Wattana Thai Restaurant, 7201 S Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: WATTANA THAI RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 7201 S Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL 33405-4807
License #: 6007690
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 09/25/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.LARGE UTENSILS
  • Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture.MOP SINK COLD WATER
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.UNDER EQUIPMENT
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.2 door reachin
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.FLIP TOP REACHIN NOT MAINTAINS 41°
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.SUGAR
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.COOKED CHICKEN PIECES ON FLIP TOP DOUBLE STACKED 68° SHRIMP 480 Chicken raw 49°less than 1 hour in unit removed to freezer Inside ambient 54° SERVICE CALLED
  • High Priority - Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.PLASTIC WAYER PITCHER IN FRONT HANDSINK, SCRUBBIES IN HANDWASH SINK NEAR FLIP TOP
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
09/25/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
2/3/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
7/31/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Microwave oven.
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.in walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Chicken, seafood next to vegetables in chest freezer.
4/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
12/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. disrepair by cook's line.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. kitchen area
8/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. steak, chicken, vegetables, seafood in chest freezer
1/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Observed establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface.
  • Observed residue build-up on door frame in w/I cooler.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
8/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/3/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. METAL PANS
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. EMPLOYEE BATHROOM
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of food and the container. IN WHITE SUBSTANCE IN TRASHCAN Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 4/27/11.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. kitchen
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. This violation must be corrected by : 4/27/11.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. WIRE SHELVES OVER REAR PREP TABLE
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. EMPLOYEE LUNCH IN KITCHEN Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. RICE IN OUTSIDE (GARAGE) STORAGE AREA
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. FRONT HWS WITH PITCHER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. egg carton in kitchen hws
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. RICE SPOON Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. REAR KITXHEN EXIT DOES NOTMOPEN, KEYED LOCK, NO KNOB ON INSIDE, EMPLOYEE HAD TO OPEN FROM OUTSIDE
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. chicjen Corrected On Site. put in refrigerator Repeat Violation.
  • Observed rwachin freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. PLASTIC UTENSILS AT SERVER STATION
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. FOOD CONTAINERS IN OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA (GARAGE)
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. RUBBER CEMENT WITH FOOD IN OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. CHICKEN IN CHEST FREEZER
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. KNIVES REAR PREP TABLE
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. SIDE KITCHEN
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. COOKED RICE AT 78F ON COUNTER Corrected On Site. MOVED TO COOLER
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. EGGROLLS AT 115 FOR 15 MINUTES, Corrected On Site. cooked to 170F and served.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. SAUCES and COOKED RICE IN WALKIN COOLER NOT DATED Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. WHITE SUBSTANCE REAR TABLE
2/24/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food properly thawed
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Foods handled with minimum contact
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Clean clothes, hair restraints
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical. Sanitizing concentration
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Toilet and handwashing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed
  • Critical. Toilet and handwashing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
9/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. chest freezeee.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. bag of onions. w/I cooler.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
2/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. NO LABELS ON SEVERAL ITEMS IN WIC
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. WHITE SUBSTANCE BIN
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. CHICKEN IN RED BIN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. CHEST FREEZERS
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. WHITE SUBSTANCE BIN
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in CUTTING PEPPERS
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. COOK WASHING DISHES ANS SERVING FOOD WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. COOK LINE
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. COOK LINE
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. DUST AND DEBRIS ON FAN
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. WIC GASKETS
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. TOFU CONTAINERS BEING USE TO STORE RTE CUT VEGGIES
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. WAITSTAFF STATION HWS
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. COOK LINE HWS BRILLO PAD IN HWS
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. COOK LINE HWS
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair. BACKROOM DOOR
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. DISPLAYING THE 2008 LICENSE
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
11/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/9/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 6/5/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 2/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/3/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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