Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Closed

THAI SAMURAI

3150 LITTLE ROAD · NEW PORT RICHEY · Pasco County · FL 34655

Restaurant history →

Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 12, 2018
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2744003
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6403877
DBPR license6113171

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJune 12, 2018 2:48 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJune 13, 2018 9:35 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority6 Intermediate14 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical22 Total
MEMBER-ONLY COMPARISON

See what changed since the last inspection.

Sign in or create a free account to browse without ads and see newly cited, repeated, and no-longer-cited violation categories.

Unlock comparison

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#15High Priority03A-02-4

High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler: Cooked chicken 46°f, cooked chicken 46°f, home made curry 47°f, home made soup 47°f. Reach in cooler near expo: tofu 47°f, dumplings 45°f Sushi bar: Raw fish 47°f, raw fish 46°f, raw fish 47°f Advised employees to put items on ice and to call maintenance for coolers. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarning
#16High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. – 11 live roaches in crease of shelf on cook line. Shelf holding food and plates. – 6 live behind shelf on cook line crawling into back of chest freezer. – 1 live roach crawling on bucket of chicken base on shelf **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 6

#17Intermediate31A-13-4

Intermediate – Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Strainer in sink near wait station used to dump drinks. Discussed with employees. Employee moved strainer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#18Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink on cook line. No soap corrected No paper towels **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarning
#19Intermediate31A-04-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Behind sushi bar **Warning**

Warning
#20Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 30 days. Establishment removed one hand wash sink at sushi bar. **Warning**

Warning
#21Intermediate03F-10-4

Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Sushi rice is time marked but operator does not have a written plan. Printed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#22Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired 2/18 **Warning**

Warning

Basic 14

#1Basic36-14-4

Basic – -Grease accumulated on kitchen floor and/or under cooking equipment. Around fryers, cook line, floor, and around reach in coolers. -Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Several walls dirty. Including behind dishwasher and under three compartment sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-01-4

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cups used to dispense sugar. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic32-12-4

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach behind chest freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic40-07-4

Basic – Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on shelf next to canned foods. Cell phone on prep table near foods. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic36-57-4

Basic – Fan had accumulation of dust/debris. In dish room on shelf. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic36-71-4

Basic – Floor drains/drain covers heavily soiled. Dish room. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Large hole in cove molding adjoining to wall next to office door. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At sink on cook line. Gave operator hand washing sign. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic14-67-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic23-05-4

Basic – Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. – gaskets in reach in cooler – hood filters – equipment door handles – sides of equipment **Warning**

Warning
#14Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:02 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
4 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.