Ban Thai, 5374 Ehrlich Rd 9, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BAN THAI
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5374 Ehrlich Rd 9, Tampa, FL 33625
License #: 3905857
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 10/9/2012

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Inspection findings

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  • Dollies, pallets, racks or skids used to store or transport packaged food not designed to be moved easily to allow for cleaning access. pepsi bottle racks.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked.portioned items reach in freezer
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. squeeze bottles.
10/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. soup spoons. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice scoop.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. reach in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. spring rolls, sauces, reach in.
5/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.under cuttingboard.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. carrots/walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed presetting of unwrapped silverware. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. chest freezer, reach in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed scorch marks around electrical outlet. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. spring rolls/reach in freezer.
1/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only. under woks
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting board.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Corrected On Site. covered rice
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in cook's line.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. corner behind 3 compartment sink.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. "thank you" bags, rice container.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.faucet does not turn off.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
8/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-24-1 Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(reach in freezer)
  • Violation: 25-06-1 Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(kitchen)
  • Violation: 29-11-1 Observed leaking faucet at plumbing fixture.
  • Critical - Violation: 45-36-2 Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
5/3/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Light not functioning.(kitchen)
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.(under cutting board)
  • Critical - Observed employee put on/changing single use gloves and engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed leaking faucet at plumbing fixture.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(reach in freezer)
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(kitchen)
  • Critical - One cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. This violation must be corrected by : 5/03/11.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.(walk in cooler)
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
5/2/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. over noodles
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting on gloves
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. reachin
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. employees restroom
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. employees
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
11/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/1/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.oil
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed hood filters installed horizontally, rather than vertically. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. restroom
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. cookline
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. mens
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. cookline
  • Light not functioning. kitchen
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification.Expired 2/16/10
3/25/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 14-33-1 Observed equipment in poor repair. freezer door
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. walk in freezer
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. bulk
  • Violation: 15-15-1 Dollies, pallets, soda racks or skids used to store or transport packaged food not designed to be moved easily to allow for cleaning access.
  • Violation: 15-28-2 Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Violation: 37-12-1 Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. restroom
  • Violation: 37-13-1 Observed hole in ceiling.
10/29/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Cold holding 2 door reach in equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. freezer
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. sugar
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. dishwasher sink
  • Critical. Observed food employee touch bare body part then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed employee wash hands with no soap.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. freezer door
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. walk in freezer
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. sushi roller
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. bulk
  • Dollies, pallets, soda racks or skids used to store or transport packaged food not designed to be moved easily to allow for cleaning access.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust. by icemaker
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. restroom
  • Observed hole in ceiling.
10/28/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 4/8/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/22/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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