KAO THAI KITCHEN
7199 66th Street North
Florida, 33781
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/9/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
16
Total
23
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Ice machine interior soiled with yellow substance.
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Bowl without handle being used to scoop rice. Employee removed bowl out of container. Repeat Violation
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Stove top oven handle and reach in coolers handles soiled with food debris.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Cutting boards grooved on reach in deli cooler across from sushi bar station. Repeat Violation
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Glass cups wet nesting under soda dispenser in server wait station.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Oil stored on floor in dry storage area. Repeat Violation
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -Tongs stored on toaster oven handle. -Set of two tongs stored on oven handle. Employee removed tongs. Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Stove top oven interior soiled with food debris.
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -Provided establishment with printed copy of the Heimlich maneuver/choking sign. Employee posted sign. Corrected On-Site
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. -Provided establishment with printed copy of current inspection at the end of the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets heavily soiled with food debris and mold like substance on reach in cooler across from sushi bar station.
- 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. -Odor coming from grease trap under three compartment sink.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -To go boxes stored next to rice cooker not inverted. Employee stored boxes inverted. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. -Soups stored inside in reach in deli cooler across from sushi bar not covered. Employee covered items with plastic wrap during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. -Mop stored in mop bucket in server wait station.
- 22-39-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. -Chlorine sanitizer bucket testing at 0 PPM. Employee added more chlorine to sanitizer bucket and chlorine tested at 50 PPM. Corrected On-Site
- 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 chlorine sanitizer testing at 10 PPM. Employee ran dish machine multiple times and got dish machine chlorine to test at 50 PPM at the end of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 22-48-5:High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. -Establishment using laundry lemon scented bleach sanitizer. During inspection employee purchased a bottle of approved chlorine bleach sanitizer. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -Employee began washing their hands with out removing single service gloves. Educated employee in the moment on proper hand washing procedures. **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. -Provided establishment with printed copy of response to a vomiting or diarrheal event form. Employee posted form. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -No paper towels at hand sink near soda dispenser. Employee provided paper towels. 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. -Multiple items throughout freezers and coolers not date marked. Emailed employee date marking educational form. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/9/2024 revealed 23 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 16 basic).
Inspection on 1/31/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
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 2023-11-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/31/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 11/30/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach-in cooler near sushi bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table ear three-compartment is rusted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at sushi bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler interior near dry-storage shelf. 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. Flour and sugar stored on shelf in dry-storage area removed from original packaging not labeled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: **Time Extended**
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee training is expired. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/30/2023 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 11/28/2023
High Priority
6
Intermediate
4
Basic
13
Total
23
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 without handle used as scoop in rice bin near sushi bar. Operator removed bowl. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach-in cooler near sushi bar. Warning
- 08B-20-4:Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. From dry-storage shelf 3 # 10 cans of bamboo shoots dented. 1 #10 can baby corn dented. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened bottled water on prep table in kitchen. Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hand bag on dry-storage shelf. Operator removed hand bag. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table ear three-compartment is rusted. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. 5 gallon of soy sauce stored on floor underneath hand wash sink at sushi bar. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at sushi bar. Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven used more than 24 hours ago at wait station. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler interior near dry-storage shelf. Warning
- 08B-54-4:Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Cooked rice and curry stored next to hand wash sink exposed to splash. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sugar stored on shelf in dry-storage area removed from original packaging not labeled Warning
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medication stored on shelf above reach-in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed medication. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. From dry-storage shelf 3 # 10 cans of bamboo shoots dented. 1 #10 can baby corn dented. 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. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer reading 10ppm. Repeat Violation Warning
- 01D-01-5:High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. No parasite destruction for escolar. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw meat stored over ready to eat in refrigerator near three-compartment area. Operator removed raw meat. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pasta (77F); sprouts (65F); cooked rice (73F) Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food stored in bowl of hand wash sink near dishmachine. Operator removed food. Corrected On-Site 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
- 53A-15-4:Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Warning
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee training is expired. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/28/2023 revealed 23 total violations (6 high priority, 4 intermediate, 13 basic).