Temple Terrace, Hillsborough County

SAWATDEE THAI CUISINE

10938 N 56 ST, Temple Terrace, FL 33617

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 High Priority
Mar 6, 2025
City
Temple Terrace
County
Hillsborough
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
11

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 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

50-17-3

Detail 23611054

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Less than 60 days.

36-32-5

Detail 23611052

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage, soiled or is in disrepair. Observed a handing ceiling tile in the dining room. Observed dust soiled ceiling tiles in the dining area. Observed non smooth ceiling tiles in the kitchen prep area. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23611053

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the gasket on the reach in freezer being soiled with food debris.

36-50-4

Detail 23611055

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust soiled fan near the entrance of the kitchen. Repeat Violation

Nov 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 10Total: 11

11-19-5

Detail 23360143

High Priority - Employee with symptoms of vomiting and/or diarrhea working. Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to exclude the employee. Provided a copy to employee. Employee posted it on the wall. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 23360138

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls with no handles being used in the rice bin in the dry storage area.

14-45-4

Detail 23360142

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard being used to line the bottom of the prep tables in the kitchen.

36-37-5

Detail 23360136

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed non-smooth ceilings in the kitchen on the cook line and the storage area where the reach in coolers are located.

36-34-5

Detail 23360135

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/walls soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with dust near the kitchen entrance. Observed a hanging ceiling tile in the dining area. Observed the vents in the dining room being soiled with a black mold-like substance. Observed the walls being soiled with dust build up near the kitchen entrance.

32-12-5

Detail 23360137

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

12B-07-4

Detail 23360139

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed two employee drinks on top of the flip top unit on the cook line. Observed an employee drink on the prep table on the cook line.

40-06-5

Detail 23360134

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee purse being stored on a shelf above a prep table.

29-20-5

Detail 23360140

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed a slow draining handwashing sink in the women's restroom.

36-50-4

Detail 23360133

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed a fan being soiled with dust on the wall near the kitchen entrance.

02D-01-5

Detail 23360141

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a bin of sugar and a bin of rice in the dry storage area with no labeling.

Apr 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

22-41-4

Detail 22771318

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 0ppm Warning

50-17-3

Detail 22771319

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2024 Admin Complaint

11-27-4

Detail 22771316

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 form to manager Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22771320

Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. New server just started but had no proof of signed copy of health policy. Emailed form to manager Corrective Action Taken Warning

51-13-4

Detail 22771317

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to mamager Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

Oct 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-02-5

Detail 22401186

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep area: shelled eggs (60F - Cold Holding)

11-27-4

Detail 22401189

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.

31A-11-4

Detail 22401193

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in hand sink and brita water filter attached to sink

11-26-1

Detail 22401191

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

02C-02-5

Detail 22401188

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice and prepared time and temperature control/ potentially hazardous vegetables with no date marking.

27-16-4

Detail 22401187

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit shut off at employee handwash sink.

29-38-4

Detail 22401192

Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. On mop sink

36-37-5

Detail 22401190

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, and food storage areas. Observed acoustic tiles

51-13-4

Detail 22401185

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Repeat Violation

Mar 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 12Total: 18

08A-05-6

Detail 21883981

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored overtop red peppers and celery inside reach in cooler on cooks line. Owner removed raw chicken and properly stored it. Corrected On-Site

12A-09-4

Detail 21883967

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee picked up raw chicken then removed clean dishes from dishwasher and returned to cooks line and started cooking without washing hands or changing gloves.

31A-09-4

Detail 21883969

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink has rice noodles inside it.

16-37-1

Detail 21883982

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

11-26-1

Detail 21883971

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 operator employee health pepper work.

02C-02-5

Detail 21883974

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

22-20-5

Detail 21883975

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

14-01-5

Detail 21883979

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop inside sugar bin underneath table in back kitchen area.

36-32-5

Detail 21883966

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile overtop ice machine is damaged.

36-34-5

Detail 21883980

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

12B-07-4

Detail 21883973

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on small table next to reach in cooler.

14-38-4

Detail 21883968

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic containers housing chicken inside refrigerator by back door have chipped and broken edges.

14-69-4

Detail 21883972

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Small reach in frezzer has ice buildup by back door.

10-08-5

Detail 21883983

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

51-13-4

Detail 21883970

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-18-6

Detail 21883978

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

23-03-4

Detail 21883977

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

42-01-4

Detail 21883976

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in between ice machine and wall preventing proper air drying.

Jul 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 21181489

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above bean sprouts in the reach in cooler. Observed chef put chicken on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

11-07-5

Detail 21181488

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Employee's have no knowledge of the big 6.

16-37-1

Detail 21181490

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

12B-02-4

Detail 21181487

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed the dishwasher have a drink with no lid stored on the prep table.Employee moved the drink and put a lid on it. Corrected On-Site

May 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

02C-02-5

Detail 21088437

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. Observed chicken made over 24 hours with no labels or dates on the product. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-17: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-16: Observed no dates on the food. Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 21088436

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in the stand up freezer in the back of the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-17: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-16: Observed the stand up freezer still with ice build up. Time Extended

Mar 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

02C-02-5

Detail 20937648

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. Observed chicken made over 24 hours with no labels or dates on the product. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-17: Time Extended

53B-05-5

Detail 20937646

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. Observed all employee training certificates expired on 3-5-22. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-17: All expired. Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 20937644

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the current license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-17: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 20937645

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in the stand up freezer in the back of the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-17: Time Extended

21-09-4

Detail 20937647

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed wet wiping clothes in use and not being stored in sanitizer solution. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-17: Time Extended

Mar 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

28-27-4

Detail 20935923

High Priority - Grease interceptor/trap overflowing onto floor/ground. Observed the grease trap under the triple sink to be leaking water and grease A repair man is on site to fix the grease trap. It is connected to the hand sink, dishwasher and sits under the triple sink. When staff turns on water to the only hand sink, dishwasher or triple sink, the grease and water leak from the trap under the triple sink onto the floor. They are inoperable with out causing the kitchen floor to be full of water. In talking to the repair man, he states it was working when he got here and it leaked the water and grease out when he loosened the screws. The repair man is putting the grease trap back together, he does not have the tools to fix it right now. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 20935922

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above raw cabbage. Cook moved the raw chicken to the bottom of the cooler. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 20935920

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken made over 24 hours with no labels or dates on the product. Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 20935924

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. Observed all employee training certificates expired on 3-5-22. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 20935925

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the current license not displayed. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 20935921

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in the stand up freezer in the back of the kitchen. Warning

21-09-4

Detail 20935919

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed wet wiping clothes in use and not being stored in sanitizer solution. Repeat Violation Warning

Nov 9, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 20648810

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade with debris on the blade.

22-20-5

Detail 20648808

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

36-32-5

Detail 20648813

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile damaged by the dishwasher.

14-09-4

Detail 20648814

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a white cutting board on the make station with excessive grooves on the cutting board making it no longer cleanable .

23-03-4

Detail 20648811

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on the white stand up freezer/cooler and the stainless upright cooler in back door area with black mold like substance on the gasket. Observed the can rack with dirt and debris on the rack.

21-10-4

Detail 20648809

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed a dry wiping cloth in use. I recommended that the cook use sanitizer in a bucket and went over with her how to make a sanitizer bucket.

02D-01-5

Detail 20648812

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed no label for the sugar in the bulk bin.