Thai Chilli Pepper
Last inspected: Sep 25, 2025
41
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Thai Chilli Pepper, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Sep 25, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near nine violations each time.
“Ready-to-eat” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Brandon restaurants (averaging 82), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
5
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dustpan stored in hand sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for dish machine.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in all coolers not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in multiple bulk ingredients.
14-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease buildup on hood filters. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice paddle in standing water 84F
10-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack stored on bulk rice bin.
40-06-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
41
Apr 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in reach in cooler not date marked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-04: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-04: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at doorway into kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-04: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler door **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-04: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have buildup of grease. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-04: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
74
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach observed under 3 compartment sink. 1 live roach under wire shelving in kitchen. 1 live roach observed coming out of wall junction with missing cove molding. Operator eradicated and removed, cleaned and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed cook washing hands in 3 compartment sink. Explained hand washing only in hand wash sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket, steel wool, and sponge in hand sink by back door. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in reach in cooler not date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop bulk rice, bulk sugar. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at doorway into kitchen. **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 5 dead roaches observed behind ice machine. 1 dead roaches observed under 3 compartment sink. 2 dead roaches observed behind trash can in kitchen hallway. 17 dead roaches observed under 3 compartment sink between Operator removed roaches, cleaned and sanitized the areas. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler door **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have buildup of grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
47
Dec 26, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking observed on any time/temperature control for safety foods in any refrigerator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Broken handle observed on reach in cooler in wait station. Torn gaskets on flip top cooler on cookline. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on screen door at rear exit, screen also has several large holes. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
82
Oct 24, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed disinfecting wipes stored next to clean dishes. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee preparing lettuce wraps, then bread raw chicken. The employee then rinsed the gloves to begin another task. Instructed the employee to discard the gloves and why, and to properly wash hands before putting on new gloves. **Warning**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed written procedures to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed operator place soap at hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking observed on any time/temperature control for safety foods in any refrigerator. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with purple liquid with no label under 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in bulk rice container and bulk sugar container **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed mug and water bottle on prep table near rear exit. Operator removed drinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Broken handle observed on reach in cooler in wait station. Torn gaskets on flip top cooler on cookline. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on screen door at rear exit, screen also has several large holes. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Provided sign to operator, operator placed at sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on table in expo area. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar in 2 buckets not labeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
27
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
61
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed missing at mop sink - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic containers stored in hand sink - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed under screen door in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
74
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed missing at mop sink
29-42-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed to operator
11-26-1
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic containers stored in hand sink
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold inside ice machine
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table
12B-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed under screen door in kitchen
35B-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour in dry storage area
02D-01-5
47
May 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed missing at mop sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Observed missing at mop sink **Time Extended**
29-42-4
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Observed no employee training at time of inspection **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on back screen door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Observed on back screen door **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container of oil stored on floor in kitchen next to back door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Observed a container of oil stored on floor in kitchen next to back door **Time Extended**
08B-47-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk salt not labeled on shelf above prep table adjacent to fryers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Observed bulk salt not labeled on shelf above prep table adjacent to fryers **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
67
Sep 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Thai Chilli Pepper last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Thai Chilli Pepper on file is from Sep 25, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Thai Chilli Pepper?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Thai Chilli Pepper.
How does Thai Chilli Pepper compare to other restaurants in Brandon?
Thai Chilli Pepper most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Brandon average of 82.
Has Thai Chilli Pepper's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Thai Chilli Pepper have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Thai Chilli Pepper means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Thai Chilli Pepper inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Thai Chilli Pepper is inspected around three times per year on average.
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