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
30 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Pump container of skin cream on counter at sushi bar
03F-02-5High 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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Sushi rice at bar with no time mark
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Crock pot – soup (100F – Hot Holding), staff increased temp **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled Stained cutting boards on cook line Sauce containers next to wok solid Stove surface with accumulation of grease
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cleaning bucket in hand sink at sushi bar **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees present with no CFM
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic 22
35A-06-4Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Approximately 12 dead roaches in sticky traps near dry storage, staff discarded **Corrected On-Site**
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
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. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open soda can on shelf next to cook line **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line with no hair restraint
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under cook line
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Bag of onions and carrots on floor in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
33-09-4Basic – Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Accumulation of empty boxes and discarded equipment on ground outside rear kitchen door
14-42-4Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filters removed from cook line
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door handles
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in rice bins
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoops in 69F water **Repeat Violation**
35B-02-4Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Metal cage (empty) used to trap vermin on dry storage shelf Fly glue trap on top of glass mirror (above cutting boards) at sushi bar
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled on cook line Interior of toast oven soiled at sushi bar
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Metal rolling cart on cook line soiled Exterior of sugar and rice bins soiled Cooler gaskets soiled on cook line **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 11:11 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.