MA PRAO THAI CUIISINE

4838 North Federal Highway
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33308
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

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Nearby Locations

5000 N FEDERAL HWY

Fort Lauderdale, FL

5001 N FEDERAL HWY

Fort Lauderdale, FL

2460 E. COMMERCIAL BLVD

Fort Lauderdale, FL

4350 N FERDERAL HWY

Fort Lauderdale, FL

4300 N FEDERAL HWY

Fort Lauderdale, FL

3801 BAYVIEW DR

Fort Lauderdale, FL

3016 E COMMERCIAL BLVD

Fort Lauderdale, FL

3051 E COMMERCIAL BLVD

Fort Lauderdale, FL

3055 E COMMERCIAL BLVD

Fort Lauderdale, FL

1352 E COMMERCIAL BLVD

Oakland Park, FL

All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 2/15/2024

High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized utensil and discarded water. Corrected On-Site
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Hydraulic closed damaged to rear exit hallway door causing door to not be self closing. Discussed with operator
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork stored above cooked rice in walk in freezer. Items not in original packaging. Operator removed to appropriate location. Corrected On-Site
Food Inspector #8571570
2024-02-15
★★★☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/15/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).

Inspection on 12/15/2023

High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 16-55-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Observed empty container of chlorine sanitizer. Triple sink - quat 400ppm. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: Observed same. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed same. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Observed same. **Time Extended**
  • 32-23-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Urinal in mens room - out of order. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: Observed same. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed same. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Observed same. **Time Extended**
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: Observed same. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed same. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Observed same. **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8574975
2023-12-15
★★★☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/15/2023 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).

Inspection on 12/14/2023

High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed

Inspection Details:

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead on shelf at front counter. 1 dead in hallway leading to restrooms. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: 1 dead on table next to cookline. 1 dead under prep table next to walk in freezer. 1 dead on top of white freezer by triple sink. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: 1 dead on shelf across from prep flip top. **Time Extended**
  • 16-55-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Observed empty container of chlorine sanitizer. Triple sink - quat 400ppm. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: Observed same. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed same. **Time Extended**
  • 32-23-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Urinal in mens room - out of order. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: Observed same. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed same. **Time Extended**
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: Observed same. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed same. **Time Extended**
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 6 live roaches stuck to stick trap on top of reach in freezer next to triple sink. Operator discarded and cleaned/sanitized the area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: 3 live roaches on top of white freezer by triple sink. 1 live on wall next to back kitchen door. 1 live on floor in front of white freezer by triple sink. 1 live under prep table next to walk in freezer. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: 3 live roaches on top and sides of white reach in freezer next to dish machine. **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8573483
2023-12-14
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/14/2023 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).

Inspection on 12/13/2023

High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed

Inspection Details:

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead on shelf at front counter. 1 dead in hallway leading to restrooms. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: 1 dead on table next to cookline. 1 dead under prep table next to walk in freezer. 1 dead on top of white freezer by triple sink. **Time Extended**
  • 16-55-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Observed empty container of chlorine sanitizer. Triple sink - quat 400ppm. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: Observed same. **Time Extended**
  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under shelving by back kitchen door. Around and under grill/fryer at cookline. Around and under flip top units. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: Observed same. **Time Extended**
  • 32-23-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Urinal in mens room - out of order. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: Observed same. **Time Extended**
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: Observed same. **Time Extended**
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 6 live roaches stuck to stick trap on top of reach in freezer next to triple sink. Operator discarded and cleaned/sanitized the area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: 3 live roaches on top of white freezer by triple sink. 1 live on wall next to back kitchen door. 1 live on floor in front of white freezer by triple sink. 1 live under prep table next to walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: Observed same. **Time Extended**
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: Observed same. **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8571237
2023-12-13
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/13/2023 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).

Inspection on 12/11/2023

High Priority
7
Intermediate
6
Basic
10
Total
23
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed

Inspection Details:

  • 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead roaches/ insects (approximately 10) in control device on top of reach in freezer by triple sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. 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. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler - raw chicken (48-50F); raw shell eggs - ambient temperature (56F). Per operator items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. Observed large block of ice covering condensing area. Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead on shelf at front counter. 1 dead in hallway leading to restrooms. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 16-55-4: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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Observed empty container of chlorine sanitizer. Triple sink - quat 400ppm. Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under shelving by back kitchen door. Around and under grill/fryer at cookline. Around and under flip top units. Warning
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoops in water 73F. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cookline flip top. Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Reach in freezer - by dish machine - vegetable rolls and dumplings stored uncovered. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 32-23-4:Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Urinal in mens room - out of order. Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08A-13-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Cookline - raw shell eggs in top section, over ready to eat vegetables in lower section. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork stored over ready to eat vegetable rolls in reach in freezer - cookline. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 6 live roaches stuck to stick trap on top of reach in freezer next to triple sink. Operator discarded and cleaned/sanitized the area. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler - raw shell eggs - ambient temperature (56F). Per operator items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. Observed large block of ice covering condensing area. See stop sale. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler - raw chicken (48-50F); raw shell eggs - ambient temperature (56F). Per operator items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. Observed large block of ice covering condensing area. Operator immediately cooked chicken. See stop sale. Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep area - rice (127F - Hot Holding). Per operator less than 2 hours. Operator immediately reheated. 15 minutes later 167F. 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. Provided handout to operator. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Magnetic knife rack at cookline - visibly soiled. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cookline hand sink blocked by mops and brooms. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary. Warning
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. 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. 1 employee without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. Employee filled out during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food Inspector #8388248
2023-12-11
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/11/2023 revealed 23 total violations (7 high priority, 6 intermediate, 10 basic).