PEPPERMINT THAI

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer, raw beef stored above ready to eat dumplings, not all commercially packaged. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At glass door cooler, Soft shell crab stored above egg rolls. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. At sushi station, vacuum sealed fish thawed. See stop sale. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler, raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); spicy tuna (49F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held out of temperature 4 hours. See stop sale.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler, raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); spicy tuna (49F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held out of temperature 4 hours. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At kitchen expo line, can of glass cleaner stored on shelf with food items. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At cook line, can opener visibly soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At designated hand sink near cook line, no hand soap. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine with mold like substance. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. At sushi station, vacuum sealed fish thawed. See stop sale. Warning

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At cook line, employee beverage stored on prep table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At cook line, employee cell phone stored over prep table. At dry storage, employee handbags stored on shelf with food items. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. At cook line, opened oil stored on floor. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At walk in freezer, heavy ice buildup at rear of door, on walls, and around condenser. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, in use utensils stored in standing water 85F. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of working storage food containers soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At cook line, interior door of flip top cooler visibly soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rust pitted to surface. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed kitchen employee pick up dropped cooking utensil off floor, discard of utensil, and return to food preparation without first washing hands. Educated operator on proper handwashing. Operator instructed employees to wash hands.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Nonfood-grade plastic thank you bag used to store pork in walk in freezer. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw crab stored above ready to eat tofu in cook line reach in cooler. Operator reorganized. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored above raw beef in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee blow into single use gloves, put on gloves, and begin sushi prep. Discussed contamination risk with operator. Employee discarded gloves, washed hands, and changed gloves.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut kale (75F - Cold Holding) not prepared or portioned today stored at room temperature in sushi prep triple sink. Per operator, item was pulled from cooler less than 1 hour ago. Operator moved item back to reach in cooler to chill. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

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. No time mark on fried rice held on time in dry storage area. Per operator item was held for less than 1 hour. Operator applied appropriate time mark. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Warewashing racks soiled with dirt build up/mold like substance.

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

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles throughout kitchen area.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris/grease throughout kitchen prep and dry storage areas.

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook line hood filters heavily soiled with grease. Exterior surface of working containers of food in kitchen heavily soiled with food debris.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues throughout kitchen prep areas.

Basic - Soiled ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover throughout kitchen area.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Stored frozen fish and scallops not covered in walk in freezer.

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. At tall reach in cooler by cookline- non food grade paper towels used as liner for containers with spring rolls- operator removed. At sushi station - non food grade paper towels used as liner for containers with krab sticks. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer by dish machine area - raw salmon not commercially packaged stored over cooked fish balls- operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At sushi station reach in cooler - raw tuna stored over sauces- operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer by dish machine area- raw chicken skewers not commercially packaged stored over raw salmon- operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At prep counter Cooked chicken wonton 71F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 1 hour- operator placed on time as a public health control for remaining time . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At dishwashing area- handwash sink blocked by dishwashing trays- operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees- by hand sink near dishmachine area. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. At dry storage shelf by server area- bottle of pepto- Bismol- stored over single service napkins- operator removed.

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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm- corrected to 100PPM) Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes then washed their hands for 8 seconds before handling clean dishes- educated operator employee washed their hands. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes then proceeded to handle single service to-go containers without washing their hands- educated operator- employee washed their hands. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. At reach in cooler non food grade paper towels used as liner to store spring rolls- operator removed paper. At reach in cooler non food grade paper towels used as liner to store herbs- operator removed. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. At small reach in cooler near cookline- raw shell eggs stored in same container as cooked beef balls- operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk in freezer raw beef not commercially packaged stored over green beets- operator removed and stored properly.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At tall reach in cooler - raw crab stored over spring rolls- operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At walk in cooler raw chicken stored over raw beef - over removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. At sushi station - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing label to removed from package - not removed - see stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At small reach innco9er near server area- cooked rice 51F- cold holding, tofu 51F- cold holding - food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight- see stop sale.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At small reach innco9er near server area- cooked rice 51F- cold holding, tofu 51F- cold holding - food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight- see stop sale.

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. No time mark for cut tomatoes and spring rolls used on time as a public health control- operator time marked for remaining 30 minutes. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At cookline container of mouth wash stored over cutting board and prep counter - operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At glass reach in cooler - water chestnuts 60-64F at 1:45 to 60-64F at 2:25 ( cooling since 12:00), chopped water chestnuts 71F at 1:45 to 69F at 2:25 ( cooling since 12:00)- food stored in large quantity and covered- at current rate of cooling food will mot reach bro 41F within remaining time- operator placed in walk in freezer to quick chill.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Water pitcher inside handwash sink by server area- operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. At sushi station - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing label to removed from package - not removed - see stop sale.

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At cookline knife in between prep counter and reach in cooler- operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees- by sushi station and dish washing area hand wash sinks.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk in freezer raw beef not commercially packaged over cooked vegetables- operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: At walk freezer raw beef not commercially packaged over frozen vegetables- operator moved to lower shelf. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

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. All employee training expired 2023. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of blue multipurpose cleaner not labeled- operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system soiled. Multiple standing fans soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw chicken over raw fish in walk-in freezer Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cracked raw shell eggs 79F, per operator stored on counter less than 10 minutes, operator relocated to reach-in cooler -raw chicken 45F, per operator stored in bottom of single door reach-in cooler less than 1 hour, operator relocated to walk-in freezer Corrective Action Taken

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 Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events poster. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside of reach-in coolers throughout kitchen soiled

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handwash sink in dishwashing area blocked by storage rack, operator removed Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink at entrance to kitchen being used to store sanitizer bucket, operator removed Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowls in cornstarch and rice containers

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling tiles over triple sink have water damage and a large hole, operator states landlord has been contacted regarding leak

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee drink on prep table -employee beverage on shelf above clean bowls, operator relocated Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floors underneath fryers have a significant accumulation of grease and food debris

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -buckets and fryer oil jugs stored on the floor throughout kitchen

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -multiple sets of tongs hanging off oven door

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -Provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster, operator posted Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler fan cover lightly soiled -top and side of fryer have a significant accumulation of grease and food debris -exterior of microwave soiled -gaskets on reach-in coolers throughout kitchen soiled

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Repeat Violation

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. -forks in plastic cup at entrance to sushi bar, operator inverted Corrected On-Site

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor in sushi bar area, operator relocated Corrected On-Site

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. Dish machine tested at 0ppm. Sanitizer was empty. Operator replaced. Retested at 0ppm. Operator called for service Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored above raw beef in walk in freezer. Operator reorganized Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Observed partially cooked chicken on cook line. Discussed non continuous cooking with operator.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink in ware washing area. Operator provided Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand wash sink in ware washing area. Provided sign for operator and operator posted Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed two deep covered containers inside tall 2 door glass cooler ,cooked rice at 2 pm (108 - Cooling); cooling since 10am. Product did not cooled to 70F within 2 hours. Operator discarded.See Stop Sale. - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-23: Observed a deep covered container inside walk-in cooler with Wontons 80°F cooling at 2:08pm , per operator cooling since 1:45pm, rechecked at 2:37pm(77°F cooling). At the current cooling rate product will not cooled to 70°F within 2 hours. Operator split product and uncovered Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook crack an egg with gloved hand then handle plated food with the same hand without changing gloves and washing hands first. Observed cook touch his face mask and then handled food without changing gloves and washing hands. Observed server touch her hair and then handled plated food without washing hands. Observed server handle soiled plates then handle plated food without washing hands. Observed dishwasher handle dirty dishes then handled clean dishes without washing his hands first. Observed cook cleaning with a wet soiled wiping cloth and then prepare foods without washing hands first. - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-23: Observed dishwasher handling dirty dishes followed by handling clean dishes with out washing hands . Educated employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. For fresh salmon received from port Royale And fresh calamari received from GSF both served raw. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-23: Same for Fresh Salmon received from Port Royale. Marked as an AC from previous day. Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef and raw chicken inside walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-23: Same. Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed several containers with non commercially packaged raw chicken stored above several containers with cooked duck inside walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-23: Observed raw chicken stored above cooked chicken inside walk-in freezer. Operator stored properly Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside flip top cooler #2, raw chicken (59 - Cold Holding);, cooked chicken (50 - Cold Holding). Per operator products stored for approximately 3 hours. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. Operator moved to inside of walk-in freezer. Rechecked at 2:50pm all items 43F Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-23: Observed inside flip top cooler across from stovetop Cut cabbage 52°F cold holding. Per operator product stored for approximately 3 hours. Per operator product not prepared or portioned today. Operator moved to inside of walk-in cooler. Marked as An AC from previous day. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fryers side, outside white plastic container with flour.sugar rice - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-23: Same for fryers Time Extended

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Wahoo received fresh

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a container with raw chicken stored above a container with cooked chicken inside tall reach in cooler on cook line. Observed a container with raw minced chicken stored above a container with cooked chicken inside walk-in cooler. Operator stored properly all items Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside Flip top cooler Thai station , ; cooked chicken (50°F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (50°F - Cold Holding.) Observed inside walk-in cooler Bean sprouts (60°F - Cold Holding). Per operator products stored for approximately two hours. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. Operator iced down products. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

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. Observed sushi rice, rehydrate noodles, cooked rice, chopped tomatoes, chopped garlic on cook line with no time marked. Per operator products stored for approximately two hours. Operator time marked products for the remaining time of 2 hours. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee opened beverage right on top of sushi cutting board area. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Flip top cooler on cook Line broken per operator.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a container with teriyaki sauce on the floor on cook line. Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed 4 containers with partially frozen chicken thawing at room temperature under prep table. Operator moved to walk-in cooler Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation