THAI CHILLI PEPPER
228 OAKFIELD DR · BRANDON · Hillsborough County · FL 33511
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed in multiple ingredient containers. Operator replaced paper towels with waxed paper **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Portion packages of raw chicken stored over portioned packages of raw beef in reach in freezer. Operator placed chicken on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At server station. Operator provided roll of towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 8
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Pint container used to scoop bulk rice. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee cup on prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open coffee cup. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in prep area. Operator removed knife. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Multiple items in freezers and coolers stored uncovered. **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Unopened bags of shrimp thawing at room temperature inside container in 3 compartment sink, not in water, water not running. Operator placed shrimp in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
33-31-5Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Dish machine does not work. Operator stated she plans to remove dish machine, and gain plan review approval. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 27, 2026 5:51 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.