Thaicoon, 450 Northlake Blvd, Lake Park, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THAICOON
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 450 Northlake Blvd, Lake Park, FL 33408-5415
License #: 6006705
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 07/17/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
07/17/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface.lettuce/walk in cooler
  • Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.spoons/forks/kitchen
  • 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 - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.kitchen
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
5/13/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.kitchen
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.cookline
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.kitchen
1/22/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Vegetable **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.kitchen
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.cookline
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler.raw eggs/vegetable **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.kitchen
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.kitchen
11/21/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/2/2013Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on paper towel dispenser. Over exposed sauces **Warning**
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In white substance **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling fan had accumulation of dust/debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Noodles soaking on floor under 3 compartment sink **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 80f water for rice scoop, **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear door **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Sauces by HWS **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. **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. White substances **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. Few in kitchen **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken at 74f for 30 minutes, put onto ice, corrective action taken **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Rice at 130f on counter, reheated **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over produce WIC, **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 20old droppings found on top of hot water heater and on floor around hot water heater, **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Shell eggs held at room temperature with an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. 76f for 1hour, corrective action taken, moved to WIC **Warning**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 200chlorine, **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Bulk food containers **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dishwater in HWS **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Winded by flour **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
3/29/2013Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm . service call advised . use 3 compartment sink until repaired .
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. kitchen .
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walkin cooler .
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. ice machine .
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. spoons next too rice steamer .
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. sanitizer bucket not set up.
11/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/21/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Violation: 10-07-1 Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. spoons next to rice steamer .
  • Critical - Violation: 16-09-1 No three-compartment sink provided. manager states that the 2 compartment sink has been present since the establishment opened in 1985.
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. sanitizer bucket not set up .
  • Violation: 36-12-1 Floors not constructed easily cleanable. unsealed concrete - kitchen .
  • Violation: 37-11-1 Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. dusty ceiling fan - kitchen .
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 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. This violation must be corrected by : 6/24/12.
8/1/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. unsealed concrete - kitchen .
  • 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. This violation must be corrected by : 6/24/12.
  • Critical - No three-compartment sink provided. manager states that the 2 compartment sink has been present since the establishment opened in 1985.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. dusty ceiling fan - kitchen .
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. spoons next to rice steamer .
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. sanitizer bucket not set up .
4/24/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No copy of latest inspection report. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.kitchen
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.vegetable /walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.pineapple chunks /storeroom
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
11/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.fan cover/reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.prep tables/kitchen
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.beef/seafood /reach in freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.paint/storeroom Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.flour/kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.flour/kitchen
3/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.chicken /beef/walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.reach in cooler Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.kitchen Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.storeroom
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.storeroom
11/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw eggs/broccoli/walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.tofu/walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.spring rolls/walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.kitchen
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.fan/kitchen
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.kitchen
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.kitchen
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.storeroom
  • No copy of latest inspection report. Corrected On Site.
4/19/2010Routine - 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. multiple containers - WIC.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. large pots of sauces cooked, then placed on counter, then into WIC. advised chillstix/shallow containers/ice baths .
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. WIC shelving rusty.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. chlorine sanitizer bucket greater than 200ppm .
12/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/21/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/7/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended

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