CHAI YO THAI INC
11695 BOYETTE RD · RIVERVIEW · Hillsborough County · FL 33569-5531
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-41-4High 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. Ran machine multiple times. Tested 0 ppm. Discussed with operator the importance of sanitization and discussed setting three compartment sink. **Warning**
12A-19-4High Priority – Employee washed hands with cold water. Hot water valve turned off at handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands with cold water. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked rice in walk in cooler. Items re arranged items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wall near mop sink located inside kitchen. 4 live roaches under sink at dish area. 10 live roaches indies oven in kitchen. 1 live roach under dish machine. **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of soap stored over plantains and sweet potatoes. **Warning**
Intermediate 4
11-07-5Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed operator wash hands in three compartment sink. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Under dish machine spray bottle unlabeled. **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water at handwash sinks in turned off. Operator has to turn off and on due to it leaking. Front hand sink turned on. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Basic 11
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under sink at dish area. 1 dead roach near ice machine. **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep shelf. Relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee items cellphones and wallet on front beverage area. Christmas ornaments stored with plantains and sweet potatoes. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Town gaskets on reach in cooler by entrance. Torn walk in cooler gasket. **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door has gaps and does not seal. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Bag of carrots in walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Under hand sink by dish area. **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoopers in water that temped 119 F. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front handwash sink. **Warning**
29-20-5Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink. Handwash sink at front of kitchen. **Warning**
33-31-5Basic – Unused equipment on the premises. Reach in cooler by entrance that no longer functions. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:06 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.