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CHANG KAO THAI CUISINE

Based on 8 health inspections, CHANG KAO THAI CUISINE in BRADENTON has earned a 2.8/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

6233 14 ST W

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 7/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13470184

  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. observed in reach in cooler on cooks line butter (51F - Cold Holding); tofu (50F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (50F - Cold Holding); cream sauce (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated that all products had been placed in the reach in cooler on 7/22/25. Educated Person in charge on cold holding . Person in charge voluntarily discarded all product.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-28: Observed in reach in cooler main kitchen garlic in oil 74°F raw chicken 55°F Person in charge stated it had been in the reach in cooler for approximately 2 hours and placed both item in walk-in cooler. Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in reach in cooler on cooks line butter (51F - Cold Holding); tofu (50F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (50F - Cold Holding); cream sauce (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated that all products had been placed in the reach in cooler on 7/22/25. Educated Person in charge on cold holding . Person in charge voluntarily discarded all product.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-28: Observed in reach in cooler main kitchen garlic in oil 74°F raw chicken 55°F Person in charge stated it had been in the reach in cooler for approximately 2 hours and placed both item in walk-in cooler. Admin Complaint
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Printed a copy for Person in charge. Person in charge had all employees working read and sign agreement. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-28: No proof provided Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 7/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10942164

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in front kitchen area. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. observed in reach in cooler on cooks line butter (51F - Cold Holding); tofu (50F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (50F - Cold Holding); cream sauce (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated that all products had been placed in the reach in cooler on 7/22/25. Educated Person in charge on cold holding . Person in charge voluntarily discarded all product.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in reach in cooler on cooks line butter (51F - Cold Holding); tofu (50F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (50F - Cold Holding); cream sauce (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated that all products had been placed in the reach in cooler on 7/22/25. Educated Person in charge on cold holding . Person in charge voluntarily discarded all product.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.Emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Printed a copy for Person in charge. Person in charge had all employees working read and sign agreement. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Anurak Warning

Inspection Date: 1/31/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10764234

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 1/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8820538

  • 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area gaskets soiled with mold like substance in Walk in cooler . Observed in main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease over fryer and grill. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed in back kitchen area Dishwasher (Chlorine 000ppm); Person in charge setup 3 compartment sink and Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in main kitchen area on cooks line garlic in oil (55F - Cold Holding) educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Person in charge stated in had been out for approximately 45 minutes and placed it back in the reach in cooler.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 7/2/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8790154

  • 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer behind bar area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area gaskets soiled with mold like substance in Walk in cooler and Reach in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. During inspection Person in charge updated his license so it is current . Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on Cookes line in main kitchen area Garlic in Oil (72F - Cold Holding) Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge stated in had been out of the Reach in cooler for approximately 1 hour and placed it back in the Reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 11/15/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8501168

  • 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed: Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dish-machine in back kitchen area . - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach-in freezers behind front bar area. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in Walk in cooler in back kitchen area gaskets soiled with mold like substance. Rep - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

Inspection Date: 9/15/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8501116

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in front kitchen area by fountain beverage station ice machine bin with mold like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach-in freezers behind front bar area. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in Walk in cooler in back kitchen area and Reach in cooler on cooks line gaskets soiled with mold like substance. Rep - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/15/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8353850

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in front kitchen area by fountain beverage station ice machine bin with mold like substance. Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach-in freezers behind front bar area. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in Walk in cooler in back kitchen area and Reach in cooler on cooks line gaskets soiled with mold like substance. Rep - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed in back kitchen area dry food storage approximately 15 rodent droppings. Observed in waitstaff beverage area approximately 5 rodent droppings. Warning