Thai Star, 26251 S Tamiami Trl, Bonita Springs, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THAI STAR
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 26251 S Tamiami Trl, Bonita Springs, FL 34134-7830
License #: 4605333
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 07/07/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated grease over the food prep surface in kitchen.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Observed food stored in reach in double door cooler not covered.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. Tongs removed while still present. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris over food prep surface in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken and meat at 54°F for less than 2 hours (per owner). Holding unit is operational.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple food containers in reach in cooler without proper date marking.
07/07/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple no handle bowls in in multiple bags on floor in dry storage room.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Observed multiple bags of rice placed on dry storage floor.
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed fluorescent light fixture without proper shielding in dry storage room
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover on lower shelf across from stove next to reach on cooler.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Wall behind storage shelf across from stove has accumulated debris.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple containers in dry storage room without proper labeling.
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed salt and MSG placed in containers formerly for painting products in dry storage room.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. O served pineapple 55°F, corn 52°F, tomatoes 59°F in reach in cooler across from stove.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. HWS blocked by boxes placed on floor in front sink.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Observed reach in cooler across from stove indicating 58°F.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple items in multilevel reach in freezers without proper date marking.
4/30/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observe plate containing octopus pieces claimed by owner as personal stored in reach in cooler.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine at drink station.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 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. Observed employee grab lemon wedge when prepping foods for customers.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on non-food-contact surface. Observed grease build up under fryer in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
1/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
4/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Server station HWS. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Bottom of freezer, floor behind cooler.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Bags of onions and sugar on kitchen floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw beef over rehydrated noodles in reachin cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
12/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Kenmore upright freezer in kitchen Repeat Violation.
5/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. 55 F ambient temperature of upright reach-in cooler [right of freezer in cookline] Corrected On Site. operator adjusted temperature dial, now 41 F later in inspection.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of black-like grime/soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. upright cooler right of freezer in cookline
  • Critical - Observed frozen animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. meats, seafood taken out of original packaging and re-wrapped are stored in freezer mixed together
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezers soiled with accumulation of food residue. both upright freezers
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. curry sauces 46-49 F in upright reach-in cooler [right of freezer] Corrected On Site. temperature was adjusted in cooler and thermometer reading 41 F at end of inspection.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. 3 shelf-cart in cookline, outside of dishmachine
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris. wall above prep area of cookline
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. curry sauces in upright cooler, operator states 2 days ago was made.
10/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Attached equipment, hood filters dusty.
  • Food debri under cooking equipment.
7/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. in-use rice scoops in 78 F standing water
3/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. raw chicken in standing water Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. in small chest freezer, vegetables & meats in ziplocs stored altogether in unit, instead of being properly separated. Left safe refrigerator storage sign.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. cloth towel touching cut cabbage in reach-in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. pair of tongs on stove handle, can be bumped easily.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. in between glove changes and other tasks
  • Critical. Observed employee dry hands on clothes/apron after washing. dries hands on apron often
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. beverage station Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. beverage station handwash sink used for dumping. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. beverage station area
  • Critical. Observed screen over back door loosely covering the door. outer door is open and screen isn't attached to anything.
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored. bottle of mouthwash next to bags of oriental style noodles, storage room Corrected On Site.
10/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Thermometer not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. 29 F in ice water
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. bag of oriental noodles in storage room
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. rice bags on storage room floor
  • 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 in storage room
  • In-use utensil for potentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs on stove handle with moist food
  • In-use utensils for potentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. utensils sitting in dirty dipperwell by handwash sink
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice scoops in 69 F standing water, by rice steamer
  • 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 compartment sink
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands. rinsed hands
  • Critical. Observed employee wash hands with no soap.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. prep table left of reachin cooler, kitchen
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. cookline cooler
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. beverage station
  • Critical. Observed buildup of black-like slime in the interior of ice machine. as indicated by alcohol swab
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. pitcher with potatoes stored in kitchen handwash sink
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. kitchen ceiling tiles
3/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken over washed bean sprouts, reachin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. plastic forks, spoons in service station in dining room
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. handwash sink at beverage station
9/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/2/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 3/26/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 10/1/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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