Chai Thai Cuisine, 2447 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: CHAI THAI CUISINE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2447 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32806
License #: 5810908
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 10/29/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Draining into reach in cooler on the line
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door of white chest freezer.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cooler on the cook line
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Wait staff area
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. Kristina Sae-Uong arrived in middle of inspection
10/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** On cb light buildup
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open milk, opened baby corn .chopped lettuce in walk in cooler. **Warning** None observed on cb
08/05/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Flour **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler.beef in metal pan **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Raw chicken in a pan in three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans in storage room **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice noodles 45 on cook line, salad mix on ice 47 f at server station. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food.case of sterno **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open milk, opened baby corn .chopped lettuce in walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. Removed small soda machine from kitchen and installed in dining room. Servers scooping ice no hand wash sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans, plan review application and payment for plan review to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 1940 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Installed soda machine at server station in dining room. Servers scooping ice no hand wash sink. **Warning**
6/3/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women''s bathroom. Both stalls **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
12/16/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Walk in freezer shelves. **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Both stalls **Warning**
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 5 dead under shelf next to ice machine in back room, 6 dead under soda machine in the kitchen area. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Hoisin Sauce by Knoor Chun 5 lb **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. On live on cork board frame by ice machine next to walk in cooler **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Several on last inspection report co cork board, throughout the bottom strip of the cork board frame,several on the doors under the soda machine in the kitchen **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12/13/2013Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
7/22/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temperature 90 f dumped water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Packaged food labeled improperly or incompletely and does not comply with Federal Standards of Identity. Flour **Warning**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Fish **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises. One dead behind ice machine,3 dead behind hot water heater, 2 dead on glue board by HWS and one dead on glue board under dish machine. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn starch 50 f,rice noodle 47, **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Two live on glue board by HWS under prep table In the kitchen **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By dish machine **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Light pink color liquid in spray bottle. **Warning**
7/19/2013Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to cutting/shredding.cabbage
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.3 c sink
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Food container stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Lemon wedge container in drink ice at soda station. Advised operator to discard ice and sanitize bin before use.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.corn starch mixture on cook line in ice water at 44.5 f
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.egg rolls
1/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOOD FILTERS
  • Violation: 29-03-1 Observed water draining onto floor surface. IN THREE DOOR RIC
8/28/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. BY DISHWASHER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. BLOCKED WITH TRA H CAN BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. FANGUARD IN WIC
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOOD FILTERS
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises.20-30 DEAD AROUND HOT WATER HEATOR, COOK LINE, UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SICK AND DISHMACHINE This violation must be corrected by : 08/24/2012.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. RICE BAGS IN STORAGE ROOM
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. STORING UTENSILS Corrected On Site.
  • Observed hole in wall. BEHIND ICE TEA DISPENSER
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. RICE NOODLES AT 65-80 F FOR 6 HRS. IN KITCHEN ON PREP TABLE AND CORNSTARCH BATTER AT 65 F ISSUED STOPSALE This violation must be corrected by : 08/24/2012.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found ONE LIVE BY ICE TE DISPENSER AND ONE LIVE UNDER PREP TABLE This violation must be corrected by : 08/24/2012.
  • Observed water draining onto floor surface. IN THREE DOOR RIC
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). RICE NOODLES AT 68-80 F
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. VINEGAR
8/23/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored - cutting boards stored behind hand wash sink faucet [risk of splash contamination]. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Cooked poultry not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds - cooked chicken 161F after cooking. Corrected On Site - cooking continued - 175F reached.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. At 10ppm. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine - chlorine test strips - dishwash machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands - before putting gloves on. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food - woven/fabric bracelet.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor - box of rice paper - storage room.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit - tofu - 46-50F - less than 4 hours - transferred to walk in freezer. Corrected On Site - cooled to 40-41F.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface - walk in cooler fan covers.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles - reuse plastic containers for food storage. Plastic Containers with narrow moulded handles - difficult to clean.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area - unpackaged shrimp sticks stored touching the outside of a food container.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above - veg egg rolls kept in fry basket above fryer - 60-90F - less than 30 minutes.
  • Critical - Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications - operator's thermometer at 36F [inspector's thermometer at 32F].
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name - containers of dry ingredients/powdered substances.
3/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles./ around soda ice bin
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./ chicken on cold line 44f
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored./ 1 oz cups not inverted in to go area.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle./ bleach water
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked./ noodles
9/6/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Womens restroom.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Dry storage area.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical - Employee training expired on 3/12/11
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Card board lined freezer shelves.
  • Critical - Food-contact surfaces not cleaned after being contaminationed. utensils soiled and hanging on stove.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. dirty plates in hand sink
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. cooler in side station.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a table next to clean silverware.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on dirty cloth.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. fan shield.
  • Critical - Observed employee come back from eating and not wash hands.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Both in dry storage and kitchen
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, shri mp 58 , chucken 59
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. lubercant spray with soda
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. butane and hand cream stored above cooks line
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/ walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/Freezer. Repeat Violation
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.3 comp sink, dishmachine area.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. egg roll 100
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
3/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline reach in cooler. spice cart items not refrigerated. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in undrained ice raw beef and chicken. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw beef over raw pork.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. bags open in chest freezer. Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. corn starch Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue on bulk storage containers. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. plastic container for blotting sring rolls.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
7/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. peopers kitchen floor, shrimp in walkin freezer.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. frozen wontons reach in freezer.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. flour, msg scoop, etc.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. female employee at cookline.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue on/in storage containers. spice cart containers, bulk granule containe4s.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters.
  • Bowls, plates, containers not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. both sinks blocked, by dirty dishes and equipment.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
12/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/27/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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