JASMINE THAI RESTAURANT
13248 N DALE MABRY HWY, Tampa FL 33618 · (813)968-1501
Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed plastic bags holding washed and RTE produce. Manager was unable to prove whether the bags were food grade.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of cooked chicken in front of container of raw shrimp in reach in cooler. Manager moved.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, 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. Observed pork and shrimp spring rolls undated from freezer that were taken out yesterday in cooler to the left of the stove. No date mark tracking.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. The current copy available expired 2-1-26. Discussed with manager printing out current license.
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Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed raw chicken wings in cooler with produce for customers. Manager moved to employee refrigerator.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed dried garlic flakes container had holes cut in lid to be used as a shaker. Discussed using a shaker.
Stored food not covered. Observed prepared cilantro without a cover in sliding door cooler across from main line. Operator covered. Observed bag of unwashed carrots stored with a fan on top. Manager moved fan.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed lettuce over washed cilantro. Manager moved.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bib by water heater is missing a vacuum breaker, operator said she will purchase one soon.
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. Emailed operator with educational packet containing vomiting or diarrheal event sign, operator said she will print one out and hang it up.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator said she will print one out today.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on hot line, and next to microwave grooved.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse on shelf close to entry door above covered sugar bin, operator moved purse to appropriate location.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with sign at time of inspection, and operator hung it up.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observe Pesticide-emitting strip handing on dry storage shelf next to Employee handwash sink. Operator discarded strip during time of inspection.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw frozen ground chicken stored over raw frozen ground pork and beef in Reach in freezer. Discussed proper placement with operator.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
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.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee water bottle inside Reach in freezer. Operator removed bottled water to an approved location during time of inspection.
Stored food not covered. Frozen egg rolls inside combo Reach in cooler not covered, located in front line. Operator covered food during time of inspection.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed eggplants, bok choy, and green onions stored over Ready to eat broccoli, carrots and onions in kitchen cooler. Located adjacent to back kitchen exit. Operator began relocating some items during time of inspection.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold-like substance inside ice machine in dry storage area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle on front line kitchen prep table. Employee removed bottle during time of inspection.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Unwashed mushrooms are peeled prior to washing. Discussed with operator.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. Unwashed cabbage stored over washed green beans, bean sprouts, greens onions and other Ready to eat cut vegetables in kitchen Reach in cooler.
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. bean sprouts 53F at 1:50pm, operator placed in Reach in freezer. Retempted to 40F at 2:26pm.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in Employee handwash sink adjacent to ice machine.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date mark for tamarind sauce. Operator added date mark to sauce during time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior soiled.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drinks stored with clean equipment on dry storage rack over dish pit. Operator removed drinks during time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Located on dry storage shelf above three compartment sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice built up in Reach in freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle for rock sugar, mushroom powder, sugar, and tom yum powder touching produce on shelf next to fryers.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled. Located in pantry room next to Employee handwash sink.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gasket in Reach in freezer.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms and cabbage stored over washed onions, mushrooms, and zucchini in kitchen Reach in cooler adjacent to Dish machine.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine is soiled.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging n oven door handle. Manager removed and placed tongs at dishwasher.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over ready to eat sauces reach in cooler. Employee removed to proper storage
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: cook curry 120 f 165 f
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.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cook fish cooling with plastic wrap covering. Discussed food should not be covered until proper temperature.
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. Printed for management to sign and few employees sign next inspection
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.