Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

THAI AM RESTAURANT

6040 N 4 ST · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33703

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 4, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3395558
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8514564
DBPR license6212925

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority1 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#9High Priority22-39-4

High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine sanitizer bucket not at proper minimum strength 0 PPM. Employee replenished Chlorine Sanitizer bucket to 100 PPM. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10High Priority03D-01-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Cooked chicken cooling 100 F @ 2:55pm. Employee divided chicken into smaller portions in containers for faster cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#11High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Produce stored no food-grade bags inside reach in fridge near three compartment sink. Employee bagged them in food grade bags. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#12High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -scallops 56 F @ 2:50pm scallops re-temped @ 3:44pm and brought down to 40 F. @ 2:50pm: -beef 55 F -chicken 55 F -shrimp 52 F Items were moved in to reach in freezer and @ 4:18pm items were re-temped and brought down to 41 F . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#13High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle on prep table. Employee moved bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#14Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Employee washed can opener. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 8

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup stored in salt container. Bowl stored in rice container. Manager moved containers out of salt and rice. Educated employees about using scooper with handles to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee drinks on prep table. Employee moved drinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor near cook line. Employee moved oil. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between reach in cooler and prep table. Manager moved knife. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed manager choking poster. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#6Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Meat thawing in rice cooker pan under prep table. Educated employees about proper thawing methods. Meat was moved into walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#7Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Employee moved off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Powdered substance not labeled under prep table. Employee labeled it as Salt. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:42 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.