THAI BISTRO
537 B VENICE AVE E · VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 34285
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dishmachine chlorine solution at 0ppm. The operator was instructed to wash and sanitize all dishware, and equipment in the three compartment sink until the dishmachine is properly sanitizing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over curry sauce in the reach in cooler in the prep area. The operator properly stored the raw pork. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 8
16-23-4Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on reach in cooler door handles on the cook line. The operator had the door handles cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed a torn reach in cooler door gasket at the end of the cook line.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed ply wood used to cover missing floor tiles in the kitchen. The operator stated the floor tiles are in the process of being repaired.
08B-37-4Basic – Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed a container with uncooked noodles stored underneath the three compartment sink next to chemicals. The operator properly stored the container of noodles. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed a box of raw chicken stored in the floor in the walk in freezer The operator properly stored the chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Observed the handle for the scoop used for uncooked rice in contact with the food. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the employee restroom.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 11:00 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.