MEE THAI RESTAURANT

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue chemical in spray bottle not labeled Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Outside storage reach in cooler has rusted shelves Repeat Violation

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in bin not labeled Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Carton of milks stored in ice bin to be served to customers - operator discarded Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Blue chemical spray bottles hanging on rack by back door with foods stored in shelving Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue cleaner in spray bottle not labeled Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Container of milk stored in ice bin, ice is used for drinks to be served to customers - ice has been discarded

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer In outside storage unit

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust on shelving to glass cooler in storage area off kitchen

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in cooler on cooks line

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cornstarch in food bin not labeled Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee drinking.

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water 102F utensils on cook line. Changed water 135F.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. To go bag with cooked rice.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Restaurant license expired 4/1/25

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Cutting raw chicken above onions and carrots.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked broccoli 109F

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser over clean dishes in ware wash area and comet with clean pots.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Make table cutting board.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rack in front of kitchen in kitchen. Corrected On-Site

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. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. (1) urinal in men's room out of order

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Outside of back door.

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Drinking from cup while prepping food.

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Chicken in bottom of reach in cooler make table. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door handle missing on glass door cooler.

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer outside.

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Gatorade.

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Small clam shells on prep table. Corrected On-Site

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

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.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable-to board on cooks line

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Table fan on prep table soiled Lid to flour container soiled Corrected On-Site

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers not inverted on cooks line Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corn starch in container not labeled Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cut board stained to board on cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator has chlorine strips for dish machine, needs to obtain QUAT strips for sanitizer buckets Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. To board on line Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: Time Extended

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked Wings covered with to go bags Corrected On-Site

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. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cart with glass rack stored in front of hand sink in kitchen Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Sanitizer buckets on quaternary tablets, operator only has chlorine test strips

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. Provided operator with form, all employees working signed and dated form Corrective Action Taken

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. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable to board on line Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit, water 77°; operator discarded Corrected On-Site

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lighting covers missing cooks line lights

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

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cut board stained on line - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair on line - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall to areas throughout restaurant in kitchen and store room - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 3 tanks out back door not secured - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Covers missing over lights on cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water cooler in hallway to 2 door white cooler - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Time Extended

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored in door with butter

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cooked wings on paper towels in kitchen

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw poultry over broccoli

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked shrimp in hallway storage

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice noodles 65°, per operator out for (1) hour, moved to refrigeration for immediate temperature recovery Cooked chicken 68°, garlic and oil 89° Per operator all Items out less than 4 hours, moved to refrigeration for immediate temperature recovery Corrective Action Taken

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. Operator has form but has not completed for all employees

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. One employee has FLORIDA RESTAURANT and lodging

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in sugar

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

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

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee book bag on shelf in kitchen

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing bracelets while cooking

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer in hallway soiled Repeat Violation

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Lemon grass defrosting room temperature Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.

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

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

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. Provided form for operator Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator could not locate during inspection

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. Provided form for operator

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple cleaner in spray bottle not labeled

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable to board on line

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

Basic - Food stored on floor. 3 cases of cooking oil on floor in outside storage Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in back prep area to upright unit

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright unit back prep area interior freezer soiled

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

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour in container not labeled

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cut board stained on cooks line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Large hole in wall in utility closet that holds water heater off cooks line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cooks line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Urinal in mens restroom out of order covered with plastic bag and signage Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-11: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-11: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Items not dated - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-09: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At the dish machine clean side table is blocking the hand sink from use - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-09: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. A black mold like substance is present on the white divider - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-09: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Men's room urinal is taped off with a out of order sign - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-09: Still present Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cornstarch bin not identified - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-09: Time Extended

• From initial inspection : Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Nick is locked to the door handle of a marked exit - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-09: Time Extended