VEGGIE THAI CAFÉ
3690 E BAY DR UNIT H, Largo FL 33771
Last inspected Oct 27, 2023 · 3 visits since October 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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 written procedures for vomit and diarrheal.
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Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Oct 27, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
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. Employee tracking expired 02/20/2023.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on reach-in cooler and prep table next to dishwasher and fat-fryer.
Reach-in cooler located next ice machine in kitchen, and reach-in cooler located on cook line interior have accumulation of soil residues, shelves have a black-like substance.
Oct 20, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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 chlorine sanitizer reading 0ppm. Operator setup three-compartment sink chlorine sanitizer reading 50ppm.
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. Employee tracking expired 02/20/2023.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on reach-in cooler and prep table next to dishwasher and fat-fryer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler doors located on cook line soiled with mold-like substance. Hand wash sink soiled with debris buildup inside bowl and outer edges.
Reach-in cooler located next ice machine in kitchen, and reach-in cooler located on cook line interior have accumulation of soil residues, shelves have a black-like substance.
Oct 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 17 findings ▾
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 chlorine sanitizer reading 0ppm. Operator setup three-compartment sink chlorine sanitizer reading 50ppm.
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed operator leave kitchen area, take food orders, then return to kitchen put gloves on and begin engaging in food preparation without washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. Emailed operator washing hands and wearing gloves poster.
Food placed in soiled container/equipment. 4 quart container storing cut cabbage in reach-in cooler on cook line soiled inside interior and lid with black-like substance. Operator discarded cabbage and container.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink does not have backflow preventer, hose connected to faucet without vacuum breaker.
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 written procedures for vomit and diarrheal.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice scoop stored in holder inside ice machine bin soiled with brow-like substance. Operator removed ice scoop. Nozzles on soda machine located at front counter soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink near rear exit next to reach-in cooler has pans stored inside bowl. Operator removed pans. Discussed with operator the purpose of employee hand washing sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink located near rear exit next to reach-in cooler in kitchen. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink.
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. Employee tracking expired 02/20/2023.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without hand stored in container of rice on bottom shelf of prep table in kitchen. Operator removed bowl.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean glass plates stored on table near cash register not protected. Operator covered glass plates.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on reach-in cooler and prep table next to dishwasher and fat-fryer.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal items stored on table with uncovered clean glass plates and silverware in kitchen near fat fryer. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized glass plates, silverware and stored items covered on shelf in kitchen.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator choking posting.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler doors located on cook line soiled with mold-like substance. Hand wash sink soiled with debris buildup inside bowl and outer edges.
Reach-in cooler located next ice machine in kitchen, and reach-in cooler located on cook line interior have accumulation of soil residues, shelves have a black-like substance.
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