THAI BASIL
4445 E BAY DR · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33764
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
See what changed since the last inspection.
Sign in or create a free account to browse without ads and see newly cited, repeated, and no-longer-cited violation categories.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-17-6High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored above raw pork in reach-in freezer near walk-in cooler.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From drainboard near three-compartment sink at 2:00pm. Operator placed items in ice bath. Rechecked temp a. rehydrated pasta (60F – Cold Holding) 53f **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic 4
14-05-4Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in reach-in freezer near walk-in cooler.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Raw beef stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Multiple pans of sauces not covered in walk-in cooler.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 12:19 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.