THAI 2 GO
1823 ENGLEWOOD RD, Englewood FL 34223 · 941.473.2999
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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
9 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed rice, portion and noodle portion bags in container at end of cook line operator stated items had been placed out one hour prior. Operator then correctly mark time on items.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. The operator is keeping bags of portion cooked rice and bags of portion cooked noodles at end of Cook's line on time as a control, and does not have a written policy. Email operator Time control sheet
Met inspection standards. 3 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. Observed shell eggs stored on shell above cooked broccoli and bean sprouts in jthe make table on the cookline. Operator moved eggs.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handled bowl used to scoop rice in the bulk use bin in dry storage. operator removed bowl.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on the door handle of the 6 burner stove. Operator removed tongs.
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over unwashed ginger root in the glass door reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the raw chicken.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked broccoli in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw beef.
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. Observed raw chicken removed from the original packaging stored over raw beef removed from the original packaging in a reach in freezer in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the raw foods.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shell eggs ambient (60F - Cold Holding); rice noodles (62F - Cold Holding) at room temperature on the cook line. The operator stated the potentially hazardous foods have been held for approximately 1 hour. The operator moved the above foods to the reach in cooler. The operator was emailed a time as public health control form.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container with no handle used as a scoop for uncooked rice. The operator removed the plastic container from the rice.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for salt not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop handle.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the employee restroom. The operator posted a handwashing sign in the restroom.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed rice noodles thawing at room temperature in the kitchen.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed packages of rice, noodles and shell eggs at cook line not time marked. Operator stated item had been taken out of reach-in-cooler 1.5 hours prior and then time marked correctly.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in reach-in-freezer.
Food stored on floor. Observed pots of sauces on floor in prep room. Operator moved to cart.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cut vegetables in reach-in-cooler prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as pre employee statement, items were not properly date marked. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Repeat 11-28-23
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. Spoke with person in charge about the Big 6 food borne illnesses, person in charge did not have knowledge of Big 6 illnesses or signage to reference. Emailed operator Big 6 food borne illnesses signage and reference material.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cut chicken and vegetables in reach-in cooler prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
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Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed operator is doing food prep in storage area with out a hand wash sink in area. plans show area is for storage only and no food prep. Informed operator to contact plan review for getting hand wash sink on plans.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed operator is doing food prep in storage area with out a hand wash sink in area. plans show area is for storage only and no food prep. Informed operator to contact plan review for getting hand wash sink on plans.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
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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. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in reach-in-freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shell eggs at cooks line at 62F operated stated eggs were removed from cooler 30 minutes prior. Observed operator returned eggs to reach-in cooler.
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed operator is doing food prep in storage area with out a hand wash sink in area. plans show area is for storage only and no food prep. Informed operator to contact plan review for getting hand wash sink on plans.
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. Operator does not have proof of signed copies of Employee Health Agreement.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Clean cooking utensils in dishwasher area stored with food contact surface up.
ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair from water damage in prep kitchen area.
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