Royal Palace Thai Restaurant, 811 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Royal Palace Thai Restaurant
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 811 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606
License #: 3912202
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 10/08/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
10/08/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Wall on side of hoods. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. Grease on hood filters. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Bucket of oranges. Walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Admin Complaint**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. 3 comp sink at bar area **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Light not functioning. Next to bar area where 3 comp sink **Warning**
  • Basic - Mats and duckboards not removable or easily cleanable. On cooksline. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Admin Complaint**
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Establishment advertised grouper on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. Menu has grouper for Tampa rolls and use tilapia. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Bar area. Turned off. **Admin Complaint**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area **Warning**
08/07/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/7/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Prep shelf near walk in cooler
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Reuse of ridged single-use container. Cut vinegar jug re-used to scoop food.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. 3 comp sink near bar area.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Outside in mop sink.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Turned off at sushi bar area
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
3/7/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans, plan review application and payment for plan review to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 1940 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Bar area changed with sushi and liquor bar. No hand sinks available at either bar. **Warning**
12/13/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Packaged food has no English labeling. Dry storage. **Warning**
  • Basic - Packaged food labeled improperly or incompletely and does not comply with Federal Standards of Identity. Walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Near stove. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Back kitchen **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep table near stove. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep table near stove. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Raw shelled eggs next to uncovered noodles. Walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of mold-like substance inside the ice bin. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Not consistent. Reach In Freezer near dry storage room. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. At Sushi bar area changed to liquor bar area. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans, plan review application and payment for plan review to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 1940 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Bar area changed with sushi and liquor bar. No hand sinks available at either bar. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Not consistent. Reach In Freezer near dry storage room. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Warning**
8/7/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name. Reachin freezer near microwave and walkin cooler
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Over 3 comp sink. And scoop in large rice bin.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In back kitchen area.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Near 3 comp sink.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Straws At bar area
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At service station prep area.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Near dish machine.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On prep table near cooksline.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Near 3 comp sink.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walkin cooler and Reachin freezer.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Near dish machine.
3/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • 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 food stored on floor. storage room
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
7/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/3/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. This violation must be corrected by : 3/25/2012.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In front kitchen area
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. In larger containers under prep table
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Bulk containers in dry storage area
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 3/25/2012.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. In dry storage
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. In front kitchen area
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Small plastic container used w o handle in bulk containers in front kitchen area
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Reachin cooler
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In front kitchen area
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Walkin and reachin cooler
1/25/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Measured 10PPM.
  • Critical - Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bean-sprouts by cooks line measured 57F.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening - milk.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked - soup in freezers.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb - outside spigot by mop sink.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White liquid in plastic container on make table refrigerator and sauces in plastic bottles in sushi bar.
7/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit, sushi bar display RIC
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils, by hws prep area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor, buckets of sauce on floor
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, at sushi bar
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
2/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked - crab ragoon in reach-in-cooler and cooked food in walk-in-cooler (meat, fish, etc.).
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method - covered in walk-in-cooler.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Observed raw chicken stored over vegetables in walk-in-cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation - reach-in-freezer.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor - noodles.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food - rice scoop.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container - rice scoop.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Observed not washing hands between glove change.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions - no date marked on water filter.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed broken plastic container.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable - bamboo sushi wrap used.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Measured 0ppm. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored - plates not stored inverted.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Observed wet nesting.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. Observed straws not individually wrapped at bar area.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles - plastic containers.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at 3-compartment sink - bar.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. 3-compartment faucet handle leaking water.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice dumped in handwash sink.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees - kitchen area.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions - no paper towels. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory - back room. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers - kitchen.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Critical. Observed frayed/spliced electrical wires. For reporting purposes only. Observed back room ceiling lights.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
1/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash 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. washed hands with gloves on
  • Critical. Observed employee dry hands on cloth towel after washing.
  • Critical. Observed employee wash hands with no soap.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. drinking water bottles used as ice sticks
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. small aluminum pans in storage room
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. kitchen
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored. Corrected On Site.
5/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. onions walkin coolers Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.walkin coolers
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
2/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. kitchen - cooks line, salt
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair door on ice machine
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. kitchen
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
11/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. next to handsink
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. carrots Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employees using same utensil to handle raw and cooked product.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. baking soda
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
8/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/3/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 12/1/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 7/3/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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