Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Closed

THAI ASIATIC INC.

1600 EAST 8TH AVENUE STE D101 · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33605

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 12, 2021
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3135764
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7686474
DBPR license3917893

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedOctober 12, 2021 1:43 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedOctober 14, 2021 3:01 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority5 Intermediate17 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical29 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 7

#18High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flies under handwash sink by three compartment sink in back prep room, 1 fly in dry storage room off the cook line **Warning**

Warning
#19High Priority08A-17-6

High 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. Raw chicken stored on raw beef in reach in freezer not in original packaging across from three compartment sink. Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Bagged Raw chicken and raw beef not in commercial packages in same container in reach in cooler on cooks line. Rearranged **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#20High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on sticky trap under shelving by clean glassware at the front, 15 live roaches on sticky trap in cinder block by reach in cooler on cook line, 2 live by outlet cover next to steam table, 1 on pipe on wall under steam table, 1 live on can under prep table, 3 on floor/wall under prep table, 1 live room in clean container in back prep room, 1 live roach with egg sac attached on dish rack by dish machine **Warning**

Warning
#21High Priority03A-03-5

High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. ambient air raw shell egg 53 °F **Warning**

Warning
#22High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled raw beef and then handled cut vegetables without removing gloves and washing hands. Discussed hand washing with manager. Manager spoke to employee and had employee wash their hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#23High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked beef 65 °F, cut tomatoes 58 °F **Warning**

Warning
#24High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice on cooks line 115 °F provided time as a public health control form **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 5

#25Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped water and ice from bucket with rice noodles. Spoke to operator and employee that hand sink is only for washing hands. **Warning**

Warning
#26Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 6 food handling employees **Warning**

Warning
#27Intermediate02B-02-5

Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator made consumer advisory sign and displayed. Corrected on-site. Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#28Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 expired 7/2020 and 1 expired 12/2020 **Warning**

Warning
#29Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with window cleaner not labeled. Operator had employee label bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 17

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Slimy black/green mold like substance on inside top of ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Using container with no handle to scoop flour and sugar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Multiple ceiling tiles missing in dry storage area, 1 missing by hood system on cook line by rice cooker **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic24-07-4

Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Knife stored between containers on reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator moved to cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches on sticky trap and, 1 dead on floor by mop sink, 2 dead in cabinet with clean dish towels, approximately 10 on sticky trap under prep table in back room, 2 by sticky trap in back room, 2 on floor by storage shelving in back room, 3 under reach in cooler in back prep area, 9 by reach in cooler in front area **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on table next to front handwash sink. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on back prep table **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Front entrance door with a gap at the top Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on fryer and oven door handle. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign at sink next to three compartment sink. Operator posted handwash sign at sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#11Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets on cook line soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic35B-05-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back door left open during service, vermin observed. **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing raw chicken, dumplings, and raw shrimp in container on floor on cooks line. Operator moved to reach in freezer. Thawing raw fish in standing water on cooks line. Operator voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#14Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind three compartment sink and by back door soiled. Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor behind reach in cooler next to doorway to three compartment sink area. Operator had employee mop up water. Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Two air vents in ceiling in area above three compartment sink soiled. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#15Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Stored in mop bucket. **Warning**

Warning
#16Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth on cart next to three compartment sink and on cooks line. Operator had employee remove wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#17Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder substance removed from original package in container not properly labeled. Operator labeled containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:06 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
5 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

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