THAILAND SUSHI & STEAK HOUSE

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the operating license expired 12/1/2024. The operator renewed the license. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked potatoes in the reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw chicken. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed an employee handle soiled dishes then handle clean dishes with food for service without washing hands.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut cabbage (54F - Cold Holding) on top of the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the cabbage has been held for approximately 1 hour. The operator placed ice on the cabbage. Corrective Action Taken

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.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container with no handle used as a scoop for pepper flakes in the storage area. The operator removed the plastic container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an open employee beverage stored on the server ear expo line. The operator properly stored the beverage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer near the dishmachine.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle between uses. The operator properly stored the tongs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use ice scoops stored in 101F standing water. The operator removed the scoop from the standing water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Time Extended

High Priority - Employee toothpaste and lotion stored on a shelf near packaged foods in the dry storage area. The operator properly stored the toothpaste and lotion. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat noodles in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator properly stored the shell eggs. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator pastors the raw foods. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink behind the front counter. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - The interior of the microwave with rust on the surface.

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored on a food preparation table at the entrance to the kitchen. The operator properly stored the employee belongings. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in the kitchen.

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee wash hands with gloves on. Educated the employee on proper handwashing procedures.

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the chlorine wiping cloth solution over 200ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels for the handwashing sink on the cook line. The operator provided the sink with paper towels. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door in disrepair on the cook line.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in front of the ice machine.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic jugs of vegetable oil stored on the floor in the dry storage area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Hole in the wall near the stand up reach in cooler.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle for sugar not stored above the food. The operator removed the scoop for sanitization. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in the stand up reach in cooler with food to be served to customers. The operator properly stored the beverage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves have accumulation of food debris.

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

Basic - Water leaking from pipe at the ice machine.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles not smooth and easily cleanable throughout the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-15: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in cooler door on the cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-15: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple damaged ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-27: Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over shelled eggs in walk-in cooler. The owner moved raw chicken beside shelled eggs. Corrected On-Site

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.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.

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

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler gasket torn and walk-in cooler gasket torn.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of sugar and salt not labeled.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle over prep table area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dish machine soiled.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area damaged. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding missing throughout kitchen.

Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed dumpster rusted with hole in the side.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken handle on cabinet freezer across from dish area. Observed 2 door cooler in kitchen with torn gasket. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in kitchen, back door, cook line cracked. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed ice build up in cabinet freezer across from dish machine.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods on cook line soiled.

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed water bottle confirmed beverage in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator removed