CHARM THAI
4511 MANATEE AVE WEST, Bradenton FL 34209 · 9419001592
Last inspected Feb 5, 2026 · 6 visits since April 2024
JUN 24
JAN 25
APR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no written plan in place. Inspector will email.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate12 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over soup in 2 door reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator moved chicken to bottom of reach in cooler.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on the floor under stove. Operator removed roach and cleaned area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on food preparation table across from dish machine. Employee removed drink.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cases of coconut milk stored approximate 1" off the floor in employee math room storage area. Operator removed coconut milk.
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Food stored on floor. Observed case of rice sticks stored on the floor in halal storage area. Operator removed items. Observed bagged onions on the floor in kitchen. Operator moved onions off the floor.
Garbage enclosure area in disrepair. Observed garbage enclosure with broken doors.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall next to hand wash sink in kitchen with peeling paint.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old date sticker on clear container on clean dish rack.
Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid on dumpster shared by plaza. Operator closed one side of dumpster.
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed side exit door in hallway not sealing when closed.
Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed clothing on the ground around dumpster shared by plaza.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to hand wash sink in kitchen with excess soil.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mops not hung to dry. Operator hung mops to dry.
Sep 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over vegetable egg rolls. Operator removed raw beef.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed solo cup being used to dispense salt on wire rack in kitchen. Operator removed solo cup.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle of spoon in cooked beef in 2 door reach-in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed spoon.
Apr 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drink from beverage with gloved hands and then grabbed bowl to start food preparation. Operator stopped employee. Employee washed hands and and put on new gloves before starting food preparation.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over peanut sauce in reach-in cooler at make station. Operator moved sauces to over area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl being used to dispense ground peanuts. Operator removed bowl.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking in food preparation area.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of cabbage on floor in hall across from reach-in coolers. Operator moved cabbage off the floor.
Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lids on shared dumpster. Operator closed lids.
Jan 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp in single door flip top cooler over bean sprouts. Operator removed shrimp and placed in bottom of reach in cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed solo cup being used to dispense seasonings. Operator removed solo cup.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gaps around exit door in hall off of dining room.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of sugar being stored on floor in back hall way next to employees bathroom. Operator moved container to shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken dumplings being thawed at room temperature on food prep table next to cook line. Educated employee on proper thawing methods. Employee placed chicken dumplings in cooler to thaw under refrigeration.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed exit door in hall off of dining room blocked by cooler on chair. Operator moved chair and cooler.
Jun 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer in handwashing sink. Operator removed strainer.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees phones next to clean dishes. Operator removed phones.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensil in standing water. Educated operator on proper handling of in-use utensils. Operator changed water to 167F.
Apr 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed container of raw eggs stored over carrots and other unwashed produce. Operator moved eggs to the bottom shelf.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no written plan in place. Inspector will email.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer on site.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed some employees with no written plan in place.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on cart handle next to fryer. Operator removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign posted at handwash sink in kitchen. No sign in employee restroom.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.