Thai Palace, 4756 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Thai Palace
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4756 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton, FL 34210
License #: 5103997
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 4/21/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Lights in dry storage area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over ready to eat vegetables. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink located next to ice bin
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
4/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor. Observed sleeves of to go cups stored on floor behind curtain closing off cabinet.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat vegetables.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. Observed can of stainless steel cleaner stored next to single service items.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed disheartening containers stored inside hand sink next to three compartment sink.
12/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.Observed sanitizer at 0ppm
  • Basic - Food stored on floor(bag of onions)
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed container stored inside handsink located next to three compartment sink.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink located at front wait station.
6/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food( sugar)
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go bags used in direct contact to store food. Observed lettuce stored inside non food grade plastic bag.
  • Basic - Open metal lid not on top of drain in front of cooking oil waste container ,outside of establishment, and drain filled with water.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed items stored inside handsink located at wait station, as well as handsink located in dishwash area and handsink located in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
2/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink(front handsink )
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit(main prep cooler)
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor(bag of onions and bag of rice)
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic containers stored inside handsink at dishwash area.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.Observed employees touching cooked vegetables and cooked chicken with bare hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit(rice spatula)
  • Observed knives stored in between crevice of prep coolers along cookline.
  • Observed scoop for sugar lacking handle.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
9/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink(front handsink )
  • Critical - Observed food (bag of onions)stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed containers and utensils stored inside handsink at cookline
  • Observed in-use utensil (scoops)stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed scoop for sugar lacking handle.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
6/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 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. Employees unable to locate training records during inspection. [Upon callback, only Thutchai Chaidaroon, 1 of 2 cooks has proof of Employee training. A second employee does not have proof.]
9/14/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. [women's restroom hardware is in disrepair.]
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. [near ice machine, frozen foods boxes resting on sink basin]
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. [Container without handle stored on sugar in storage container.]
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. [Employees on duty unable to locate training records during inspection.]
  • Critical - No Certified Food Manager for establishment.
  • No copy of latest inspection report. Employees unable to locate training records during inspection.
  • Critical - No person in charge of establishment during inspection.
  • 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. Employees unable to locate training records during inspection.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Dry storage shelf where radio also sits is lined with soiled cardboard. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed 2 cooks with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on fire suppression tanks and lines mointed on wall next to hood. Grease is in dried drips from lines.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. [sink near back door, planter sitting in sink] Repeat Violation.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. [Fryer sieve utensils stored in greasy 86degF water.]
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. [Soiled rice spatulas in 2 locations, 78degF water on counter. ]
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. [beansprouts] Corrected On Site by adding ice to container.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. [2 closed/taped boxes of frozen duck halves thawing at room temperature in kitcen. Temperature of duck at 40degF.] Corrected On Site by refrigerating.
  • Observed refriferator shelf in wait station lined with soiled towels.
  • Observed single-service containers stored on floor in storage bag.
7/13/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 02-05-1 Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. Several items in upright freezer. Eggrolls, other food wrapped meats/vegetables.
  • Critical - Violation: 09-05-1 Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. [White crystals/powders in containers have single serve bowls lying in them as scoops]
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. [main cookline cutting board]
  • Violation: 15-35-1 Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. [shelf where radio, vinegar and canned goods are stored is lined with cardboard/paperboard that is soiled.]
  • Violation: 24-10-1 Observed several knives stored in crevices between prep sink near ice machine and wall.
  • Critical - Violation: 35B-15-1 Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair. [back door to kitchen]
  • Critical - Violation: 41B-03-1 Observed several unlabeled spray bottles in waitstation areas.
3/23/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Main cookline sandwich bar cooler has ambient tempertature of 50degF.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. [main cookline sandwich bar cooler]
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. [shelf where radio, vinegar and canned goods are stored is lined with cardboard/paperboard that is soiled.]
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. [main cookline cutting board]
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. [storing dishes, plastic bottle] 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. [White crystals/powders in containers have single serve bowls lying in them as scoops]
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. [Rear exit blocked by 5foot tall (approximate) floor fan near restrooms]
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Main cookline sandwich bar cooler with several foods a 50degF. Foods are in small volumes prepped for cookline during lunch. Corrected On Site by relocating items to separate cooler or icing items.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. Several items in upright freezer. Eggrolls, other food wrapped meats/vegetables.
  • Critical - Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair. [back door to kitchen]
  • Observed several knives stored in crevices between prep sink near ice machine and wall.
  • Critical - Observed several unlabeled spray bottles in waitstation areas.
  • Critical - Observed the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. [3 small ants present in kitchen]
  • Wiping cloth chlorine and quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth bucket at cookline is 0ppm.
3/22/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/30/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in 2 cookline coolers.
  • 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. Plastic bowl without handle used as scoop in dry rice bin next to ice machine.
  • 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. Wet cloth stored on cookline cutting board.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand Sink by 3 compartment sink filled with dishes. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory by 3 compartment sink.
  • 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. Cook and kitchen prep person cannot show proof of employee training. only one employee out of 5 presnt, a server, could provide proof of employee training.
9/28/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. [Eggrolls, sauces, seafood, etc, some foods portioned and repackaged without datemarking]
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Slight buildup of slime around edges.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. [blocked by colander]
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.[observed colander inside]
  • Critical. Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.[rear/kitchen]
2/24/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of white granules, white liquid, clear liquid, in cookline area, not properly labeled.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.[sugar]
  • 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.[uncooked rice]
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. [knife at cookline] Corrected On Site.
1/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/28/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above and next to vegetables in reachin cooler by door to dining room. Corrected On Site. This violation must be corrected by : 10/27/09.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Shell eggs stored over cooked chicken and shrimp in reachin cooler at cookline. Corrected On Site. This violation must be corrected by : 10/27/09.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Sack of rice. This violation must be corrected by : 10/27/09.
  • 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, sugar and flour] This violation must be corrected by : 10/27/09.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.[by rice cooker] Repeat Violation.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.[cookline]
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. [waitstation] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. Styrofoam takeout containers should be inverted / one stack at waitstation is not.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cart with food containers and cleaning supplies in front of kitchen handsink creating a long, awkward reach. This violation must be corrected by : 10/27/09.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. [men's and women's restrooms] Repeat Violation. This violation must be corrected by : 10/27/09.
  • Observed improper cleaning of receptacles causing possible cross-contamination. Trash can at cookline has very heavy buildup of debris on outside. [liner used] Repeat Violation.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.[broken laying on ground next to dumpster]
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. [hood] Repeat Violation.
8/27/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 5/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/24/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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