THINH AN KITCHEN & TOFU
8104 W WATERS AVE, Tampa FL 33615 · 813-249-2222
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 16 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1 live beetle on floor in kitchen. Operator eliminated and sanitized a5 time of inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $700
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022000666 | Oct 20, 2021 | Jan 21, 2022 | $300 |
| 3--2021039798 | Aug 18, 2021 | Sep 27, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
16 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards located on front line cook are soiled.
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/. 2 reach in coolers added in dining room. One located next to customer self-service market area of dining room containing cooked foods for customer grab-and- go. One located at opposite end of dining room containing drinks for customers. Call back for plan review not yet due until 10/21. 1 reach in cooler located in bakery section, north of office room. 2 large reach in chest freezer located in non-food prep area, between food prep room and dry storage room.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. A form has already been emailed to the manager during a previous inspection.
Food stored on floor. Multiple containers of food are stored on the floor inside the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer.
Aug 24, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards located on front line cook are soiled.
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/. 2 reach in coolers added in dining room. One located next to customer self-service market area of dining room containing cooked foods form customer grab-and- go. One located at opposite end of dining room containing drinks for customers. 1 reach in cooler located in bakery section, north of office room. 2 large reach in chest freezer located in non-food prep area, between food prep room and dry storage room. A plan review handout has been provided to the manager at time of inspection. Attempted to contact plan review, received a busily signal.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. A plan has been emailed to the manager at time of inspection.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Multiple food packages cooked and sold on site for customer self service are not properly labeled, located inside reach in coolers and on self service counter.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Establishment conducts vacuum packaging for cooked pork, fried ground pork and pork pate for customer self service at front counter self service station. Packaged foods are held for less than 48 hours without proper labeling.
Aug 24, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 10 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Establishment operating with no potable running water. During a call back inspection, inspector observed establishment open and operating to public with no hot or cold running water throughout entire establishment due to an unpaid water bill.
Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing vacuum breaker for hoses attached to splitter on mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards located on front line cook are soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels or soap available at handwashing sink located in back kitchen prep room, next to two compartment prep sink.
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/. 2 reach in coolers added in dining room. One located next to customer self-service market area of dining room containing cooked foods for customer grab-and- go. One located at opposite end of dining room containing drinks for customers. Call back for plan review not yet due until 10/21. 1 reach in cooler located in bakery section, north of office room. 2 large reach in chest freezer located in non-food prep area, between food prep room and dry storage room.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. A form has already been emailed to the manager during a previous inspection.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee personal drink stored on shelf of front line cook over prep table.
Food stored on floor. Multiple containers of food are stored on the floor inside the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Multiple food packages cooked and sold on site for customer self service are not properly labeled, located inside reach in coolers and on self service
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Establishment conducts vacuum packaging for cooked pork, fried ground pork and pork pate for customer self service at front counter self service station. Packaged foods are held for less than 48 hours without proper labeling.
Aug 21, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards located on front line cook are soiled.
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/. 2 reach in coolers added in dining room. One located next to customer self-service market area of dining room containing cooked foods form customer grab-and- go. One located at opposite end of dining room containing drinks for customers. 1 reach in cooler located in bakery section, north of office room. 2 large reach in chest freezer located in non-food prep area, between food prep room and dry storage room. A plan review handout has been provided to the manager at time of inspection. Attempted to contact plan review, received a busily signal.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. A plan has been emailed to the manager at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 127 dead flies on sticky fly traps located throughout back kitchen, storage room, kitchen prep area, bakery area, and at front line cook. Employee discarded all sticky fly traps at time of inspection.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Multiple food packages cooked and sold on site for customer self service are not properly labeled, located inside reach in coolers and on self service counter.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Odor located inside women's restroom.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Establishment conducts vacuum packaging for cooked pork, fried ground pork and pork pate for customer self service at front counter self service station. Packaged foods are held for less than 48 hours without proper labeling.
Aug 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Front line cutting boards.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Multiple containers of cooked chicken, pork and fish, rice noodles with pork meat, spring rolls with cooked chicken and cooked shrimp, cooked rice with pork and vegetables for customer self service. Manager currently have a generic time marking for food from 8 AM to 12 PM. Establishment does not have a completed time as a public health control form, manager unable to locate form. Employee arrives at 8 AM to begin food production. Cooked food is then cooled at room temperature before employee starts packaging food into individual trays for self service. During time of production the employee does not take temperature of the food, should it rise above 41F or drop below 135F. A Time as a public health control form has been printed and provided to the manager at time of inspection.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Multiple food packages sold on site for customer self service are not properly labeled, located inside reach in coolers and on self service counter with cooked products placed on Time as a public health control.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Establishment conduct vacuum packaging for cooked pork, fried ground pork and pork pate for customer self service at front counter self service station. Packaged foods are held for more than 48 hours without proper labeling.
Jul 15, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority6 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Observed one employee return to kitchen after using restroom and began handling food without first washing hands. Discussed with employee to always wash hands after change of tasks or bathroom usage. Employee washed hands then resumed work.
Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Employee personal water bottle stored inside ice machine. Manager removed bottled water and discarded 2 pounds of ice.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Multiple loaves of bread stored inside shopping bags inside walk-in freezer.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef stored over and washed herbs inside front line reaching cooler. Manager relocated raw meat to an approved location at time of inspection.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Employee personal water bottle stored inside ice machine. Manager removed bottled water and discarded 2 pounds of ice.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Front line cutting boards.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used as storage for containers on front line cook and in tofu-make room. All items have been removed from inside hand washing sink at time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On front line handwashing sink adjacent to ice machine. Employee provided paper towels at time of inspection.
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. Manager unable to locate the folder for all employee food handler certificates.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Multiple containers of cooked chicken, pork and fish, rice noodles with pork meat, spring rolls with cooked chicken and cooked shrimp, cooked rice with pork and vegetables for customer self service. Manager currently have a generic time marking for food from 8 AM to 12 PM. Establishment does not have a completed time as a public health control form, manager unable to locate form. Employee arrives at 8 AM to begin food production. Cooked food is then cooled at room temperature before employee starts packaging food into individual trays for self service. During time of production the employee does not take temperature of the food, should it rise above 41°F or drop below 135°F. A Time as a public health control form has been printed and provided to the manager at time of inspection.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment conduct vacuum packaging for cooked pork, fried ground pork and pork pate for customer self service at front counter self service station. Packaged foods are held for more than 48 hours without proper labeling. A reduced oxygen packaging handout has been provided to and emailed to the manager at time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two personal beverages stored on speed rack near Spring roll make-station. Employee relocated all personal beverages to an approved location at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Containers of roasted peanuts and salt and pepper seasonings stored on floor in baker's station. Manager relocated all items off floor at time of inspection. Multiple food items stored in plastic containers are stored on floor inside walk-in freezer.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Multiple food packages sold on site for customer self service are not properly labeled, located inside reach in coolers and on self service counter with cooked products placed on Time as a public health control.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Personal beverages included one open can of Coke stored inside front line reaching cooler. Manager removed personal beverages to an approved location at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Establishment conduct vacuum packaging for cooked pork, fried ground pork and pork pate for customer self service at front counter self service station. Packaged foods are held for more than 48 hours without proper labeling.
Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority7 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly on reach in freezer in kitchen.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1 live beetle on floor in kitchen. Operator eliminated and sanitized a5 time of inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cut vegetables in walk in cooler. Raw pork over cooked vegetables in walk in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Fly spray over bulk Glucono Delta Lactone to make tofu in dry storage room. Operator relocated.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 2 compartment sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in coolers.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumping water from pot into Handwash sink on cooks line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink closest to ice machine in on cooks line.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink next to 2 compartment sink.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Inspector sent blank copy to operator.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked broccoli, cooked pork and multiple items in walk in cooler.
Bathroom located outside establishment not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors or constructed to have entrances and exits that ensure the privacy of occupants. Employee restroom in outside storage area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee opened water bottle on front counter.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Rice on floor in dry storage room.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers and reach in freezers.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers and reach in freezers in kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Raw pork and multiple items in walk in cooler.
Jul 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority6 Intermediate8 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored in shelf over front line Reach in cooler. Medicine stored in shelf over back kitchen area over bags of flour. Employee removed medicine during time of inspection.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Pig skin stored inside shopping bags in back chest freezer.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over Ready to eat chili sauce, fresh ginger and pickled daikon/carrots in Walk in cooler. Raw shell eggs stored over French fries in front line Reach in cooler.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 8 lbs rice noodles, no time mark.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. bean sprouts 47F-71F
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. No time mark for 8 lbs of rice noodles on front line cook prep table. Rice noodles left out from 12pm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on front line Reach in coolers soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket in front line Employee handwash sink. Employee removed bucket during time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at small back kitchen prep area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at Employee handwash sink by back kitchen dough maker. No soap at Employee handwash sink by sandwich station Reach in cooler.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Prepared in-store mayonnaise not date marked.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple personal employee beverages on clean prep kitchen tables and on top of Reach in coolers in kitchen area. Employee relocated some beverages during time of inspection.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drinking at the front line cook while preparing food. Discussed with manager. Employee discarded drink during time of inspection.
Employee eating while preparing food. Employee eating while preparing squid in back kitchen area. Discussed with employee.
Food stored on floor. Pot of sugar water stored on kitchen floor adjacent to ice machine. Employee relocated pot to an approved location during time of inspection. In dry storage: dry rice, dry peanuts, fresh ginger, multiple cans of beans, ketchup, pumpkin, fish sauce are stored in floor. Multiple food items stored on floor in Walk in freezer: raw chicken, raw fish.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. 2 knives stored between kitchen prep table and front line Reach in cooler.
Stored food not covered. Multiple food items in front line Reach in cooler not covered.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Employee handwash sink leaking at pipe, adjacent to sandwich station Reach in cooler.
Jun 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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-Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in the back food prep area - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to outside near reach in freezers in storage area Reviewed with manager
Jun 9, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - 3 flying insects in back food prep area -1 flying insect in food prep area in cook line area - not observed landing on food. Reviewed with manager
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in the back food prep area - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to outside near reach in freezers in storage area Reviewed with manager
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fly swatter stored on food prep table in cook line area. Manager removed fly swatter and cleaned and sanitized area
Apr 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walking cooler shelves soiled with old food build up inside walk-in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Inside walkin cooler
Feb 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 4 rusted cans of whole kernel golden corn in dry storage room.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Beef stored in non food grade bags in walkin freezer.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in reachin freezer adjacent to storage room.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pan stored in hand sink on cook line. Employee removed.
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. Missing for 25 employees.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table on cook line. Employee removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse stored on equipment.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Sauce and oil stored on floor on cook line. Employee removed from floor.
Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. 3 cases of condensed milk stored in unenclosed room in back of store. Employee placed food items inside establishment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walking cooler shelves soiled with old food build up inside walk-in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Inside walkin cooler
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Stored on prep table on cook line.
Aug 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored over cooked shrimp I'm walk-in cooler.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee went outside through back door and returned, then engaged to handled food items with the same gloves.
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 can be determined. No time marks for grilled chicken and grilled beef on cook line. Operator time marked all items at time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee stored food items in hand wash sink on cook line. Removed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked shrimp, cooked meatloaf and various cooked food in walk-in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee tea with no lid stored on prep table at kitchen.
Employee preparing food in back kitchen area that was labeled "no food preparation allowed" on approved plan.
Food stored on floor. Multiple cases of raw meat and 2 bags of ice cubes stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Multiple cases of rice and barley stored on floor in dry food storage.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Braised pork, cooked catfish, spring rolls and various food items on customer self-service station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoof filters soiled with accumulation of grease.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
Jan 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washed and rinsed food containers in three compartment sink, then placed on shelves to air dry without sanitized, no sanitizer setup in three compartment sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. 2 handwash sinks on cook line. Operator provided.
Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine is disrepair and not in use at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. A counter of raw beef stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Operator moved to shelf.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Pork noodle, cooked sticky rice and various cooked time/temperature control for safety food items at self served/grub n go station.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
Jul 10, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food stored on floor. Multiple containers of raw meat products stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
Jul 6, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handled raw meat at prep area at back kitchen, then returned to cook line and put on gloves to handled cooked pork without washing hands first. Discussed with operator about proper gloves changing procedures.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 live flies in dry storage room. 7 live flies on dish machine.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked shrimp in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Packaged onsite food items for customers to "grab and go": Hot holding: cooked fish 89 F, cooked chicken feet 81 F, cooked yuca 71 F, cooked taro 98 F. Operator has time frame for time control but no written procedures. Provided by email.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Tray stored on handwash sink at kitchen. Operator removed tray.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at prep area in back kitchen.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided by email.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In large reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse stored on prep table. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. Multiple containers of raw meat products stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Cooked fish, cooked chicken feet and various cooked items.
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