THAI STAR SUSHI BAR
15229 GULF BLVD · MADEIRA BEACH · Pinellas County · FL 33708
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep table shell eggs (69F – Cold Holding), bean sprouts (62F – Cold Holding), held less than 4 hours, moved to cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in kitchen blocked by equipment cart
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. Multiple certificates expired May 2025
Basic 13
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic tiles over kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over kitchen **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
16-55-4Basic – Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open beverage on cutting board
08B-31-4Basic – Food stored in undrained ice. Raw shrimp in undrained ice in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Bag of onions and carrots on floor in walk in cooler
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in 90F water **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Toaster oven at sushi bar **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled Hood filters soiled Accumulation of grease behind cook line **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear kitchen door
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 3:55 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.