Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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THAI BLOSSOM BISTRO

10916 ATLANTIC BLVD #24 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32225

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 20, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3339820
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8359079
DBPR license2609764

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedDecember 20, 2023 3:05 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedDecember 21, 2023 9:31 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority5 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#12High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 4 dented cans of bamboo shoots on storage rack to the rear of the dining facility heavily dented. Also, one container of prepped garlic with mold like growth.

Stop Sale
#13High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flying insects near triple sink in kitchen. Observed 4 flying insects under triple sink off of kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#14High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over cucumber in white refrigerator adjacent to prep line. Also, raw chicken not commercially packaged stored over ready to eat imitation crab in white freezer adjacent to prep table.

#15High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 90 rodent droppings on floor and under storage nook to the right of cookline. Observed approximately 3 rodent droppings on a dinner plate on the shelf of storage nook. Observed approximately 25 rodent droppings on the floor in an adjoining nook on the other side of wall. Observed approximately 5 rodent droppings to the right of the white freezer in storage area. Observed approximately 6 rodent droppings under desk in office off dining area. Observed approximately 10 rodent droppings behind hostess stand at entry of dining room. Person in charge began cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 5

#16Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At front hand wash sink observed towel in sink, also observed ice in sink.

#17Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink behind service counter or hand wash sink inside kitchen adjacent to triple sink. Person in charge provided roll during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#18Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink inside kitchen adjacent to triple sink.

#19Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Person in charge holds garlic in oil, soaked rice noodles, cut cabbage, cut tomato, rice on time, no time paperwork available during inspection. Emailed to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#20Intermediate41-04-4

Intermediate – Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed a bottle of medicine on the left side shelf of ice machine in rear near exit.

Basic 11

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Lime build up in upper interior of ice machine located adjacent to storage area near rear exit.

#2Basic35A-06-4

Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed flying insect sticky tape with accumulation of dead insects. Person in charge switched. Also, observed one dead fly on container with noodles. Person in charge removed and changed out container. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#3Basic16-23-4

Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Lime buildup observed in dish machine.

#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone sitting atop shelf on prep table adjacent to entrance.

#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Reach in coolers along cookline and near ice machine near rear exit have torn/frayed gasket seals. White refrigerator in rear adjacent to triple sink has significant ice buildup. Ice machine and ventilation duct located in rear of kitchen near exit door are both heavily duct taped on lid and ventilation opening.

#6Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors beneath cooking line and along prep table, triple sink and storage area near rear exit is heavily soiled with grease, food debris.

#7Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall by rice cooker in kitchen. Hole in wall in office. Hole in wall by outlet by ice machine. Hole in wall to left of sliding cooler in the bar.

#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in coolers along cookline and near ice machine next to exit have heavily soiled gaskets. Reach in cooler near cookline has moldy exterior. Hood filters and hood with heavy grease buildup.

#9Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing at room temperature in kitchen. Person in charge moved to cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#10Basic36-04-5

Basic – Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Ceiling tiles left and right of cooking station are in disrepair and utility lines/plumbing are exposed.

#11Basic36-10-4

Basic – Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floors beneath cooking line and along prep table, triple sink and storage area near rear exit is heavily soiled.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:24 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
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 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
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 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.