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THAI PHOON RESTAURANT

238 SE US HWY 19 · CRYSTAL RIVER · Citrus County · FL 34429

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 9, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3464488
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8775485
DBPR license1900524

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#8High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Aerosol cans containing "Febreze" and Disinfectant spray stored on shelf behind front counter beside box containing single-use utensils. Employee removed both from shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#9High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing from spigot on wall in storage area in back of kitchen.

Basic 7

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 1. Single-use cup without handle stored down inside flour near cookline. 2. Single-use cup without handle stored down inside sugar in rear storage shed. Manager removed both cups from food storage containers during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic14-45-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining lower shelf of prep table beside fryer.

#3Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Several absorbent acoustic ceiling tiles in-use in kitchen and storage area in back of kitchen.

#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup stored on prep table at cookline beside bottles of sauce. Employee removed drink from table during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#5Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Wet nested clear plastic pans on shelf near dish machine.

#6Basic14-47-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Food storage shelves inside storage shed behind building constructed with absorbent unsealed wood.

#7Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck to side of clean dish pan on storage rack near dish machine.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:14 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.