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THAI CHILLI PEPPER

228 OAKFIELD DR · BRANDON · Hillsborough County · FL 33511

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 9, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3670155
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13535763
DBPR license3916990

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority5 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#6High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2026. Operator renewed license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 5

#7Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in hand sink in wait station. **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for chlorine dish machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at wait station **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in reach in coolers and freezers not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#11Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 5

#1Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed stored on soda fountain grate. Operator placed in container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice paddle in water at 70F. Operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach in freezer at end of cookline. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. 2 drinks in glass door cooler in server station. Operator removed drinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic25-02-4

Basic – Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Operator inverted utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 7:13 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.