Clearwater, Pinellas County

TASTY THAI

1530 N MCMULLEN BOOTH RD STE D4, Clearwater, FL 33759

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
Nov 7, 2022
City
Clearwater
County
Pinellas
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
5

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.

Nov 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-17-5

Detail 21556485

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Throughout kitchen near reach in cooler and reach in cooler, near three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-07: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21556486

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets at reach in coolers on cooks line soiled. -Gaskets at walk in cooler and walk in freezer in back storage area soiled. -Handles of reach in coolers and handles of toaster oven soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-07: Time Extended

Sep 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 12Total: 19

41-07-4

Detail 21332403

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. -Bottle of Tylenol stored on top of a food prep table near microwave, manager moved bottle. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21332406

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw pork bones stored over ready to eat cooks rice and sauces. Manager moved raw pork bones. Corrected On-Site

41-27-4

Detail 21332415

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. -Chlorine Sanitizer bucket on cooks line tested at 200ppm, retested at 50ppm. Discussed proper chlorine sanitizer strength with operator. Corrected On-Site

01D-02-4

Detail 21332410

Intermediate - Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. -Reviewed with operator.

22-02-4

Detail 21332407

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Interior of reach in cooler on cooks line soiled with buildup food debris -Cutting board soiled and stained.

31A-11-4

Detail 21332412

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Wet wiping cloth stored on top of hand wash sink on cooks line near front counter area. Manager moved wet cloth. Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 21332413

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -Entire establishment to include three compartment sink and hand wash sinks. Warning

51-11-4

Detail 21332414

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. -In front counter register area. Discussed with manager.

12B-07-4

Detail 21332398

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Two to-go employee beverages stored on prep table in back storage area, manager moved. -Uncovered employee beverage coffee cup stored on cooks line, manager moved cup. Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 21332405

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Employee foods shelf with multiple food items stored above other foods to be served to the public. Manager to move shelf below other foods.

13-03-4

Detail 21332408

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Employee engaged in food preparation without a hair restraint.

36-17-5

Detail 21332409

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Throughout kitchen near reach in cooler and reach in cooler, near three compartment sink.

14-38-4

Detail 21332401

Basic - Food storage container cracked and broken. -Strainer holding cooked pasta is cracked and broken.

08B-36-4

Detail 21332411

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash. -Covered cream cheese, imitation crab meat and other fish exposed to dripping ice build up inside sushi reach in cooler on cooks line. Manager moved items to different reach in cooler Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21332404

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Frozen chicken and egg roll wrappers stored on floor in walk in freezer, manager placed items on shelf Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 21332397

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler. -Sushi reach in cooler on cooks line. Manager to have cleaned on this day.

22-08-4

Detail 21332400

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Interior of microwave soiled with built up food debris.

23-03-4

Detail 21332399

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets at reach in coolers on cooks line soiled. -Gaskets at walk in cooler and walk in freezer in back storage area soiled. -Handles of reach in coolers and handles of toaster oven soiled.

14-55-4

Detail 21332402

Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. -In back storage area on prep table

May 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

03C-96-4

Detail 21059049

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without monitoring and documenting initial heating time and temperature, cooling times and temperatures, cold holding temperature and final cooking temperature. Partially cooked chicken slices in make table - operator fully cooked. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-03: Time Extended

03C-89-4

Detail 21059048

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-03: Reviewed with operator - emailed non cont8nous cooking written procedure to complete Time Extended

Apr 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

22-41-4

Detail 21050780

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. After 3 attempts Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) - operator to contact technician. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21050779

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. hot line make table - chicken (50F - Cold Holding); bean sprouts (52F - Cold Holding); tofu (56F - Cold Holding); Pork (51F - Cold Holding); Beef (51F); lowboy reach in - pork spring roll (52F - Cold Holding) - all not portioned or prepared today held under 4 hours - operator moved to freezer and/or soda cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03C-96-4

Detail 21050776

Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without monitoring and documenting initial heating time and temperature, cooling times and temperatures, cold holding temperature and final cooking temperature. Partially cooked chicken slices in make table - operator fully cooked. Warning

03C-89-4

Detail 21050778

Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 21050777

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bowl of marinated chicken sitting out at room temperature not covered - operator covered and put into freezer. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jul 6, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 10

53B-13-5

Detail 20316910

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.

41-17-4

Detail 20316914

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

22-20-5

Detail 20316913

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

23-24-4

Detail 20316915

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave door

36-34-5

Detail 20316909

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. On cook line

12B-07-4

Detail 20316907

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep table next to reach in cooler, manager put drinks in office Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 20316916

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. On cook line, under three compartment sink

23-03-4

Detail 20316911

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

22-16-4

Detail 20316908

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler and walk in cooler shelves

14-17-4

Detail 20316912

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