THAI TOWN
1342 Main Street
Florida, 34698
Golden Crest
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/9/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold and around the frame that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor heavily soiled with dirt and debris, cook line, prep area, storage areas and ware washing area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: Floor heavily soiled **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: **Time Extended**
- 36-04-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: **Time Extended**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles and pans containing food removed from its original container and not labeled with common name. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/9/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 5/9/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
9
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 14-74-7:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Refrigerated unit near cook line Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold and around the frame that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor heavily soiled with dirt and debris, cook line, prep area, storage areas and ware washing area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: Floor heavily soiled **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving through out the kitchen, cook line, prep areas and storage areas has an accumulation of grease and food debris. Push cart has an accumulation of grease and food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: **Time Extended**
- 36-04-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: **Time Extended**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles and pans containing food removed from its original container and not labeled with common name. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: **Time Extended**
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent droppings observed on a push cart near the dish washer. 7 rodent droppings observed on top of the reach in cooler next to disposable lids 1 rodent dripping located on upper shelving containing clean equipment. Disposable lids were discarded, push cart was washed rinsed and sanitized. Clean equipment was removed from shelving to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Shelving was cleaned and sanitized. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: Rodent activity present evidenced by rodent droppings. 9 rodent droppings on the lid of a food container 1 rodent droppings on the floor of the cook line 1 rodent droppings on a pipe running along a wall 1 rodent dropping on upper shelf holding clean equipment. **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice noodles 45F cold hold, rice 46F cold hold, milk 46F cold hold, shrimp 45F cold hold, raw pork 45F cold hold. All items placed in unit at 2:30pm per owner/manager. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: Rice noodles 44F cold hold, green leafy vegetables 45F cold hold. See stop sale. **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep tables, cutting boards, Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: Upper shelving, push cart, lower shelving containg food **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/9/2024 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 5/8/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
1
Basic
9
Total
15
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in soiled container. Serving utensils stored in a soiled container on prep table near dish washer. Clean utensils stored on shelf containing an accumulation of grease, food debris and 1 rodent dropping. Warning
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Refrigerated unit near cook line Repeat Violation Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table near dish washer. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold and around the frame that opens to the outside. Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor heavily soiled with dirt and debris, cook line, prep area, storage areas and ware washing area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving through out the kitchen, cook line, prep areas and storage areas has an accumulation of grease and food debris. Push cart has an accumulation of grease and food debris. Warning
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Stored on top of the refrigerator that contained grease food debris and 7 rodent droppings. Warning
- 36-04-5:Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Repeat Violation Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles and pans containing food removed from its original container and not labeled with common name. Repeat Violation Warning
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. OTC medication stored on prep table. Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in the rear of the kitchen near back door. Warning
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored over unwashed produce in reach in cooler. Operator rearranged the refrigerator to gain compliance Warning
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent droppings observed on a push cart near the dish washer. 7 rodent droppings observed on top of the reach in cooler next to disposable lids 1 rodent dripping located on upper shelving containing clean equipment. Disposable lids were discarded, push cart was washed rinsed and sanitized. Clean equipment was removed from shelving to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Shelving was cleaned and sanitized. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice noodles 45F cold hold, rice 46F cold hold, milk 46F cold hold, shrimp 45F cold hold, raw pork 45F cold hold. All items placed in unit at 2:30pm per owner/manager. Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep tables, cutting boards, Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/8/2024 revealed 15 total violations (5 high priority, 1 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 11/30/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors and walls soiled through out cook line, prep areas and storage areas Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: **Time Extended**
- 06-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Curry sauce containing TCS food being thawed at room temperature. Operator placed curry sauce under cool running water. Curry sauce was still frozen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: **Time Extended**
- 36-04-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: **Time Extended**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bot and spice containers holding food removed from its original container not marked with common name. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled on prep unit near cook line Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/30/2023 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 11/15/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
9
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 employee beverages on prep table near food and clean equipment. Operator moved beverages. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Prep unit not holding foods at proper temperature. Foods moved to alternative cooler **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors and walls soiled through out cook line, prep areas and storage areas Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-02-4:Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. In use knife stored on soiled tray. Discussed the need to hold in use utensils on clean surface Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops held in standing water near rice behind front counter. Operator removed scoop from standing water to be washed , rinsed and sanitized Corrected On-Site Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Curry sauce containing TCS food being thawed at room temperature. Operator placed curry sauce under cool running water. Curry sauce was still frozen Warning
- 36-04-5:Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Repeat Violation Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bot and spice containers holding food removed from its original container not marked with common name. 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. Dish machine sanitizer 0ppm. Operator to use set up 3 compartment sink for sanitizing Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Rice noodles 54F cold hold Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice noodles 54F cold hold, cooler not operating properly, operator had other foods in unit on ice. See stop sale. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled on prep unit near cook line Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food strainer placed in hand wash sink behind front counter. Operator moved food strainer to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. 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. Rice noodles, sauce Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/15/2023 revealed 15 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 8/23/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled cook line, prep area and storage area. Walls soiled in cook area, prep area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-23: **Time Extended**
- 36-04-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Ceiling of area of renovation has metal pipes used to install light fixtures kitchen has exposed pipes Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-23: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Prep area wall heavily soiled Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-23: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board near cook line Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-23: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/23/2023 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 7/26/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling is not smooth and easily cleanable above sushi bar , added store room or additional prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled cook line, prep area and storage area. Walls soiled in cook area, prep area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
- 36-04-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Ceiling of area of renovation has metal pipes used to install light fixtures kitchen has exposed pipes Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Prep area wall heavily soiled Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board near cook line Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator obtained the Space next to original restaurant Thai Town and has added seating , sushi bar and a prep area. There are to open entries into the area connecting the two sides, there is no 3 compartment sink located in added space. Operator is utilizing the 3 compartment sink and dishwasher in original space. Plans were submitted to plan review but operator has received a deficiency letter and needs to make corrections. Above the prep and storage areas are not smooth and easily cleanable, there is missing dry wall and cove molding, unpainted dry wall and wooden surfaces- renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/26/2023 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 7/25/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling is not smooth and easily cleanable above sushi bar , added store room or additional prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled cook line, prep area and storage area. Walls soiled in cook area, prep area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: **Time Extended**
- 36-04-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Ceiling of area of renovation has metal pipes used to install light fixtures kitchen has exposed pipes Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Prep area wall heavily soiled Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. rice noodles (45F - Cold Holding corrected to 42F cold hold); bean sprouts (50F - Cold Holding corrected to 43F cold hold). Second temperature taken at 2:00pmCorrected On-Site Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: Narrow rice noodles, 70F held on counter. Wide rice noodles72F held on counter, Bean Sprouts 69F held on counter. Operator states it has been on the counter for 30 min. Operator placed items in cooler. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board near cook line Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator obtained the Space next to original restaurant Thai Town and has added seating , sushi bar and a prep area. There are to open entries into the area connecting the two sides, there is no 3 compartment sink located in added space. Operator is utilizing the 3 compartment sink and dishwasher in original space. Plans were submitted to plan review but operator has received a deficiency letter and needs to make corrections. Above the prep and storage areas are not smooth and easily cleanable, there is missing dry wall and cove molding, unpainted dry wall and wooden surfaces- renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/25/2023 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).