Pad Thai, 5458 Sample Rd, Margate, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PAD THAI
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5458 Sample Rd, Margate, FL 33073
License #: 1614810
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 11/12/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris at deep fryer.
  • High Priority - Dented cans present. 1 10 inches can of tomato paste. See stop sale.
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Duck found in reach in cooler.
11/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal inserts
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered, vegetables.
  • Basic - Food stored in service area not covered. Cut lemon.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sauce in cooler.
6/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Ice coffee in reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Salad
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Throughout kitchen.
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Dressing on buffet line,
2/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Sauce
  • Basic - Objectionable odor in establishment. In kitchen next to hot water heater
  • High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Eggs
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing utensil
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sauce in reach in cooler
10/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. DISH RACKS.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. ICE MACHINE LID REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE.
  • 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. OBTAINED NO READING ON TEST STRIPS.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CALAMARI @ 65?. CORRECTIVE ACTIONS TAKEN.
  • Intermediate - Certified food manager fails to exhibit active managerial control. PROPER SANITATION OF TABLEWARE.
4/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. DISH RACKS.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. SHELVES OBSERVED RUSTED and PITTED IN REACH IN COOLER.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. PLASTIC SHELVES FOR CLEAN POT STORAGE.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. THROUGHOUT KITCHEN.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. FOOD PREPARATION. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. FISH. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW MEAT ABOVE VEGETABLES IN REACH IN COOLER.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. PORK STORED IN CONTACT WITH BEEF IN REACH IN FREEZER.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. RACKS ABOVE DISHMACHINE.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. TOP OF DISHMACHINE.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. KNIFE.
11/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. RAW EGGS and CUT/WASHED VEGETABLES. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed mis-labeled spray bottle.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. PLASTIC SHELVES BY DISHMACHINE.
5/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. DISH RACKS.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. NOODLES #1. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. NOODLES #2. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. TOP OF DISH MACHINE.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. WOODEN STOOL BY DISH MACHINE.
  • Observed worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. IN STOREROOM.
10/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. TOP OF DISHMACHINE.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. UNDER HAND SINK BY DISHMACHINE.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. RAW EGGS STORED NEXT TO and IN CONTACT WITH CABBAGE.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. RACKS ABOVE REACH IN COOLERS.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. THROUGHOUT KITCHEN.
3/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. RTE CHICKEN. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. SAUCES. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW SQUID ABOVE CHICKEN IN REACH IN COOLER. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. TOP OF DISH MACHINE.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. KNIVES.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. ROTTED AWAY BY WATER HEATER.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. MISSING TILES ; OBSERVED BARE CONCRETE.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. ROTTED AWAY BY WATER HEATER.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. THROUGHOUT KITCHEN.
  • Critical. Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements. TRAINED EMPLOYEE STORED RAW SEAFOOD ABOVE COOKED CHICKEN IN REACH IN COOLER. Corrected On Site.
10/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. RICE.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. ALL.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. SHELVES THAT STORE CLEAN EQUIPMENT.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. TOP OF DISHMACHINE.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. ON HANDLES OF ALL REFRIGERATORS.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. TRASH CAN.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. BUCKET STORAGE. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue & debris accumulated under cooking equipment and shelves.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. PURSE.
12/28/2009Routine - 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. COOKED RICE.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. SAUCE.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. RICE.
  • Observed grease/dirt accumulated under cooking equipment. THROUGHOUT KITCHEN.
  • Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. OVER STOVES. Corrected On Site.
9/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/9/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/27/2008Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended

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