THAI CHILLI PEPPER LUTZ
17669 N DALE MABRY HWY · LUTZ · Hillsborough County · FL 33548
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
08A-13-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table – no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw pork over ready to eat pineapple reach in make table employee removed to proper storage **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting on counter Cold holding: raw seed sprouts 70 f raw eggs 63 f butter 63 f Employee moved to freezer raw seed sprouts 56 f raw shell eggs 56 f butter 43 f Cold holding: reach in mini fridge servers line raw seed sprouts 46 f cut tomatoes 46 f 2nd temp both to 43f **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 6
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade employee cleaned **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stored rice spoon in hand washing sink on cooks line
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink. Employee restocked. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee training **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Missing for 1 employee
Basic 3
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Rice and flour bins Employee added handles. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.by ice machine server line.
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:38 AM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.