Thai Bistro, 5414 Main St, New Port Richey, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THAI BISTRO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5414 Main St, New Port Richey, FL 34652
License #: 6100228
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 07/17/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.Walkin freezer.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Broken tiles in front of Walkin cooler.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.Walk in.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Light not functioning.Walkin freezer.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.Cookline
  • Basic - Utensils in poor condition.Dish racks.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.Kitchen **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.reach in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.Carts on Cookline.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.Cookline.
07/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Cabbage **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Walkin cooler door base sticks to floor,hard to open.
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.Walkin freezer.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer.
  • Basic - Plumbing fixture (toilet, urinal, sink) not easily cleanable.Handwash sink.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.Cookline
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Plastic dish racks.
1/7/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.On plastic buss tubs.
  • Basic - Utensils in poor condition.some dish racks.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.steel pans on Cookline.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Stove top on Cookline.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
8/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Onions. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. kitchen screen door.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.3-compartment sink.
  • Basic - Shelves under preparation tables soiled with food debris.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.On Walkin coolers doors.
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area.Walkin freezer.
  • Basic - Walls soiled with accumulated grease.Kitchen,also soiled black
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.Buss tubs.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Stove burners,and fryer.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
5/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.Lime on faucets.
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Screen door.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.3 compartment sink.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.Floor of Reachin freezer being used for dry storage.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. 3compartment sink.
2/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Cookline . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.Fan guards,walkin cooler .
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.Some plastic dish machine racks .
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.Walkin freezer floor .
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink.Three compartment sink k.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.Kitchen by ice machine .
9/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Walkin cooler . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.Storing pan of vegetables ,cookline . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Walkin cooler .
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.Some rusty walkin cooler shelves .
4/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable.Walkin freezer floor .
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Kitchen .
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.Lime build up .
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.On food shelf ,kitchen .
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink.In 3compartment sink ,kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Walkin cooler .
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Steel cart on cookline .
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Walkin cooler ,and freezer doors .
1/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.Cookline .
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.Hood.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Hood filters .
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Walkin cooler .
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Walkin cooler ,and freezer doors.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.Kitchen ,especially around screen door area .
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.Coolers .
8/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.Observed employee dumping left over beverages from customers tables into bucket over dry foods storage . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.Cookline . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.Dishroom area . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.Under equipment ,kitchen ,at baseboards.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Walkin freezer . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Walkin cooler shelves .
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.Screen door ,kitchen .
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
5/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.Using cardboard as food shelf liner.
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Observed cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Walkin cooler .
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
2/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Raw eggs,walkin cooler .
  • Critical. Observed aprons used as a food-contact surface.Walkin cooler ,covering salads.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.Cook.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.Cookline .
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.Lime build up .
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.Inside deflector shield.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.On walkin cooler door .
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease.Walkin cooler soiled black .
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Kitchen .
12/6/2010Routine - 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.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Raw eggs,walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Walkin freezer .
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.Cookline reachin cooler.
  • Wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.Cookline .
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Plastic dish racks.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Hood filters.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.Cookline .
  • Critical. Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.Back kitchen .
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.Hood.
  • Critical. Observed containers of medicine improperly stored.Over food table .
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
8/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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