Spice Thai Cuisine, 1683 Forum Pl, West Palm Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Spice Thai Cuisine
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1683 Forum Pl, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
License #: 6013518
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 10/15/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. Men's room, Lady's room
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Cut vegetables, Walk in Cooler
  • High Priority - Live fly in kitchen.
10/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in soiled container on dish storage shelf.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between table and RIC. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris. Observed next to fryer.
  • Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
5/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine between uses.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Many sauce bottles at cookline, bulk substances in dry storage room
  • High Priority - Cooked rice/pasta hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice at 98f for reportedly "a few minutes", corrective action taken, reheated rice
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Egg rolls in fryer at 80f, corrective action taken, threw out
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Food storage shelf by fryer
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Many sauces in WIC
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Chopped peanuts container
11/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Dish shelves
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. On old chest freezer using as table
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Noodles
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Hot water heater room, **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By warewash
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear kitchen closure broken **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Over prep table, **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roah hot water heater room,
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Cleaner by fruit, **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen HWS
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Bulk ice containers
5/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Hot water heater room **Warning**
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear kitchen door **Warning**
3/28/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Hot water heater room **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In bulk white substance **Warning**
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear kitchen door **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk white substance **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cans in server station HWS **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired 7/29/12 **Warning**
1/23/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. KITCHEN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises. 2 IN HOTWATER HEATER ROOM
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. WIRE STORAGE RACKS
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. CHEST FREEZER
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER FALLING DOWN
  • Observed personal care item stored with single service items. KEYS and PHONE
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 4 HARD DROPPINGS IN HOTWATER HEATER ROOM
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. MANY PERSONAL ITEMS
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. REAR KITCHEN DOOR CLOSURE BROKEN
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. RICE, MISC COOKED ITEMS WALKIN COOLER
9/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 10ppm CHLORINE Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. PLASTIC PANS Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food. IN COCONUT Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. HOOD FILTERS Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. IN CABBAGE WALKIN COOLER
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. RICE SCOOPS
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 200+ CHLORINE Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
6/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/27/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. BLOCKED WITH TRAYS Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. HOOD Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. WIRE DISH RACKS OVER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK and FOOD STORAGE SHELVES Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease. KITCHEN Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. REACHIN COOLER Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. SALMON WITH CHICKEN WALKIN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. STYROFOAM PLATES NOT INVERTED IN DRY STOREROOM Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. REAR DOOR Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. SOUPS, SAUCES WALKIN COOLER Repeat Violation.
2/22/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. BLOCKED WITH PANS Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. OVER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. FOOD STORAGE and DISH SHELVES Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease. OVER HOOD
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored. TYLENOL WITH CANNED FOODS
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. CUTTING BOARD
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. REACHIN COOLER KITCHEN
  • 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. IN UNCOOKED RICE Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. STYRPFOAM CONTAINER NOT INVERTED Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. PROPSNE WITH CANNED FOOD
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. MANY PERSONAL ITEMS IN STOREROOM
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. REAR DOOR
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. RICE, SOUPS WALKIN COOLER Repeat Violation.
9/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. METAL PANS Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. WIRE DISHSHELVES OVER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. DRY GOODS SHELVES
  • 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. IN RICE
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. RICE SCOOPS Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. WOMENS TOILET DRIPPING FROM WALL FIXTURE INTO BUCKET
  • Observed personal care item stored with utensils. PHONE, EMPLOYEE FOOD WITH UTENSILS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. SHELL EGGS AT 70F FOR 1 HOUR Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. SOUPS IN WALKIN COOLER
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. SEVER WHITE and BROWN SUBSTANCES
6/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. PINEAPPLE Corrected On Site. REMOVED FROM INVENTORY
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. WHITE SUBSTANCE Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. REACHIN COOLER
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. WONTONS IN REACHIN FREEZER
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. CUPS FOR SCOOPING RICE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.PREP TABLE Corrected On Site.
  • Observed REACHIN cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. RACKS FOR DISHES, CANNED GOODS & SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. PLASTIC BUCKETS
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. FOOD IN KITCHEN HWS
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK & KITCHEN HWS
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. SERVER STATION
11/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. BUCKET OF RAW EGGS COOKS RIC SHELL BROKEN ,COOK THREW OUT Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. WHITE SUBSTANCE
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. CHOPPING ONIONS, LEUTTICE FOR SALADS, PUT ON GLOVES Corrected On Site.
  • 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. CUP FOR SCOOPING UNCOOKED RICE
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. WAIT STATION
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. CLEANERS OVER PREP TABLE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 200+
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
7/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed residue build-up on exterior of bulk containers.
  • Observed residue build-up on dish trays nonfood-contact surface.
3/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 31-12-1 Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. WATER SPOUT ON SINK FRONT
  • Violation: 37-02-1 Observed hole in wall. ABOVE HANDSINK
9/14/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. RICE AT 83 DEGREES F PLACED IN REACHIN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. COOK IN KITCHEN Corrected On Site.
  • 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. RICE
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. FRONT
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOOD FILTERS
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. SHELVES ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DIRTY
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. EGG GRATES Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. FRONT
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. WATER SPOUT ON SINK FRONT
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. FRONT
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed hole in wall. ABOVE HANDSINK
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. STATED TOOK EXAM WAITING FOR CERTIFICATE
  • 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. 1 EMPLOYEE OTHERS DO NOT
7/8/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 1/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/4/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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