Inspection Report

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

TIP THAI CUISINE

127 E CALL ST · STARKE · Bradford County · FL 32091

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 4, 2022
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3241847
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8053294
DBPR license1400027

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedOctober 4, 2022 2:12 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedOctober 5, 2022 9:33 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#9High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine testing at 0ppm even after priming. Person in charge set up triple sink at 50 ppm. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#10High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 10 rodent droppings on top dishmachine. Observed 2 droppings on the ground near hole in wall by dishmachine. **Warning**

Warning
#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cabbage at 50-60F, person in charge discarded, discussed holding on time with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#12High 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 at cookline 122F. Person in charge moved to reach in cooler. Discussed holding on time with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#13Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Person in charge unable to provide thermometer during inspection.

#14Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles unlabeled, person in charge labeled appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 8

#1Basic14-25-5

Basic – Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Bamboo cutting boards in use at cookline during inspection.

#2Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Light visible under front door.

#3Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by dishmachine. Hole in wall at corner by old walk in. Hole in wall in bar area.

#4Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash signs missing from hand wash sinks in the kitchen.

#5Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service items stored outside in screened room not totally enclosed. Also, single service items stored in shower room.

#6Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk in cooler uncovered. Also, onions stored on floor in old walk in cooler.

#7Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Squid thawing in water with no running water, person in charge moved to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#8Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet leaking in restroom.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:00 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.