Thai Coconut Restaurant, 1280 S Missouri Ave, Clearwater, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THAI COCONUT RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1280 S Missouri Ave, Clearwater, FL 33756
License #: 6214628
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 4/23/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condensation dripping from compressor forming ice build up ,
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
4/23/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bulk container of sugar, dry storage area
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Kitchen
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Box of rice stick packages
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on plate , kitchen counter **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Cabbage in Walk in cooler
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use number 10 cans. Walk in cooler
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Kitchen
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. Near dry storage
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Cut vegetables
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sushi bar
  • Basic - table fan has accumulation of food debris/dust/grease/soil residue.kitchen
  • High Priority - Fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter or product containing fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter mixture held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Moved to freezer for quick chill **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Kitchen
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. Kitchen prep table **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pitcher of water in hand sink at wait station **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Women's restroom 76°
4/16/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Bottom shelves of prep tables
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler . Plastic bin of. Book choy **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Raw shrimp , ice placed into bags **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water measured at 113°
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth.
  • High Priority - 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. Measured 0ppm, recheck 50ppm Air gap inset wen fluid and tube inside sanitizer drum **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sprouts 53°, cook line , stop sale
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Sprouts cold holding in refrigerator on cook line 53°
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Upright kenmore freezer
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Cooked chicken covered while cooling , walk in cooler, . Uncovered , placed into shallow container
3/18/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler , case of chicken on floor under rack , in thawing process **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condensation dripping from compressor forming ice build up ,
  • Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Fail to dispense sanitizer ..operator to discontinue use of machine for sanitizing. Repair tech called during inspection
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Crouching on floor behind sushi bar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Used for dry storage
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - walk-in freezer floor soiled. Under racks
  • High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sprouts 49°, cook line **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken above bamboo shoots , walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Dirty dishes in handwash sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Bucket with plain water (85°) used to rinse fingers and hands intermittently while preparing batter dipped foods
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food wrapped in plastic wrap/placed in closed plastic bag while cooling. Noodles **Warning**
2/19/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scoop no handle inside bulk rice bin
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Bottom shelves of prep tables
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit covered with cloth
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of shrimp , walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in water 122 **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use articles. Cans reused to store food items
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Placing lemon wedges onto rims of beverages
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs above cooked noodle , cook line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. Corrosion, rust
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
9/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Buckets and vegetables in walk in cooler
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.in dry storage
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.handle of reach in on cookline
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water.at sushi bar
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler.horizontal **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.on shelf above perpetration areas
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.hand sink sushi bar 66?, wait staff area 68?
3/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line non food contact shelves.
  • High Priority - Food with mold like growth. See Stop Sale. 1 head of lettuce.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice cubes, drinks dumped into handwash sink
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sprouts 45, cook line. Iced down. Corrected On Site.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs above noodles, cook line. Corrected On Site.
  • Basic - Strored food covered with cloth in walk-in cooler. Spring rolls.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Sushi bar. Corrected On site.
2/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. cutting head of lettuce - kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating while preparing food. using same spoon to sample food multiple times on cook line Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. scoop and foid debris in handwash sink ; kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. empty can inside bulk sugar bin
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. ceramic bowl inside bulk wild rice bin
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice scoop in container of water measured 83 F; next to rice warmer in kitchen
  • Critical - Observed one severely dented can - hoisin sauce
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sprouts measured at 48 F ; cook line Corrected On Site. iced down
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken thawing on shelf above vegetables - walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
10/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. plastic scoop inside bulk rice bin missing handle ; dry store room
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. cloth covering egg rolls and wontons; cook line
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. behnd cook line
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice scoop stored in water measured at 81 F; kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. fan on top of ice machine
  • Observed worn cardboard used as shelf cover. bottom shelf of prep table; kitchen
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. tag punched 2010,next to ice machine For reporting purposes only.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. measured at 0ppm Corrected On Site. recheck 100ppm
6/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Damaged food not properly segregated. 2 severely dented cans Corrected On Site. segregated for return to vendor
  • Critical - First aid supplies improperly stored. spray can of pain reliever on shelf next to canned goods Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed 2 severely dented cans. baby corn; pineapple chunks Corrected On Site. removed from storeroom
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. rice covered during cooling process Corrected On Site. uncovered
  • Critical - Observed food stored in a prohibited area. employee food prepared at home [turkey] stored in walk in cooler next to and above restaurant ingredients Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. case of eggs; walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. under equipment - cook line
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. scoop handle broken off ; inside bulk rice bin
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sprouts on cook line 48 F Corrected On Site. iced down
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken above vegetables ; walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. no date mark on salmon rec'd fresh; cut and frozen for sushi
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. scoop handle broken off ; inside bulk rice bin
  • Observed worn newspaper used as shelf cover. dry storeroom
11/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. measured at 10ppm [2 attempts] Operator to discontinue use of machine for sanitizing -- set up 3 comp sink 100ppm Corrected On Site. repair tech called
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. prep person shredding cabbage Corrected On Site. washed hands and put on gloves
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. prep person
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. stock pot of soup covered during cooling process - walk in cooler Corrected On Site. uncovered
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. rice spilled on floor - dry storeroom
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. cases of miso - dry storeroom
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth. 2 individ lemons; walk in cooler Corrected On Site. removed and washed
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. water measured at 112
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sprouta on prep table next to cook line Corrected On Site. placed into refrig
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sushi rice Corrected On Site. time as a public health control implemented
  • Observed worn newspaper used as shelf cover. dry storeroom
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. sauce - walk in cooler
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk bin of corn stsrch
8/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. thermometer inside glass door refrig reads 20 degr F , actual ambient temperature 40 degr F
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. cook line potentially hazardous foods moved to working cooler
  • Critical - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. ice forming on condenser - walk in freezer
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Observed worn newspaper used as shelf cover. dry storeroom
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. chicken stock in covered stock pot overnight [walk in cooler] Corrected On Site. stop sale
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. case of chicken [walk in freezer] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. under fryers
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. inside bulk rice bin
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cook line: sprouts, tofu Corrected On Site. product iced down
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. handle broken off plastic scoop inside bulk rice bin
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). chicken stock 48 degr F [walk in cooler]
4/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed one severely dented can [pineapple chunks] Corrected On Site removed from inventory
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. asst products [walk in freezer]
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. asst foods [walk in cooler]
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sprouts 46 degr F [cook line] Corrected On Site. product iced down
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ckd wontons 44 degr F walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawing at room temperature. fish Corrected On Site. placed under running water
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. asst products - walk in freezer
  • Critical. Damaged food not properly segregated. one severely dented can [pineapple chunks] Corrected On Site. removed from inventory
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. water temp 69 degr F
  • Observed worn cardboard used as shelf cover.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. handle broken off plastic scoop [inside bulk rice bin]
  • Critical. Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. dripping ice buildup walk in freezer
1/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sprouts @ 70 degr F [cook's line] Corrected On Site. product iced down
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. walk in cooler - masaman sauce @ 48 degr F
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. masaman sauce covered during cooling process [walk in cooler]
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawing in an improper manner. multiple locations : in handwash sink, in tub on kitchen floor
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. tub of thawing shrimp on floor
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. multiple sacks of rice [dry storeroom]
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. spoons for serving rice stored in water measuring 88 degr F
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. rinsed hands in 3 comp sink , as shrimp were thawing in handwash sink
  • Critical. Observed handsinks used for purposes other than the designated use. shrimp thawing in handwash sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands. rinsed hands only in 3 comp sink
  • Observed worn corrugated card board used as shelf cover. bottom shelves of prep tables
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. under fryers
  • Critical. First aid supplies improperly stored. aerosol can of pain relieving spray on shelf next to karo syrup [dry storeroom]
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored. bottle of vitamin B on shelf above bread crumbs]
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. excessive amount of empty corrugated boxes [24+] in dry storeroom
9/28/2010Routine - 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. Observed food stored on floor. dry storage room
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in walk in cooler
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. sugar
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
5/11/2010Routine - 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. walk in cooler
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. rice container
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in waklk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. rice container
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
2/22/2010Routine - 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. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. eggs on counter
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. ric3
  • Critical. Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. in walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. bowls broken/cracked
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. dishes on shelf
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
8/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/11/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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