Thai Paradise, 225 Cocoa Beach Cswy, Cocoa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THAI PARADISE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 225 Cocoa Beach Cswy, Cocoa, FL 32931
License #: 1505946
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 5/23/2013

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (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. See stop sale. Sushi rice
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food.observed ra tuna over ready to eat krab
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler.observed raw frozen shrimp overreact to eat wonton wrappers
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw chicken per cabbage. Corrected on site
  • Intermediate - Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab.
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food.emailed time /temp plan
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool.sauce at 87f
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.cleaner on dish rack
5/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/22/2013Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.grea inside the fryer
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.tongs on ovenhandle
  • Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor.dish area missing 7 bulbs. Only 1 bulb working
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.rice scoop in 84f **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.under microwave shelf is dirty
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.hood wall
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises.5 dead roaches in hot water heater area floor,2 dead roaches in utensil drawer ,1 dead under cutting board,1 dead on the bottom of silverware container, 4 dead on floor in dish washing area
  • High Priority - Operator unable to provide documentation for source of fish. See stop sale. invoice scanned to email
  • High Priority - Operator unable to provide invoice to verify the source of the food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (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. Sushi rice
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.1live roach in hot water heater area, I live on prep table.. I live behind sushi bar on the floor.corrected on site,I live under sushi bar step stool
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.2 fresh droppings behind dishwasher, 2 fresh on top of chemical containers in dish area,4 fresh droppings on top of dish machine,1 fresh on top of refrigerator in prep area.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.pot in handsink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Ms tuerr
1/11/2013Complaint FullEmergency order recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/21/2012Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/26/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.stuck on labels
  • Light not functioning.dish area
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.light shoeld missing in prep area bulb
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.1 employee
  • Critical - No waste receptacle provided at handwash lavatory with disposable towels.kitchen sink
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in 81f water. rice scoop
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor behind line.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.whole shell eggs over giner in walk in
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found.1 fresh dropping on shelf with oil container in prep,20 plus... old and fresh droppings on floor by flour bin in prep area.
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found.10 old and fresh droppings on floor in prep area
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found.10 old and fresh droppings on top of dish machine
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found.2 fresh droppings in dish area on floor
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found.2 fresh droppings on floor under stove on cooking line
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
10/25/2012Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • Critical - Violation: 35B THERE IS NO SELF CLOSURE ON REAR DOOR.
  • Critical - Violation: 53B THERE IS NO EMPLOYEE TRAINING.
  • Violation: 57 THERE IS NO EVIDENCE ON THE MENU ON EACH SUSHI ITEM THAT IS IT A RAW PRODUCT.
8/30/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - OBSERVED DIRTY GASKETS ON SMALL SUSHI COOLER.
  • OBSERVED RAW WOOD IN FOOD PREP AREA - SUSHI BAR.
  • Critical - SUSHI RICE IS NOT DATE/TIME MARKED - AT ROOM TEMP - COS.
  • THE LIGHT BY THE REAR DOOR IS FULL OF BUGS (DEAD) ABOVE THE DISH AREA.
  • Critical - THE LINE HANDSINK IS BLOCKED BY FOOD CART.
  • THERE ARE CUPS IN THE ISLE TO THE BATHROOM.
  • Critical - THERE ARE NO PAPER TOWELS IN LINE HANDSINK.
  • THERE ARE OLD LABELS STUCK TO CLEAN CONTAINERS.
  • THERE ARE TONGS STORED ON THE OPEN HANDLE.
  • Critical - THERE IS A "NO PEST STRIP" IN USE OVER THE REFRIGERATOR AT REAR DOOR.
  • Critical - THERE IS A BLUE CLEANER IN A SPRAY BOTTLE WITHOUT A LABEL.
  • Critical - THERE IS A DIRTY SUSHI COOLER.
  • THERE IS A DUSTY TRASH CAN IN DISH AREA.
  • Critical - THERE IS A DUTY BULK BIN WITH RICE IN IT.
  • THERE IS A LIGHT OUT BY DISH AREA - NOT WORKING
  • THERE IS A MISSING VENT PANEL IN HOOD.
  • THERE IS A RUSTY GRATE ON THE DOOR TO THE MOP SINK.
  • THERE IS A SARAN WRAP ROLL OVER HANDSINK IN DISH AREA SPLASH RANGE.
  • Critical - THERE IS A TO-GO CUP IN-USE AS A RICE SCOOP.
  • THERE IS A WISK IN STANDING WATER @ 86F.
  • Critical - THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL BOX HANGING OFF WALL BY REAR DOOR.
  • Critical - THERE IS FOOD STORED BELOW THE HANDSINK IN THE DISH AREA.
  • Critical - THERE IS NO EMPLOYEE TRAINING.
  • THERE IS NO EVIDENCE ON THE MENU ON EACH SUSHI ITEM THAT IS IT A RAW PRODUCT.
  • Critical - THERE IS NO HANDWASH SIGN.
  • Critical - THERE IS NO PAPER TOWELS AT DISH AREA HANDSINK.
  • Critical - THERE IS NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDSINK - SUSHI.
  • Critical - THERE IS NO RECEIPTS FOR SUSHI FISH ITEMS ON SITE.
  • Critical - THERE IS NO SELF CLOSURE ON REAR DOOR.
  • Critical - THERE IS NO SIGN FOR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PROTEIN POSTED.
  • Critical - THERE IS NO SOAP AT DISH AREA HANDSINK.
6/29/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.ceilinf vent in 3 bin sink area
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.vent mens
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.vent womans
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.bottom of lid bin
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.freezer bottom
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.water heater room
  • Observed wall in disrepair.by prep area
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
1/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.dish aa
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.rusty shelves on small sushi cooler
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.around equiptment in kitchen
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.inside upright frig
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.vinegar bucket
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. back door rusted
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.eggs over cut vegetables in bev air cooler
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.fan in dish area
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.tsh can in dish area
  • Observed wall in disrepair.under large window in rear of store
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.prep
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.rear time
7/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.scoop storedin water
  • No copy of latest inspection report.Missing one page
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.vent in womans
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed menu items not identified as raw fish.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.sauce cart
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils.windex on clean shelf above 3 bin Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.prep
2/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.ROE 49f
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.egrolls below raw items in freezer
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.to go cup in use as a scoop in sour sauce
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.Bamboo sushi mat
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.portable fan
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.scoop in standing water
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.rear door has hole in it near bottom
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.between coolers
  • Observed wall in disrepair.by window
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.womans vent
9/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.raw shell egg 74f one egg
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.sushi mat
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.cream cheese small cooler
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.fan
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.in standing water Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.under rice bin in prep
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.handcream by milk in refrig
  • Critical. Insecticide/rodenticide use not in compliance with regulations.strip
  • Critical. Observed safe staff cards not completely filled out with managers information
2/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.roe at 54f Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. SAlmonnat 3degrees f. Do not use for sushi grade salmon
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. fan cover missing
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.stored in room temp rice scoop
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.kitchen
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.hairspray Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions.no pest strip in kitchen
  • Critical. observed 3 missing hood filters over fryers
11/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/24/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 1/23/2009Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
No report available. 8/5/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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