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
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of Advil on shelf over spices behind sushi bar, removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Food stored in to-go plastic bags in freezers
Intermediate 5
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen, restocked **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen, restocked **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Written procedures form provided to staff
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.
Basic 11
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 in kitchen
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Bags of onions and carrots on floor in walk in cooler
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of toaster oven soiled at bar
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold-like substance on plastic curtains in walk in cooler Wall mounted fan next to rear door in kitchen heavily soiled
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear kitchen door is not self closing
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink water valve broken in kitchen, parts already ordered **Corrective Action Taken**
36-73-4Basic – Surfaces soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy accumulation of grease behind cook line Accumulation of dust on ceiling tiles in kitchen
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp thawing in bowl of standing water, moved to running water **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 28, 2026 1:10 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.