THAI CHILLI PEPPER
228 OAKFIELD DR, Brandon FL 33511 · 8133352442
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
JAN 25
APR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches next dishmachine 1 live roach on floor under dishmachine 1 live above dish machine
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2016056973 | Nov 30, 2016 | Jan 18, 2017 | $160 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Dish machine not in use operator states it doesn't work Several reach in coolers not plugged in and not in use
Aug 25, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 26 violations recorded, 8 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
8 High priority4 Intermediate14 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In reach in freezer holding carrots
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat produce. Raw shell eggs over broccoli in reach in cooler
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches next dishmachine 1 live roach on floor under dishmachine 1 live above dish machine
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Next to dish machine and above dish machine 1 roach egg casing on prep table Soiled
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. tofu 46 shrimp 56 from previous day. Stop sale issued
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler on cooks line, tofu 46 shrimp 56 from previous day. Stop sale issued
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding rice 122, rice pot was not plugged in. Advised chef to reheat
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Clorox wipes stored on prep table next to food
Container of raw pre-shucked clams/mussels/oysters does not have a proper label. See stop sale. Green shell mussels not in original box. Unable to provide box.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Front servers station ice machine soiled inside
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. From and rear handwashing sink
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Various items in reach in cooler no dates - cooked chicken, cooked shrimp, cooked rice, cooked broths
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In spices
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Paper towel in contact with lettuce in reach in cooler
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead on floor in front of prep table
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food in reach in cooler next to food for public
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On cooks line
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoons in 71 degrees water on cooks line
Light not functioning. On cooks line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled heavy grease Gaskets soiled on reach in cooler
Stored food not covered. Various items in reach in freezers not covered
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Dish machine not in use operator states it doesn't work Several reach in coolers not plugged in and not in use
May 11, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Mar 9, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2026. Operator renewed license during inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in hand sink in wait station.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for chlorine dish machine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at wait station
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in reach in coolers and freezers not date marked.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed stored on soda fountain grate. Operator placed in container.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice paddle in water at 70F. Operator discarded water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach in freezer at end of cookline. Operator cleaned.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. 2 drinks in glass door cooler in server station. Operator removed drinks.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Operator inverted utensils.
Sep 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Multiple items in reach in freezers in kitchen stored in shopping bags.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.no chlorine test kit for dish machine.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items held in reach in coolers and freezers not date marked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in bulk rice, salt and sugar containers. Operator removed bowls.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches observed on floor behind reach in coolers at wait station. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized the area.
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 rice, sugar and salt containers. Operator placed scoops properly.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed in mop bucket in dirty water
Apr 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Observed: Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Produce stored in shopping bags in reach in cooler. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by back door blocked by mop bucket. Operator moved mop bucket. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in reach in coolers not date marked Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Dead roaches on premises. 3 observed in cabinet at wait station. 1 on floor under chairs in wait station. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized the areas. Priority: Basic
Observed: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle on shelf over flip top cooler. Operator removed. Priority: Basic
Observed: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on cutting board at cookline flip top cooler. Operator removed. Priority: Basic
Observed: Food stored on floor. Bag of rice on floor in storage room. Operator placed on shelf Priority: Basic
Observed: In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed scoop stored on soda fountain grate. Operator exchanged scoop, placed in container. Priority: Basic
Observed: In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.. Operator removed. Priority: Basic
Observed: In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in bulk sugar. Operator corrected. Priority: Basic
Observed: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator removed. Priority: Basic
Observed: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator placed in sanitizer bucket. Priority: Basic
Jan 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine sanitizer tested at 0ppm.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in dish pre wash sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in bulk tempura mix. Operator removed bowl
Dead roaches on premises. 2 observed on floor near wait station hand sink. 1 observed behind reach in cooler at wait station. 1 observed near back door. Observed operator remove the roaches, clean and sanitize the areas.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table. Jacket on shelf with food items. Operator removed items.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in bulk rice, sugar, and salt. Operator correctly stored scoops.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Feb 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear liquid
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Aug 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a box of coconut milk stored on floor in kitchen
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between cookline equipment
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handles
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.