Charm Thai
4511 Manatee Ave West, Bradenton, FL 34209 · Permanent Food Service · License 5105784
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 1 routine inspection5 high priority (2 no follow-up needed, 3 fixed on the spot), 8 basic (2 repeats)-25
- Safety score75
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 1, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
13 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority5
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Observed a container of raw chicken stored over containers of soup in a cooler. Operator moved the chicken.
Fixed on the spot
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee washed hands with cold water.
Observed an employee wash their hands with cold water. Operator had them rewash with hot water.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
Observed multiple produce products in direct contact with non-food grade bags in their coolers. Reviewed the proper materials with the operator.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.
Observed ten wrapping vegetables in non food grade paper towels. Reviewed with the operator the proper materials.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Observed a container of dawn dish soap stored next to onions. Operator moved the onions.
Fixed on the spot
Basic8
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
Observed employee food not separated or identified in their cooler. Operator separated and labeled them.
Fixed on the spot
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Observed knives stick between equipment on the cook line. Operator removed them.
Fixed on the spot
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Observed multiple to go containers not properly inverted. Operator inverted them.
Fixed on the spot
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
Observed the pipe under their kitchen hand sink and mop sink leaking when in use.
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure.
Observed pillows, clothes, furniture and a number of other items scattered around their dumpster.
Repeat violation
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
Observed their side door not sealed when closed.
Repeat violation
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Observed a number of employee personal items improperly stored on the cook line. Operator removed them.
Fixed on the spot
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Observed last years license displayed.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.