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RICE AND NOODLES THAI CUISINE

11175 SW 93 CT RD 106 · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34481

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 9, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3625708
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10920207
DBPR license5203162

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority2 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 6

#8High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medicine stored in reach-in cooler next to three compartment sink.

#9High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee entered kitchen from outside, put on gloves and proceeded to handle egg rolls without washing hands. Manager washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#10High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over noodles in reach-in cooler across from cook line fryer. Manager moved eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#11High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Items stored in reach-in cooler next to three compartment sink: butter (51F,50F,49F). Manager Syed butter stored in cooler overnight.

Stop Sale
#12High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in reach-in cooler next to three compartment sink: butter (51F,50F,49F). Manager Syed butter stored in cooler overnight. Items stored in reach-in cooler next to cook line fryer: chicken (45F – Cold Holding); pork (45F – Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler two hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed items in reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F, chicken (39F – Cooling); pork (42F – Cooling). Item stored in reach-in cooler beneath pass through window on kitchen side: beef (48F – Cold Holding). Manager stated beef placed in cooler two hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed items in reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F, beef (40F – Cooling).

#13High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet outside of back door.

Intermediate 2

#14Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line fryer. Interior of microwave on kitchen shelf.

#15Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container stored in kitchen hand washing sink. Manager removed container during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 7

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on kitchen prep table. Manager removed drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets for reach-in cooler next to cook line fryer.

#3Basic14-42-4

Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood above cook line.

#4Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on the side of utensil bucket on cook line. Manager placed tongs on top of oven. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Dumpster behind building. Manager closed lid during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored next to mop sink. Manager turned mop over to air dry. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic36-10-4

Basic – Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor in corner of kitchen closest to cook line fryer.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 7:25 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 34 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 43 · Separation from living/private areas and restricted kitchen access
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.