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Tennessee Department of Health
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Lil Thai Cafe

568 Waldron Rd La Vergne, TN 37086

Food Service Establishment Inspection | Routine

May 6, 2022 | View Original Inspection PDF
Score & Grade: 95 Grade:
Observations & Corrective Actions

33: Frozen chicken sitting out unattended thawing.

37: Frozen chicken delivered this morning leaking in bottom freezer onto floor. Pic cleaned floor with bleach.

39: Wipes cloths not stored in santi bucket.

41: Spatula stored in standing water.

53: Floors are in poor repair.

Additional Comments

Maly.pkeo@gmail.com
Discussed proper hand washing, ware washing, food source, food storage, holding and cook temps, cooling when applicable, employee hygiene, employee health, demonstration of knowledge, and storage and use of toxic items. Food Establishment Regulations can be found at https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/rules/1200/1200-23/1200-23-01.20150716.pdf. Please be sure you and all food handling employees are familiar with these regulations. Guidance/Educational documents can be found at https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/eh/eh-foodlaw.html. These are an excellent resource to help reduce the risk of a food borne illness. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me. Provided applicable fact sheet to operator regarding observed Priority Items.

Observations
IN
1 Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Compliant
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
IN
6 Hands clean and properly washed
Compliant
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
IN
13 Food separated and protected
Compliant
Observations
IN
14 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Compliant
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
IN
20 Proper cold holding temperatures
Compliant
Observations
NO
21 Proper date marking and disposition
Compliant
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
IN
26 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Compliant
Observations
NA
27 Compliance with variance, specialized process, and HACCP plan
Compliant
Observations
OUT
33 Approved thawing methods used
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
53 Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Observations
Yes
57 Compliance with TN Non-Smoker Protection Act
Compliant
Observations
No
58 Tobacco products offered for sale
Compliant