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CHIANG MAI

415 CLEVELAND ST · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33755

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 29, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3350445
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8369705
DBPR license6215369

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority3 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#5High 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. 0 ppm chlorine run three times -operator set up three tubs to wash rinse sanitize -100 ppm chlorine . Discussed washing and rinsing dishes in the dish machine the use one compartment of the double sink to sanitize larger pots until dish machine is repaired . Manager scheduled service this day.

#6High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sushi rice at 78 F at 3:45 pm per manager placed at sushi bar at 11:00 am , no date marking, no written procedure -no temperatures taken – manager discarded sushi rice . **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action TakenStop Sale
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. – sprouts 49 F in cooler opposite woks -sprouts 46 F, tofu 47 F in cooler opposite fryer – operator moved food to reach in freezer recheck sprouts 40,F , tofu 41 F, sprouts 40 F **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#8High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sushi rice at 78 F at 3:45 pm per manager placed at sushi bar at 11:00 am , no date marking, no written procedure no temperatures taken – manager discarded sushi rice . **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#9High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Intermediate 3

#10Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure cold holding and cooling temperature of food products.

#11Intermediate05-10-4

Intermediate – Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.

#12Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic 4

#1Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Back Exterior door has a gap/ opening at the threshold that opens to the outside.

#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a container of flour in dry storage area

#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food ( bulk containers of dry rice, oil ) stored on floor in storage area

#4Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris on top of ice machine

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:59 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.