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CHANA THAI

8737-39 SW 136TH STREET

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 2/19/2025

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle stored inside container of brown rice Repeat Violation
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling and ceiling vents soiled with dust above cook line and dish area
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw tuna and raw wahoo thawing inside reduced oxygen package at sushi bar. Operator cut open bags Corrected On-Site
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In dish area
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door near dish area
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between prep table and reach in freezer at sushi bar Repeat Violation
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons stored inside standing water at sushi station. Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt not labeled near microwave in kitchen. Operator labeled salt. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell egg stored over raw calamari inside reach in cooler in front of wok station. Operator relocated products. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink near cook line. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site
  • 03G-18-5:Intermediate - Observed establishment utilizing cook-chill with their curry soup, stored inside reduced oxygen packaging inside of walk in freezer and kept for more than 48 hours. Operator discarded products and is no longer using vacuum sealer machine.

Inspection Date: 11/14/2024

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with no handle stored inside of container of sugar. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of soy sauce and ponzu sauce on floor inside of walk in cooler. Operator placed buckets on top of shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice inside ice machine in kitchen. Operator removed scoop. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between prep table and reach in cooler in front of cook line. Operator moved and cleaned knife. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice paddles stored inside standing water next to rice cookers. Operator removed water. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease above wok station.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and raw beef stored over cut vegetables inside reach in cooler on cook line. Operator relocated products for proper storage. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shell eggs inside walk in cooler. Operator relocated products for proper storage. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by chicken slicer. Operator moved slicer. Corrected On-Site
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment using time for sushi rice without any written procedures. Provided operator with TPHC form, operator filled out form. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 5/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8624673

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. -Observed fish not frozen in oxygen reduce package. Advise operator to either remove from package or cut the package.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touching the cell phone, and then changed gloves without washing hands. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods. Employee washed hands, and put on new gloves.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at cooking line. Employee placed paper towel. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Observed cooked chicken stored inside the reach in cooler, located at cooking line without date marked. As per employee food was cooked 2 days before the inspection.

Inspection Date: 3/6/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8624586

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn, located at cooking line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn, located at cooking line. **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: Observed Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed Standing Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at preparation area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: Observed Standing Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at preparation area. **Time Extended**
  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout kitchen areas. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: Observed ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout kitchen areas. **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
  • 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe inside walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: Water leaking from pipe inside walk in cooler. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8371258

  • 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. Observed reach in cooler, located at cooking line running at 49F. Operator removed all items, and placed them in the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraint.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn, located at cooking line.
  • 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. Observed plastic to go container inside the rice buckets.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils stored in water at 67F. Operator discarded water, and washed utensils. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris, located at cooking line.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Observed Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Observed Standing Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at preparation area.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Observed ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout kitchen areas.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of plastic lids stored on the floor, near the walk in cooler. Operator removed item, and placed it correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe inside walk in cooler.
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over curry soup stored in the reach in cooler, located at cooking line. Operator removed items and placed them correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef stored in the walk in cooler. Operator removed items and placed them correctly.
  • 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. Observed raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (8F - Cold Holding), cooked noodles (51F - cold Holding). As per operator for more than 6 hours. Operator discarded items. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (8F - Cold Holding), cooked noodles (51F - cold Holding). As per operator for more than 6 hours. Operator discarded items. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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. Discussed with operator and provided email handout.
  • 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. Discussed with operator and provided email employee agreements.
  • 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. Observed Aixa Escobar, Delicia Perez.
  • 46-01-4:Marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.

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