Ridge Wood Heights, Sarasota County

BANGKOK RESTAURANT

4791 SWIFT RD, Ridge Wood Heights, FL 342316433

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
2 High Priority
Sep 24, 2025
City
Ridge Wood Heights
County
Sarasota
Status
Current / Active
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.

Sep 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-02-5

Detail 24062650

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shell eggs ambient (49F - Cold Holding) in the top portion of the reach in cooler nearest the wall on the cook line. The operator stated the eggs had been held for approximately 2.5 hours. The operator placed ice on the shell eggs. Corrective Action Taken

41-27-4

Detail 24062651

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

31A-11-4

Detail 24062649

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee rinse a rice scoop in the handwashing sink in the kitchen.

41-17-4

Detail 24062652

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle containing a blue chemical with no label on a cart near the sanitizer bucket. The operator properly labeled the spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 24062648

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on the walk in freezer door handle. Repeat Violation

Jan 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 23504578

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cut lettuce in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the eggs. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 23504577

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on the walk in freezer door handle.

10-01-5

Detail 23504579

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 used for rice in the states not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

35B-02-4

Detail 23504580

Basic - Insect control device installed over clean dishware near the coffee machine.

Sep 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 6

12A-07-5

Detail 23152633

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed an employee put on gloves without washing hands after returning from the outside then handle clean equipment on the cook line.

08A-20-5

Detail 23152630

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 beef in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw meats. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 23152634

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed the chlorine test strips wet and unable to read chlorine levels.

02C-02-5

Detail 23152632

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked duck prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours with no date mark. The operator placed a date on the duck. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 23152629

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

10-01-5

Detail 23152631

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 scoop handles not stored above rice and corn starch in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the scoop handles. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Mar 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 22694309

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

41-27-4

Detail 22694310

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the chlorine wiping cloth solution behind the front counter exceeding 200ppm. The operator discarded the solution and replaced the solution to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 22694306

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed an accumulation of food debris under the shelving in the dry storage area.

10-01-5

Detail 22694308

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 handles for uncooked rice, flour, and peanuts not stored above the foods in the dry storage area.

05-09-4

Detail 22694311

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in the reach in cooler in the kitchen.

21-44-1

Detail 22694307

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Oba sanitizer bucket stored on a food preparation table in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

Dec 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

08A-05-6

Detail 22332326

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat sauces in a reach in cooler at the entrance to the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw beef. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 22332322

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray bottle stored hanging from shelving with clean equipment in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 22332324

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

53B-05-5

Detail 22332321

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. Repeat Violation Warning

10-20-4

Detail 22332320

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

14-17-4

Detail 22332323

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

21-03-4

Detail 22332325

Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together on a cart at the entrance to the kitchen. The operator discarded the detergent and sanitizer mixture. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

May 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 21985794

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw duck stored over ready to eat sauce in the walk in cooler. Operator properly stored the raw duck. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 21985799

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsing utensils in the handwashing sink in the kitchen. Educated operator the sink is for handwashing only. Corrective Action Taken

53B-05-5

Detail 21985797

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.

40-06-5

Detail 21985796

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on a food prep table near the handwashing sink in the kitchen. Operator properly stored the cell phone. Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 21985798

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

21-03-4

Detail 21985795

Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Observed the sanitizer bucket at the wait station a mixture of soap and chlorine. Operator discarded the solution. Corrected On-Site

Nov 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 21564975

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-09: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 21564976

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor under shelves in dry storage area soiled with food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-09: Time Extended

Nov 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 11

08A-05-6

Detail 21561795

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat chili sauce in first door of reach in cooler at end of cook line . Operator properly stored the shell eggs. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 21561804

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 shell eggs in second door of reach in cooler at end of cook line. Operator properly stored the raw food items. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-23-4

Detail 21561798

High Priority - Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Observed baited and uncovered traps under shelves in dry storage area. Warning

41-27-4

Detail 21561800

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed bucket of chlorine sanitizer solution at 200ppm. Operator refilled bucket at a level of 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21561799

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

22-20-5

Detail 21561805

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

35A-06-4

Detail 21561801

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed a total of five dead roaches in two control devices under shelves in dry storage area. Operator stated the control devices will be emptied. Corrective Action Taken Warning

36-34-5

Detail 21561803

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents throughout kitchen soiled with an accumulation of dust. Repeat Violation Warning

36-73-4

Detail 21561802

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor under shelves in dry storage area soiled with food debris. Warning

10-12-5

Detail 21561796

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of boxes next to ice machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized ice scoop and placed in a bucket. Corrected On-Site Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 21561797

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and sugar removed from original packaging not labeled. Operator labeled the containers. Corrected On-Site Warning

Feb 11, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-17-6

Detail 20855497

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. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in walk in freezer not commercially packaged. Employee moved chicken. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 20855500

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed numerous containers of food in walk in cooler not date marked. Employee marked food as he said it was prepared this morning or yesterday. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 20855501

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 20855499

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

35B-03-4

Detail 20855498

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed rear exterior door lacking self closing apparatus.

Sep 24, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

41-27-4

Detail 20536995

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wet wiping cloth chlorine level at 200 ppm. Operator corrected to 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 20536998

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple sauces in Walk in Cooler confirmed by operator more than 24 hours not date marked.

22-20-5

Detail 20536997

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine with black and pink like build up. Repeat Violation

16-21-4

Detail 20536999

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

36-32-5

Detail 20536994

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

23-03-4

Detail 20536996

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers with soiled gaskets in kitchen area. Repeat Violation