THAI CHILLI PEPPER

Name: THAI CHILLI PEPPER
Address: 875 E BLOOMINGDALE AVE, BRANDON, FL, 33511, US
Rating: 59.7

875 E BLOOMINGDALE AVE, BRANDON, FL 33511

License #3910136

🍜 Thai/Vietnamese ℹ️

59.7 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

September 25, 2025 · 13 findings · 0 critical

Routine - Food

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THAI CHILLI PEPPER in BRANDON currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 59.7 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 8 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 25, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 67 total violations — 6 critical, 21 major, 40 minor.

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The latest inspection on September 25, 2025 shows 13 observation rows: no critical rows, 5 major, and 8 minor.

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[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in multiple bulk ingredients.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table.
[40-06-5] 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.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice paddle in standing water 84F
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease buildup on hood filters.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dustpan stored in hand sink. Operator removed.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for dish machine.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink.
[02C-02-5] 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.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed disinfecting wipes stored next to clean dishes. Operator removed
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in bulk rice container and bulk sugar container
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[12B-07-4] 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.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Broken handle observed on reach in cooler in wait station. Torn gaskets on flip top cooler on cookline.
[35B-01-4] 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.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle. Operator removed
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Provided sign to operator, operator placed at sink.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on table in expo area.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar in 2 buckets not labeled.
[12A-09-4] 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.
[11-27-4] 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.
[11-26-1] 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.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed operator place soap at hand sink.
[02C-02-5] 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.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with purple liquid with no label under 3 compartment sink.