Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

TROPICAL THAI RESTAURANT

1535 MAIN ST · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34236

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 8, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3653866
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13481785
DBPR license6803731

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority0 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#4High Priority12A-29-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee picked an item of the floor then handled clean equipment without washing there hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#5High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed carrots in the stand up reach in cooler in the kitchen. Employee removed the eggs. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled a container of bleach then a clean pan without washing their hands. Employee removed the pan to be sanitized and washed their hands and changed gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 3

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceilings thoughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic42-03-5

Basic – Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Drill, charging unit and rechargeable battery stored on a shelf next to food in the dry storage area. Employee removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic08B-54-4

Basic – Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Uncovered filled water pitchers stored next to the hand wash sink in the wait station area. Employee removed the pitchers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 7:59 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 43 · Separation from living/private areas and restricted kitchen access
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.