Thai X-Press, 921 Lithia Pinecrest Rd, Brandon, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THAI X-PRESS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 921 Lithia Pinecrest Rd, Brandon, FL 33511
License #: 3916985
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 10/17/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrective action taken, temp raised
  • High Priority - Spray bottle with chemical/toxic substance stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. **Corrected On-Site**
10/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice spoon 107, corrective action taken
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Noodles near hand wash sink
  • 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 - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by bench with noodles and ice chest on it
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
4/2/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reconstituting rice noodles
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
11/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. When wrapping silverware in napkins, be sure that any exposed surfaces are handles only.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Do not leave wiping cloths lying on counter tops; store them in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Provide sanitizing solution, of two capfuls bleach per gallon of water, for the storage of wiping cloths between uses.
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Wash hands, and wear disposable gloves when placing garnishes atop servings. **Corrected On-Site**
4/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored above lettuce in reach-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
7/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/28/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans - soy sauce.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flour mixed with water on cooks cart stored at room temperature. Product discarded by staff.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. No date marked on cooked chicken in reach-in cooler.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Soy sauce in yellow squeeze bottle not labeled.
2/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
1/19/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers - storage room.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water - chicken thawing in standing water in 3-compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored above noodles in reach-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle - Allpurpose cleaner in spray bottle not labeled.
11/7/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Bathrooms not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers - back room (above food storage shelves).
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
6/29/2011Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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