THAI SPICE CAFE

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. In walk-in freezer, box of individual ziplock bags of raw chicken stored over pans of raw pork and raw beef. All products have been removed from commercial packaging. Operator moved chicken to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On wall next to handwash sink at end of cook line, spray bottle with clear liquid not labeled. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in kitchen soiled with mold-like substance. Operator began to clean interior of ice machine. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup on prep table in kitchen across from walk-in cooler. Operator moved drink to bottom shelf away from equipment or food. Also, Employee open soda bottle in reach in cooler at bar area. Operator removed and discarded. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor, walls and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cook line equipment soiled with grease/food debris. Also, wall behind cook line soiled with grease. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk-in freezer, two boxes of plastic wrapped raw meat stored on floor under shelving. Operator moved boxes to shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. On bottom shelf on cook line in white flour container, handle to scoop in product. Operator removed handled from flour. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line soiled/torn. Also, hood filters soiled with grease build up. Operator stated company will be out Monday to clean. Also, table under flat top grill on cook line soiled with food debris/grease build up. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Sewage odor present when in kitchen. No visible sign of where smell could be coming from.

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In dry storage area, one (1) can of soy sauce is dented. Soy sauce removed from area.

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 washer tested 0ppm chlorine sanitizer. Operator changed chemical - tested 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. On cook line, pan of rice and pan of rice noodles removed from temperature control 4.5 hours prior. Both items discarded.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. On cook line, pan of rice and pan of rice noodles removed from temperature control 4.5 hours prior. Both items discarded.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting board in prep area of kitchen. Board removed to be cleaned. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in freezer soiled and has ice build up.

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Exterior door for walk in freezer is rusted.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On cook line, black plastic containers not inverted. Cook inverted pans. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In flip top cooler on cook line, raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat tofu and radishes. In walk in cooler, raw beef stored over ready to eat sauce. Items moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In reach in cooler in bar, cream opened yesterday morning not dated. Manager dated cream. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line has no hair restraint. Employee placed on restraint. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Shared dumpster area behind establishment.

Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Employee in kitchen drying trays with towel. Employee stopped and trays run through dish machine again. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 45f pork,45f noddles 45f curry 45. Walk in cooler. Closed door rechecked ambient 41f Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food on plate stored in walk In freezer

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer under unit

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scooper in water 78f, removed water Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in room temperature water, moved to cooler

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. Emailed flyer Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Personal cookies on prep area where chef is cutting scallions

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scooper in water 84f

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice in reach in cooler 54f moved to lower area of cooler

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Near rice cooker, discarded Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Container of noddles stored on floor, moved to shelf Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-22, paid at time of inspection Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Cooked pork in reach in cooler dated 9/7 operator states he freezes the pork, second date added

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice from previous day, operator placed date on item Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Victor G expired 1-23-22

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear and blue spray bottle with clear substance inside, manager labeled bleach Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer ice build up coming from behind unit. Leaking into bucket on floor, frozen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-28: Time Extended