Thai Basil
Last inspected: Jan 17, 2024
58
Score
Across the available record, Thai Basil has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Thai Basil was last inspected on Jan 17, 2024. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. Public records show no inspections at Thai Basil since Jan 17, 2024, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near nine violations per visit.
Compared to other Winter Springs restaurants (averaging 76), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. - green hefty box storing cooked noodles - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**
14-15-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - red liquid in spray bottle at ware wash station - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**
16-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cook line cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - gasket torn on cook line cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - next to ice machine - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - throughout kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - walk in cooler - walk in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
58
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. - faucet next to fryer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: **Time Extended**
16-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - side door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below cooling units on cook line - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - throughout kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
70
May 2, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - chicken46f in cooklline cooler. Operator states prepped today <3 hours. Moved to bottom part of cooler for quicker cooling.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - pink dish soap on shelf with seasoning containers **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. - gloved employee went to triple sink, then to back area, handles unwashed vegetables and returned to cook line. No hand wash, no glove change
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - interior ice bin in server station **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - bulk seasoning
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on dish racks
16-15-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - in bulk seasoning
14-01-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - side door
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - side door self closing device not properly attached to door frame
35B-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. - squid in container of standing water. Employee moved to sink with running water **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - throughout kitchen
36-02-5
32
Jan 3, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Thai Basil last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Thai Basil on file is from Jan 17, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.
How does Thai Basil compare to other restaurants in Winter Springs?
Thai Basil most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Winter Springs average of 76.
Has Thai Basil's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Thai Basil have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Thai Basil means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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