PEPPERMINT THAI
11328 OKEECHOBEE BLVD, ROYAL PALM BEACH 33411
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 4/16/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system soiled. Multiple standing fans soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: **Time Extended**
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk in freezer raw beef not commercially packaged over cooked vegetables- operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: At walk freezer raw beef not commercially packaged over frozen vegetables- operator moved to lower shelf. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site
- 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 expired 2023. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Admin Complaint
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of blue multipurpose cleaner not labeled- operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/16/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 2/14/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
5
Basic
5
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing label - not removed from packaging before thawing- see stop sale. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system soiled. Multiple standing fans soiled. Warning
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At sushi station- in use avocados with stickers attached - operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor- operator moved off floor. 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. At walk in freezer raw beef not commercially packaged over cooked vegetables- operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk in freezer raw chicken not commercially packaged over raw beef- operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing label - not removed from packaging before thawing- see stop sale. Warning
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time mark for tempura shrimp at sushi station- operator asked for remaining 30 minutes. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of sanitizer stored above soy sauce by front counter near sushi / cashier station. Sanitizer wipes stored above container of sprinkles near server station- operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At tall reach in cooler- spring rolls 64F at 2:20 to 54F at 3:15 ( cooling since 11:30)- food stored in large quantity- at current rate of cooling food will not reach 41F within remaining time- operator moved to walk in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink by dish machine blocked with pan on top- operator removed. Warning
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Multiple menu items under sashimi and sushi does not identify if food is raw/ undercooked. 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 expired 2023. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of blue multipurpose cleaner not labeled- operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/14/2024 revealed 15 total violations (5 high priority, 5 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 8/29/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/29/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/28/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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. Observe with tuna and salmon. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observe plastic container on floor in walk-in refrigerator and cases of food on floor in walk-in freezer. Warning
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observe dishwasher handling dirty dishes and without washing hands handling clean dishes. I spoke with operator and dishwasher washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw beef above duck sauce in refrigerator by fryer. Operator placed raw beef on lower shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1)Observed at Flip top refrigerator ; chicken (50-60F - Cold Holding) due to over filled , Operator removed the overfilled food. 2) observe at Lowboy refrigerator ; beef, chicken,meatballs (44-45F - Cold Holding). Operator moved food to other refrigerator. 3) observe at Lowboy refrigerator ; tofu (50F - Cold Holding) Operator stated less then 2 hour and moved to other refrigerator. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observe Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm). Operator corrected to 100ppm Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ob 2 plates and food debris in hand wash sink at cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/28/2023 revealed 7 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).