PEPPERMINT THAI
11328 OKEECHOBEE BLVD · ROYAL PALM BEACH · Palm Beach County · FL 33411
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. At walk in freezer raw beef not commercially packaged over cooked vegetables- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-17-6High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. At walk in freezer raw chicken not commercially packaged over raw beef- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing label – not removed from packaging before thawing- see stop sale. **Warning**
03F-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time mark for tempura shrimp at sushi station- operator asked for remaining 30 minutes. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of sanitizer stored above soy sauce by front counter near sushi / cashier station. Sanitizer wipes stored above container of sprinkles near server station- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 5
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At tall reach in cooler- spring rolls 64F at 2:20 to 54F at 3:15 ( cooling since 11:30)- food stored in large quantity- at current rate of cooling food will not reach 41F within remaining time- operator moved to walk in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink by dish machine blocked with pan on top- operator removed. **Warning**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Multiple menu items under sashimi and sushi does not identify if food is raw/ undercooked. **Warning**
53B-05-5Intermediate – 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. All employee training expired 2023. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of blue multipurpose cleaner not labeled- operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 5
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing label – not removed from packaging before thawing- see stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system soiled. Multiple standing fans soiled. **Warning**
08B-39-4Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At sushi station- in use avocados with stickers attached – operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-38-4Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor- operator moved off floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 4:29 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.