Tennessee Department of Health
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Thai Esan

4330 Ringgold Rd. Suite-7 Chattanooga, TN 37412

Food Service Establishment Inspection | Routine

July 21, 2023 | View Original Inspection PDF
Score & Grade: 65 Grade:
Observations & Corrective Actions

1: 1200-23-01-.02(1)(b) Adequate demonstration of knowledge not provided with regards to foodborne illness risk factors and lack of active managerial control over foodborne illness risk factors not provided at time of inspection. Several priority violations noted during inspection. Recommend ANSI approved food safety certification or equivalent to assist in controling and preventing foodborne illness risk factors. Person in charge not present during inspection.

6: 1200-23-01-.02(3)(a) Observed employee returning to work without washing hands before beginning food handling and dishwashing. Proper and adequate handwashing not observed during inspection.

13: 1200-23-01-.03(3)(b)1. Raw animal proteins not physically separated according to minimum internal cooking temperatures. Raw, TCS foods stored above and with ready-to-eat foods. Raw proteins must be physically separated to prevent cross contamination.

14: 1200-23-01-.04(6)(a)1. Sanitizer at dish machine 0 ppm chlorine. No chlorine residual noted on final rinse cycle. Dispensing tube is in poor repair and not properly dispensing into machine. Have unit serviced and repaired as needed for proper operation.Dishes must be manually washed,rinsed, and sanitized until dish machine is repaired.

20: 1200-23-01-.03(5)(a)6. Dairy at wait station sitting out at room temperature and under no time or temperature control. Dairy holding at 68*F. Must be 41*F or below. (Embargoed~1lb)

21: 1200-23-01-.03(5)(a)7. No datemarking of ready-to-eat, TCS foods, held longer than 24 hrs. Items must be properly datemarked. Distributed food safety fact sheet on datemarking during inspection.

26: 1200-23-01-.07(2)(a) Several cleaning products stored with food products in prep area. Toxic items must be physically stored away from food items to prevent contamination.

36: 1200-23-01-.05(5)(k) Insect activity noted in dishwashing area at time of insection. Consult with pest control service to fully abate insect activity.

37: 1200-23-01-.03(3)(b)1. Uncovered/unprotected food items noted in walk in cooler. Food products stored on floor in dry storage area. Must be 6” off floor.

39: 1200-23-01-.03(3)(d)4. Soiled, wet wiping cloths stored on working surfaces and not in sanitizer solution.

41: 1200-23-01-.04(6)(b)1.iv In-use utensils stored in standing water at rice dispensing station.

47: 1200-23-01-.04(6)(a)1.(iii) Shelving dirty in walk in cooler unit.

Additional Comments

No comments

Observations
OUT
1 Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Observations
IN
2 Management awareness, policy present
Compliant
Observations
IN
3 Proper use of reporting, restriction & exclusion
Compliant
Observations
IN
4 Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Compliant
Observations
IN
5 No discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth
Compliant
Observations
OUT
6 Hands clean and properly washed
Observations
IN
7 No bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed
Compliant
Observations
IN
8 Handwashing sinks properly supplied and adequate
Compliant
Observations
IN
9 Food obtained from an approved source
Compliant
Observations
NO
10 Food received at proper temperature
Compliant
Observations
IN
11 Food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
Compliant
Observations
NA
12 Required records available: shell stock tags, parasite destruction
Compliant
Observations
OUT
13 Food separated and protected
Observations
OUT
14 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Observations
IN
15 Proper disposition of unsafe food, returned food not reserved
Compliant
Observations
NO
16 Proper cooking time and temperatures
Compliant
Observations
NO
17 Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
Compliant
Observations
NO
18 Proper cooling time and temperature
Compliant
Observations
IN
19 Proper hot holding temperatures
Compliant
Observations
OUT
20 Proper cold holding temperatures
Observations
OUT
21 Proper date marking and disposition
Observations
NA
22 Time as a public health control: procedures and records
Compliant
Observations
NA
23 Consumer advisory provided for raw and undercooked food
Compliant
Observations
NA
24 Pasteurized foods used; prohibited foods not offered
Compliant
Observations
NA
25 Food additives: approved and properly used
Compliant
Observations
OUT
26 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Observations
NA
27 Compliance with variance, specialized process, and HACCP plan
Compliant
Observations
OUT
36 Insects, rodents, and animals not present
Observations
OUT
37 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Observations
OUT
39 Wiping cloths; properly used and stored
Observations
OUT
41 In-use utensil; properly stored
Observations
OUT
47 Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Observations
Yes
57 Compliance with TN Non-Smoker Protection Act
Compliant
Observations
No
58 Tobacco products offered for sale
Compliant