Thai Chilli Pepper
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
41
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Thai Chilli Pepper stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 9, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 11 violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “in-use utensil in non-time/temperature control” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
That's lower than the typical Brandon restaurant, which scores around 82. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
5
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2026. Operator renewed license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in hand sink in wait station. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for chlorine dish machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at wait station **Warning**
31B-02-4
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 coolers and freezers not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
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**
53B-05-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed stored on soda fountain grate. Operator placed in container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice paddle in water at 70F. Operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach in freezer at end of cookline. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. 2 drinks in glass door cooler in server station. Operator removed drinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Operator inverted utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-02-4
41
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Multiple items in reach in freezers in kitchen stored in shopping bags.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items held in reach in coolers and freezers not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.no chlorine test kit for dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed in mop bucket in dirty water
42-01-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in bulk rice, salt and sugar containers. Operator removed bowls.
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches observed on floor behind reach in coolers at wait station. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle touching food in bulk rice, sugar and salt containers. Operator placed scoops properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
55
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Observed: Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Produce stored in shopping bags in reach in cooler. Priority: High Priority
14-15-4
Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by back door blocked by mop bucket. Operator moved mop bucket. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Intermediate
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Observed: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Priority: Intermediate
16-37-1
Intermediate - Observed: 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 coolers not date marked Priority: Intermediate
02C-02-5
Basic - Observed: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
12B-13-4
Basic - Observed: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator placed in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
21-12-4
Basic - Observed: Dead roaches on premises. 3 observed in cabinet at wait station. 1 on floor under chairs in wait station. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized the areas. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
35A-03-4
Basic - Observed: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle on shelf over flip top cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
12B-07-4
Basic - Observed: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on cutting board at cookline flip top cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
40-06-5
Basic - Observed: Food stored on floor. Bag of rice on floor in storage room. Operator placed on shelf **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
08B-38-4
Basic - Observed: In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed scoop stored on soda fountain grate. Operator exchanged scoop, placed in container. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
10-12-5
Basic - Observed: In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
10-17-4
Basic - Observed: In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in bulk sugar. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
10-01-5
41
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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 sanitizer tested at 0ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in dish pre wash sink. **Warning**
12A-03-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 observed on floor near wait station hand sink. 1 observed behind reach in cooler at wait station. 1 observed near back door. Observed operator remove the roaches, clean and sanitize the areas. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table. Jacket on shelf with food items. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in bulk rice, sugar, and salt. Operator correctly stored scoops. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in bulk tempura mix. Operator removed bowl **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
61
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear liquid
41-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
70
Aug 25, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
82
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed rice scoop stored in standing water at rice maker. Corrected-observed employee voluntarily discard **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table adjacent to ice machine
12B-07-4
78
Aug 11, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp thawing at room temperature Corrected-observed employee place in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table near dish area Corrected-observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 2 employee bags stored with food on storage shelf Corrected observed employee remove bags **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. stored on oven handles in kitchen Corrected-observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Thai Chilli Pepper last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Thai Chilli Pepper on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Thai Chilli Pepper?
Across the inspection record, “in-use utensil in non-time/temperature control” has been cited four 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?
No. Recent inspections at Thai Chilli Pepper have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the 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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