Detail 22482270

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0 ppm retested to 50 ppm Corrected On-Site

May 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 5Basic: 7Total: 18

01B-01-4

Detail 21982462

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of pineapple chunks.

12A-27-4

Detail 21982454

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs with gloves on and then handled clean pan without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing. Manager washed hands. Corrective Action Taken

14-86-1

Detail 21982450

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels lining cucumbers at sushi station. Employee removed paper towels. Corrected On-Site

01D-08-5

Detail 21982453

High Priority - Operator unable to provide documentation that salmon has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. Operator provided letter stating salmon is farm raised and pellet fed.

08A-20-5

Detail 21982456

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw shell eggs in two door cooler by hand sink. Discussed proper food storage with manager.

03A-03-5

Detail 21982461

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Eggs at room temperature on table by dish machine. Manager moved eggs into cooler. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21982457

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.

31B-02-4

Detail 21982459

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front counter. Employee placed paper towels at sink. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 21982465

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.

31B-03-4

Detail 21982452

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by two door cooler. Manager placed soap at sink. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 21982466

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Curry not date marked, prepared two days ago. Rice in freezer cooked last week not date marked. Discussed proper date marking with manager.

16-21-4

Detail 21982458

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

14-01-5

Detail 21982455

Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense rice and sugar.

40-06-5

Detail 21982464

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table by rice warmers. Manager removed phone. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 21982451

Basic - Floor and wall soiled/has accumulation of debris by triple sink area. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 21982460

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

12B-13-4

Detail 21982463

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Cup of water in sushi station cooler. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21982449

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of sauces not labeled. Discussed proper labeling with manager.

Oct 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-04-5

Detail 21477727

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef over unwashed carrots in stand up cooler by triple sink. Raw beef was moved away from carrots. Corrected On-Site

01D-02-4

Detail 21477729

Intermediate - Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. No records of October or September provided.

50-09-4

Detail 21477728

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager displayed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 21477730

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

12B-02-4

Detail 21477726

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in kitchen discussed with manager. Employee stopped eating. Corrective Action Taken

36-73-4

Detail 21477724

Basic - Floor and floor drains soiled/has accumulation of debris by triple sink and behind kitchen equipment. Wall soiled in back kitchen by triple sink. Hood filters soiled.

25-32-4

Detail 21477725

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Plastic jugs reused for sauces. Discussed with manager.

Mar 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

01D-02-4

Detail 20955690

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. Operator will bring in. - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-24: Time Extended

Mar 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 6

08A-20-5

Detail 20952743

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Chicken over fish, operator moved them. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20952741

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (46F - Cold Holding); cut greens (45F - Cold Holding); shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); chicken (44F - Cold Holding) cooler across from stove in kitchen, operator moved the items to stand up double door cooler.

01D-02-4

Detail 20952738

Intermediate - Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. Operator will bring in.

03D-15-4

Detail 20952740

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Room temperature, operator moved to reach in cooler. Noodles and soup

53B-13-5

Detail 20952739

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.

21-12-4

Detail 20952742

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

Feb 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

01D-02-4

Detail 20832699

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. Parasite destruction for salmon, records not kept for 90 days. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-02: Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 20832700

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at reach in cooler soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-02: Time Extended

14-11-4

Detail 20832698

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket broken at reach in cooler across from grill. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-02: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 20832697

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor drains soiled/has accumulation of debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-02: Time Extended

10-20-4

Detail 20832701

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.manager removed. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-02: Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 20832702

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler across from grill interior has accumulation of soil residues. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-02: Time Extended

21-07-4

Detail 20832696

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at 0ppm. Manager fixed to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-02: Time Extended

Dec 2, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 6Basic: 6Total: 14

14-86-1

Detail 20697027

High Priority - Paper towel used as liner for food container at reach in cooler. Discussed with manager. Manager removed paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20697022

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sushi rice at room temperature. Manager states they keep it on time as a public health control. Sushi rice is not time marked. Discussed Time as a Public Health Control with manager. Inspector provided Time as a Public Health Control application. Manager filled out, added sushi rice, and time marked sushi rice. Corrected On-Site Warning

01D-02-4

Detail 20697014

Intermediate - Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. Parasite destruction for salmon, records not kept for 90 days. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20697016

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at reach in cooler soiled. Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 20697018

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Establishment serves sushi and poke bowls. No items marked to notate what is raw. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 20697026

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by fryers. Manager moved paper towels to sink in kitchen. Manager placed paper towels at sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 20697015

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. Warning

02B-02-5

Detail 20697020

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment serves sushi and poke bowls with raw fish. No consumer advisory. Inspector printed consumer advisory and manager displayed in conspicuous location. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-11-4

Detail 20697024

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket broken at reach in cooler across from grill. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 20697017

Basic - Floor drains soiled/has accumulation of debris. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20697021

Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of oil on floor by microwave. Warning

10-20-4

Detail 20697019

Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.manager removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-16-4

Detail 20697025

Basic - Reach-in cooler across from grill interior has accumulation of soil residues. Warning

21-07-4

Detail 20697023

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at 0ppm. Manager fixed to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning