Thai Elephant, 12889 Emerald Coast Pkwy Ste# 105-B, Destin, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THAI ELEPHANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 12889 Emerald Coast Pkwy Ste# 105-B, Destin, FL 32550
License #: 7601940
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: 2/13/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rice seasoning **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer in towel solution not at proper minimum strength. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with single service gloves on **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Garlic.n.oil 62F on cook cart, under 3 hours Moved to cooler
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over vegetables in reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Washed in three compartment sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Found oysters in walk in cooler, tag thrown away, operator stated oysters are for personal use, no oysters listed on menu at time of inspection
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Books in hand wash sink next near rice and soup area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand washing Water filter system hooked to hand wash sink near kitchen door Discussed with operator that only eye wash center can be hooked to the hand wash sink
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. In men's room used by employees **Repeat Violation**
2/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator stated it might still be in mailbox
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Sauces
  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer in towel solution not at proper minimum strength. Establishment has chlorine and test strips
  • High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef behind sprouts in top of reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In men's restroom
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sticky rice, banana rolls, and brown rice in reach in freezer **Repeat Violation**
7/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Deep fat fryer installed without 16-inch separation from open flame. For reporting purposes only.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Hole in back area around deep freezer across from dishwasher
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Towels near rice steamer not working
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Cooler in server station
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with grease. Hood filters
  • Critical - Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Chef touched raw pork then touched vegetables
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Bag of onion and box of beef in walk in cooler
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Reach in cooler on cook line **Repeat Violation**
  • Observed grease/soiled under and around equipment.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Storing herbed in hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw shell eggs over noodles in reach in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw items in reach in freezer over vegetables and rolls
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. Rolls and vegetables in reach in freezer
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Cooler on cook line
12/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed back kitchen exit locked with side lock; door has lock on handle less than instead of side lock system greater than which is locked on outside not on inside discussed with owner For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed reach in cooler draining water
  • Critical - Observed water draining in the interior of reach-in cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. provided sign and posted on shelf during inspection Corrected On Site.
8/6/2012Routine - 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. chef preparing spring rolls served raw not cooked to a minimum of 145F for 15 seconds
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shell eggs over cabbage in reach in freezer Corrected On Site.
2/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/23/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Violation: 14-33-1 Observed reach in cooler draining water
  • Critical - Violation: 22-27-1 Observed food-contact surfaces soiled....shelves around reach in freezers
  • Critical - Violation: 22-28-1 Observed water on shelf in the interior of reach-in cooler
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. used for reference text
12/20/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. due to leak
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. used for reference text
  • Observed debris on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. rice sticks Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces soiled....shelves around reach in freezers
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. herbs in sink Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp on counter at 55F under two hours Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reach in cooler draining water
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by old rodent droppings found. Contacted K. Hensdill for guidance; issued 24 hour call back This violation must be corrected by : 12/15/2011.
  • Critical - Observed water on shelf in the interior of reach-in cooler
  • Critical - Personal foods not marked for personal use.
12/14/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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