Thai Basil, 1075 Oakleaf Plantation Pkwy #305, Orange Park, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THAI BASIL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1075 Oakleaf Plantation Pkwy #305, Orange Park, FL 32065
License #: 2001180
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 08/26/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Cleaver on magnet
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use number 10 cans.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Water chestnuts x2, bamboo shoots x2. Severely dented along seam, one bulging.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Beef over noodles, reach in on cook line **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Portioned raw meat over fries, white reach in freezer
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with cooling rack, sink by triple sink **Repeat Violation**
08/26/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil jug **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Paper towel used as liner for food container. Egg rolls
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cabbage 56°. Corrective action-moved to cooler **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Beef over cooked chicken **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with cooling rack **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Chicken in walk in
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Moved to walk in **Corrected On-Site**
3/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Jugs of frying oil under wok station. Soy sauce containers on floor in walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. By register.
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cabbage at 75°F in kitchen. Informed manager of new procedures to keep chopped greens at or below 41°F. Items moved to walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw beef over cooked chicken.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by racks. Hand sink by triple sink.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Lids in hand sink by triple sink.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of clear liquid near mop sink.
10/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of bulk containers
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Reach in cooler, top, items stacked
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Soy sauce x2, bamboo x2
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic/oil 69?, cornstarch/water 79? on crash cart. Corrective action- garlic moved to cooler, discussed using time as public health control
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in freezer y not all products commercially packaged. Chicken over beef
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Canned goods
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front sink
4/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. towel under cutting board
  • Critical - Incomplete 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. some expired
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. slicing broccoli Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters, equipment on cookline
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under wings Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee not dry hands after washing Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. spare ribs 75'F, shell eggs 71'F, pork 60'F. wings 74'F on table by wok all in kitchen Corrective Action=moved to walk-in Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. three containers of soup 112-120'F in steam table. Corrective Action=burner turned up
8/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on EXTERIORS BULK granules container.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.UNDERNEATH CUTTING BOARD.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.CORN STARCH in water found at 67f .EXPLAINED TIME IN LIU OF TEMPERATURE PROCEDURE . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.WALKIN COOLER.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in waLKIN freezer speed rack.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.CHINESE CLEVERS .
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit.CORN STARCH IN WATER 67f. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.MULTIPLE COOKED AND MARINATED MEATS.waLKIN coolers .
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
2/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/20/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.BLOCKED by speed rack in dishwasher area.
  • Observed DIRT / DUST hanging from light shields in back area.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.SOILED CLOTH TOWEL used to hold cutting boards in place. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed exteriors of reach in coolers soiled in need of cleaning .COOKS LINE make table unit.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.ESTABLISHMENT USING printed grocery bags for STORAGE OF COOKED FROZEN FOODS. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.GARLIC IN OIL found at 68f in cooks line WOK STATION . Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
7/27/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - ESTABLISHMENT using RAID HOUSEHOLD pesticides inside establishment .
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.WET SOILED TOWEL placed undErneath cutting boards.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.BOX OF SEAFOOD walkin freezer .
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.ESTABLISHMENT USING HAPPY FACE printed grocery bags for storing cooked chicken .
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.FRESH GARLIC IN OIL and CORN STARCH IN WATER at wok station cart found at 63/67 farenheit . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other inside WALKIN FREEZER speed rack.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.WALKIN COOLER.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
4/13/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. WATER CHESTNUT CAN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. DATE COOKED EGGROLLS AND COOKED CHICKEN
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. UNCOOKED RICE BULK CONTAINER
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW CHICKEN OVER VEGGIES IN WALK IN COOLER
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. WALK IN FREEZER
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. REACH IN COOLER EXTERIORS STICKY
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. EXTERIORS OF BULK CONTAINERS
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. HANDSINK BLOCKED IN DISHWASHING AREA
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. CLEANER
1/10/2011Routine - 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. NUMEROUS COOKED FOODS Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. GENERAL TSO CHICKEN 119'F IN KITCHEN. NOT COOLING, ACCORDING TO MANAGER
  • Critical. Observed ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the holding unit. IN REFRIGERATOR NEAR FRONT COUNTER
  • Critical. Observed unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with other ready-to-eat food. IN WALK-IN COOLER
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW CHICKEN ABOVE SAUCES IN WALK-IN COOLER, RAW SHELL EGGS ABOVE WASHED PRODUCE Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. JUGS OF ORANGE JUICE, BOXES OF FOOD IN WALK-IN FREEZER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. CHICKEN IN WALK-IN FREEZER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee food not properly marked and segregated. MI IN WALK-IN COOLER
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. IN BULK SUGAR Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • 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. BULK FLOUR, RICE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. CHOPPING CILANTRO Corrected On Site.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. "STERILITE" BULK CONTAINERS ; CHICKEN STORED IN TO-GO PLASTIC BAG
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces in contact with potentially hazardous food not cleaned at least every four hours.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. MAKETABLE UNIT
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. IN MAKETABLE UNIT
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. HANDLES OF RICE POTS
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. HANDLES OF HANDSINK
  • Observed build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface. SHELF UNDER STEAMTABLE UNIT
  • Observed build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface. RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. WALK-IN COOLER
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. UTENSILS IN SOILED CANS
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. TAKE-OUT CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED. PLASTIC FORKS NOT FACING SAME DIRECTION Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No waste receptacle provided at handwash lavatory with disposable towels. REAR KITCHEN HANDSINK
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. ABOVE 200ppm CHLORINE ON SANI TOWEL
  • Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.
  • 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. ABC ON FLOOR
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher with expired inspection tag. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Hood suppression system with expired inspection tag. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions. MANAGER NOT SURE HOW TO SET UP TRIPLE SINK OR USE TEST STRIPS Corrected On Site.
5/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening, cream cheese.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked, cooked meats, poultry, eggrolls, etc.
  • Critical. Fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation- Washed after cutting.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food- shell eggs over cut produce in walk in.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food, in rice pot. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces not cleaned after being contaminated, knives and cutting boards not washed, rinsed and sanitized.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits, rice pot white areas.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed, wet towel bucket.
12/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/27/2009Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
No report available. 2/17/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 12/15/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 7/29/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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