PLOY THAI
1941 W BRANDON BLVD, Brandon FL 33511 · 813.390.6373
Last inspected May 1, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 1, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Multiple containers of ready to eat food in flip top coolers lined with non food grade paper towels.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2/1/2026, establishment open and operating, preparing and serving food to customers.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bean sprouts at 80F. Operator placed ice in container
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for dish machine
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Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw pork thawing at room temperature. Operator placed in cooler.
Oct 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored over unwashed produce in reach in cooler. Operator moved chicken lower.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over shredded papaya in reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator moved eggs to lower shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade has food residue buildup. Employee cleaned.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 unsecured tanks by back door.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle touching food in bulk corn starch. Operator placed correctly.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in water in warmer at 103F.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Takeout containers stored on the floor behind counter. Operator placed on shelf.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dust buildup on wall beside ice machine in kitchen
May 12, 2025Inspection 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine soiled with pink substance
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoops in water at 95f
Mar 31, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Added soda station with ice well, by server reach in cooler. Additional non hard plumbed hand sink installed at very end of server station. Observed additional prep table with blenders in dry storage room. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Jan 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee come into kitchen with food bowl and put on gloves and began making orders without washing hands
Added soda station with ice well, by server reach in cooler. Additional non hard plumbed hand sink installed at very end of server station. Observed additional prep table with blenders in dry storage room. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
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.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All Safe staff Cards expired
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. All food handler training expired
No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked foods in reach in cooler
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Nov 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked foods in coolers
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. White refrigerator in back
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.