Orchids Thai, 8647 Regency Park Blvd, Port Richey, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ORCHIDS THAI
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 8647 Regency Park Blvd, Port Richey, FL 34668
License #: 6102705
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 10/23/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. On cook line.equipment.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles in disrepair,stained. Kitchen
  • Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezers.
  • Basic - Interior of microwaves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Lime scale build-up outside ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Kitchen
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.plastic dish racks
  • Intermediate - 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.
  • Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use.No cold side temperatures.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. **Repeat Violation**
10/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.Walkin cooler showing bare metal.
  • Basic - Lime scale build-up on ice machine.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair .
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.Cookline.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.By Walkin cooler sink.
  • High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Stove top burners.
  • Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.Chest freezer in Walkin cooler.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.
2/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. By sushi bar
  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Cookline.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair.Chest freezer in Walkin cooler rusty.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.Ice machine drain
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units.
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
  • Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair .
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.Kitchen.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Sauce in Reachin cooler
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Out front.
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime.
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
11/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.walkin cooler.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.Rust on floor freezer in Walkin cooler.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.kitchen screen door.
  • Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.By mop sink.
1/22/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.Rust on floor freezer,walkin cooler
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Front sink storing items
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Hood filters.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Walkin cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Mop bucket.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.By mop sink.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.Back kitchen door
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
11/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.Rusty shelves ,reachin cooler ,cookline .
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Hood filters .
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.Tiles in kitchen stained.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.Dish racks.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Bottom food shelves ,kitchen .
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Dry food containers,kitchen .
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.Clutter in kitchen .
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
6/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.Lime build up .
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.Cookline .
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Plastic dish racks.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Rice cooker in walkin cooler .
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Mop bucket ,and wringer.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Mop sink.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.Kitchen .
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.Wall around mop sink .
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.Faucet leaks ,won't shut off.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
1/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.Kitchen handwash sink . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Kitchen handwash sink .
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.Cookline.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.Cookline .
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.Cookline .
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.Over mop sink.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.Screen door .
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.Kitchen handwash sink .
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
8/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Hood filters .
  • Observed cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.Cookline .
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.Cookline .
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.In bulk food containers .
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Mop bucket .
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.By mop sink.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.Back kitchen door.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.SugAR .
4/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Flour,etc.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.Rusty reachin freezer ,stored in walkin cooler .
  • Observed cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.Cookline .
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Hood filters.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Mop wash sink .
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.Back kitchen door .
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.Around baseboards ,and around mop sink .
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
1/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.Rusted reachin freezer in walkin cooler.
  • Observed cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.Cookline .
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.Lime build up,also on outside of ice machine .
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.Cookline .
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Hood filters.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Mop sink.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.Back kitchen screen door.
  • Critical. Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.Hood.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored.On handwash sinks.
9/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Pork,walkin cooler.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.Dining room.
  • Observed cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.Cookline .
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Hood filters.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Inside mop sink.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.Sushi bar sink.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Sushi bar.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Mens room. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.Kitchen .
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.Around storeroom wall by screen door.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.Around mop sink,also storeroom by screen door.
6/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.Out front.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.Out front.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.Rusty shelves ,walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Hood filters.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.Base of wall by back kitchen door.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.Hood.
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
2/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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