Thai Jo, 700 S Rosemary Ave Ste 230, West Palm Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THAI JO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 700 S Rosemary Ave Ste 230, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
License #: 6020212
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 09/18/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl inside corn starch container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Cook line equipment (fryers)
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Rice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Sushi area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Less than 150ppm **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish roe at 76°f on a prep table, aprox 3 hours out of temperature according to mgr. Corrective Action Taken moved to a freezer.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Sushi rice at 85°f cooked 6h ago, no time control on place. Stop sale issued. Explained time control procedure.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cut lettuce in a cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • 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. Javier, Julio (Domingo, Remecio and Gerardo recently hired) at the kitchen. Anita, (Sebastian, Benito, Julian and Nook recently hired) at the front.
09/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/12/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.brown rice/kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment.scrapper/cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.sanitizer/cookline **Corrected On-Site**
3/10/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cookline **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop, **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front prep HWS **Warning**
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Raw cobia over cucumbers **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White substance **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cooked rice/pasta cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice at 68f on prep table for reportedly 10 minutes, corrective action taken, moved to WIC **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cooked rice/pasta hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice at 110f for reportedly 10minutes, corrective action taken, moved to WIC **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Spring rolls at 115f hot held, removed rolls for employee meal **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Shell eggs over cooked crab, **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Cleaner **Warning**
10/11/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/25/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.. In sugar **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Salmon, **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 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. 0ppm chlorine **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Touching shredded carrot for salad, **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Bottom reachin freezer **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths. Need quaterinary ammonia **Warning**
  • Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Back hall **Warning**
4/23/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm CHLORINE , USE ALTERNATIVE SANITIZATION UNTIL REPAIRED
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. IN SUGAR Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. RINSING SCOOP
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. IN SESAME SEEDS
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. RICE SCOOPS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. SANITIZER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. EEL AT 95F FOR 30 MINUTES CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN
  • Critical - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination. STACKED CONTAINERS Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. BULK WHITE SUBSTANCE
10/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. METAL and PLASTIC PANS
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths. NEED QUATERINARY
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • 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. IN UNCOOKED RICE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. RAW CHICKEN OVER RAW PORK WALKIN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. KITCHEN Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination . STACKED CONTAINERS
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
7/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. NEED CHLORINE Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. SEVERAL AT SERVER AREA
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 10ppm chlorine Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. WHITE SUBSRANCES BULK
2/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. PLASTIC PANS
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. SCOOP HANDLE BURIED IN SUGAR Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. NEED BLEACH
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. CUTTING GREEN PEPPERS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. IN SUGAR Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. RICE SCOOPS
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm chlorine Corrected On Site.
9/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employee with no hair restraint. COOK Corrected On Site.
  • Violation: 14-39-1 Observed dispensing equipment that allows contamination of the lip-contact surface.NON-HANDLED CUP IN BREADCRUMBS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-09-1 No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 5/23/11.
5/24/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 5/23/11.
  • Observed dispensing equipment that allows contamination of the lip-contact surface.NON-HANDLED CUP IN BREADCRUMBS Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. COOK Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. RAW FISH OVER COOKED RIBS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. RAW CHICKEN OVER RAW SEAFOOD WALKIN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. RICE FLOUR Corrected On Site.
3/21/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/6/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.WHITE SUBSTANCE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. IN SUGAR
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. HANDLING NUTS WITH BARE HANDS Corrected On Site. PUT ON GLOVES
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. RICE SCOOP Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths. NEED QUAT
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 PPM Corrected On Site. CORRECTED TO 100 PPM
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. METAL PANS Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. KNIVES Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. BLOCKED BY TRASHCAN SERVER STATION Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 1/5/11.
  • 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. NOT ALL EMPLOYEES TRAINED This violation must be corrected by : 1/5/11.
11/4/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. SEVERAL ITEMS WALKMIN COOLER Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. SEVERAL ITEMS IN WALK IN COOLER Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. 5 EMPLOYEES WORKING AT TIME OF INPECTION
5/7/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Violation: 26-02-1 Observed reuse of single-service articles. PLASTIC WRAP OVER BAMBOO USED FOR ROLLING SUSHI CHANGED EVERY 2 DAYS PER COOK
  • Critical. Violation: 31-11-1 Observed handwash aids at a non-handwash sink. LINE PREP SINK HAS SOAP Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 38-10-1 Light not functioning. UNDER HOOD
2/9/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded. FRESH WILD SALMON
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food opened and frozen, not properly date marked.NON EXEMPT FISH FOR SUSHI
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. MANY ITEMS IN WALKIN Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. FREEZER WITH NON EXEMPT FISH NOT CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF -4 FOR SEVEN DAY'S FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. FISH ON COUNTER LINE
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. IN BAIN MARIE CHICKEN MOUNDED HIGH NEXT TO SCALLIONS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. WALKIN
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. COOK PAT DRYING VEGETABLES WITH CLOTH
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. CLOTH ON GREENS
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. COOKS HANDLING WASHED VEGETABLES WITH BARE HANDS MANY INSTANCES Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. LINE
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. COOK PUT ON GLOVES WITHOUT FIRST WASHING HANDS
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. ONE COOK Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. PLASTIC WRAP OVER BAMBOO USED FOR ROLLING SUSHI CHANGED EVERY 2 DAYS PER COOK
  • Critical. Observed handwash aids at a non-handwash sink. LINE PREP SINK HAS SOAP Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. WASHING BUCKET LINE
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. MENS & LADIES ROOMS Repeat Violation.
  • Light not functioning. UNDER HOOD
12/7/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 6/25/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/23/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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