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BEST THAI & SUSHI

35354 SR 54 W · ZEPHYRHILLS · Pasco County · FL 33541

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 19, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3578952
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10759628
DBPR license6113149

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority0 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 5

#7High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Lowboy Reach in cooler under flip top in cook line- ; Cooked Rice (48F – Cooling) Per Manager food item in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. Observed water condensation on lid. See Stop sale

Stop Sale
#8High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Container of raw beef stored above containers of cut vegetables in walk in cooler. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw chicken stored above containers of sauces and cooked Shrimp Tempura in True reach in cooler next to GE White freezer in dry storage area. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Lowboy Reach in cooler under flip top in cook line- ; Cooked Rice (48F – Cooling) Per Manager food item in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. Observed water condensation on lid. See Stop sale

Stop Sale
#11High Priority03F-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Manager time marked Sushi Rice during inspection. 11:30AM- 3:30 PM. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 6

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense cooked Rice. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen

#4Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Restaurant license not displayed.

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1) Shelves above Flip Top soiled. 2) Hood Filters Soiled

#6Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall across from Triple Sink soiled.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 12:39 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.