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VEGGIE THAI CAFÉ

3690 E BAY DR UNIT H · LARGO · Pinellas County · FL 33771

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 20, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3347261
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8525911
DBPR license6217779

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : 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. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer reading 0ppm. Operator setup three-compartment sink chlorine sanitizer reading 50ppm. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: Tested Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer; reading 0ppm. Operator set-up three-compartment sink; Chlorine sanitizer reading 50ppm. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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. Employee tracking expired 02/20/2023. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on reach-in cooler and prep table next to dishwasher and fat-fryer. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler doors located on cook line soiled with mold-like substance. Hand wash sink soiled with debris buildup inside bowl and outer edges. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic22-16-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler located next ice machine in kitchen, and reach-in cooler located on cook line interior have accumulation of soil residues, shelves have a black-like substance. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 12:19 PM.

Violation category totals
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
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
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.