Thai Lagoon Restaurant

May 20, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings11
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
Proper Cooling Time And Temperature

Inspector note: OBSERVED BUCKET OF PANANG CURRY SAUCE AT 128.9F IN REACH IN COOLER WITHOUT BEING PROPERLY COOLED, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM REACH IN COOLER, REHEAT TO 135F, AND PROPERLY COOL SAUCE. (A) COOKED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD SHALL BE COOLED: (1) WITHIN 2 HOURS FROM 57ºC (135ºF) TO 21ºC (70°F); AND (2) WITHIN A TOTAL OF 6 HOURS FROM 57ºC (135ºF) TO 5ºC (41°F) OR LESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
code 20
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: BEAN SPROUTS AT 59.2F, SHELLED RAW EGGS AT 56.0F, PANANG CURRY SAUCE AT 72.3F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 18 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $200.00 THROUGH THE DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 22
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS. • OBSERVED PREP CART IN REAR PREP ENCRUSTED IN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN
code 39
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: OBSERVED DELI CUP BEING USED AS A SCOOP, MUST PROVIDE SCOOP OR LADEL WITH HANDLE FOR DRY FOOD: SUGAR, SALT, AND SAUCES, ETC.
code 43
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: OBSERVED CLEAN KITCHENWARE FOUND MIXED WITH DIRTY KITCHENWARE IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED CLEAN ITEMS MUST BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM SOILED ITEMS AT ALL TIMES TO ENSURE SANITARY CONDITIONS ARE MAINTAINED.
code 44
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. • OBSERVED MILK AND SODA CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING. • NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS, CHEST FREEZERS, AND REFRIGERATION UNITS, FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. • OBSERVED 3-COMPONENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING FOR 3 SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPONENT SINK. • OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN THEM AT ALL TIMES.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS, AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, HOT-HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES AND INTERIOR DEEP FRYERS INCLUDING WHEELS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE, TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED BURNED-OUT LIGHTS IN HOOD SYSTEM. NOTED DIM LIGHTING IN DRY STORAGE CLOSET, DRY STORAGE/ TO GO PACKING ROOM, REACH ON COOLERS, AND TOILET ROOMS UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHTING INTENSITY TO ENSURE VISIBILITY. MUST MAINTAIN
code 56
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2588235 CONDUCTED ON 1/18/24. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#49)4-602.13: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: SHELVING UNITS AT PREPARATION AREAS AND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE.MUST CLEAN. (#55) 6-501.13: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN INSIDE DRY STORAGE ROOM.MUST CLEAN. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 18, 2024: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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