THAI CHILLI PEPPER
875 East Bloomingdale Avenue
Brandon, Florida, 33511
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/4/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-04: **Time Extended**
- 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at doorway into kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-04: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler door **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-04: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have buildup of grease. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-04: **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in reach in cooler not date marked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-04: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/4/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 4/2/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop bulk rice, bulk sugar. **Warning**
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at doorway into kitchen. **Warning**
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 5 dead roaches observed behind ice machine. 1 dead roaches observed under 3 compartment sink. 2 dead roaches observed behind trash can in kitchen hallway. 17 dead roaches observed under 3 compartment sink between Operator removed roaches, cleaned and sanitized the areas. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler door **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have buildup of grease. **Warning**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach observed under 3 compartment sink. 1 live roach under wire shelving in kitchen. 1 live roach observed coming out of wall junction with missing cove molding. Operator eradicated and removed, cleaned and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed cook washing hands in 3 compartment sink. Explained hand washing only in hand wash sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket, steel wool, and sponge in hand sink by back door. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in reach in cooler not date marked. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/2/2025 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 12/26/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Broken handle observed on reach in cooler in wait station. Torn gaskets on flip top cooler on cookline. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on screen door at rear exit, screen also has several large holes. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking observed on any time/temperature control for safety foods in any refrigerator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/26/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/24/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
10
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in bulk rice container and bulk sugar container **Warning**
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed mug and water bottle on prep table near rear exit. Operator removed drinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Broken handle observed on reach in cooler in wait station. Torn gaskets on flip top cooler on cookline. **Warning**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on screen door at rear exit, screen also has several large holes. **Warning**
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Provided sign to operator, operator placed at sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on table in expo area. **Warning**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar in 2 buckets not labeled. **Warning**
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee preparing lettuce wraps, then bread raw chicken. The employee then rinsed the gloves to begin another task. Instructed the employee to discard the gloves and why, and to properly wash hands before putting on new gloves. **Warning**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed disinfecting wipes stored next to clean dishes. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **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 written procedures to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **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. **Warning**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed operator place soap at hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking observed on any time/temperature control for safety foods in any refrigerator. **Warning**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with purple liquid with no label under 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/24/2024 revealed 17 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 10 basic).