THAI MAX
THAI MAX maintains a 3.4/5 food safety rating based on 9 health department inspections in BRANDON. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
Last inspection: 3 weeks ago · 9 reports on file
507 Brandon Town Center Drive
Brandon, Florida, 33511
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
3/26/2026· 3w ago
Visit ID: 13530859
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 3 int, 8 basic
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop sauce from bucket in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on the floor by soda syrup rack. Operator removed roaches, cleaned and sanitized the area. Corrected On-Site
- 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed soap in center compartment of 3 compartment sink. Coached operator on correct order for wash/rinse/sanitize. Operator replaced the order correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed stored on soda fountain grate. Operator placed scoop in ice with the handle up. Corrected On-Site
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching food in bulk rice. Operator placed correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris on the bottom of reach in freezer at cookline.
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed cases of produce stored over washed/prepared containers of produce in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour container not labeled. Operator replaced label. Corrected On-Site
- 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 10ppm. Coached operator on the correct chlorine ratio, Operator added more chlorine, tested at 50ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 expired and 1 current food handler certificate available, 4 employees present
- 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. 1 expired certificate.
9/25/2025· 6mo ago
Visit ID: 10916691
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 4 basic
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in bucket of sauce in walk in cooler.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack on shelf with food items. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle touching food in bulk sugar. Operator placed correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed red peppers, green peppers, broccoli and mushrooms stored over ready to eat items in walk in cooler.
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of ibuprofen on front counter. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
2/25/2025· 1y 1mo ago
Visit ID: 10787326
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
2/18/2025· 1y 1mo ago
Visit ID: 10781242
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
2/17/2025· 1y 1mo ago
Visit ID: 10746408
Follow-up Inspection Required1 high
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1 rodent dropping near ice machine, employee removed and sanitized at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Admin Complaint
12/18/2024· 1y 3mo ago
Visit ID: 10745382
Met Inspection Standards1 basic
- 33-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended**
12/17/2024· 1y 4mo ago
Visit ID: 8745070
Facility Temporarily Closed2 high, 2 basic
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in bucket of sauce in walk in cooler.
- 33-20-4:Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 18 rodent droppings observed on floor under soda syrup rack.
- 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Chlorine tested at over 200ppm. Manager corrected to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
12/19/2023· 2y 3mo ago
Visit ID: 8493520
Met Inspection Standards2 basic
9/6/2023· 2y 7mo ago
Visit ID: 8363260
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 int, 2 basic
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoon stored in water temped at 80 degrees F on service line next to rice warmer
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink stored in walk-in cooler on shelf above restaurant food
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medication stored on shelf above prep table
- 22-38-5:Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Manager purchased sanitizer at time of inspection Corrected On-Site