BY: STAFF REPORT | BocaNewsNow.com
DELRAY BEACH, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2024 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — Chaiyo Thai Bistro at 14812 South Military Trail in Delray Beach was ordered closed by a health inspector with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The closure was ordered on July 2nd. The restaurant was permitted to reopen the following day.
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High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on ground in front of far left hand wash sink on cook line in kitchen. Observed approximately 6 live roaches on underside/wall of far left cook line 3 door flip top in kitchen. **Warning**
High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored in top of ready to eat mushrooms in cook line flip top. Raw salmon stored above brussel sprouts in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sprouts (64F); cooked egg (81F) being held at room temperature for approximately 1.5 hours. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at left corner cook line hand wash sink. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic – Food stored on floor. Noodles stored on floor in prep area, multiple items stored on floor in walk in cooler/freezer. Operator started to move items to shelves **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp thawing in standing water at prep sink. Operator turned on cold running water **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic – Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
The restaurant was initially inspected on July 2nd. It was reinspected on July 3rd and no violations were noted. Inspections in August and November of 2023 required follow-up inspection after violations were recorded.
