Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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I THAI & SUSHI

11002 SEMINOLE BLVD · LARGO · Pinellas County · FL 33778

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 3, 2022
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3239357
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8006550
DBPR license6215212

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedAugust 3, 2022 3:01 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedAugust 5, 2022 3:18 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority4 Intermediate19 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical27 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#20High Priority50-17-2

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#21High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. -raw shell eggs over curry in reach in cooler adjacent of cooks line -frozen raw chicken (not in original container) above vegetables in white reach in freezer located in kitchen **Warning**

Warning
#22High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -2 rodent droppings on top of dish machine -6 rodent droppings below prep sink at dish washing area -50 rodent droppings below dish machine -3 rodent droppings behind ice machine Operator began cleaning and sanitizing area during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarning
#23High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -bean sprouts(70F – Cold Holding); reconstituted noodles (67F – Cold Holding) -cut cabbage (63F – Cold Holding) garlic and oil (60F – Cold Holding) Items held out for less than 4 hours Operator moved items to coolers during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 4

#24Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -stove top has accumulation of food debris **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#25Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -observed plastic over hand sink in dish washing area **Warning**

Warning
#26Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -hand sink at dish washing area **Warning**

Warning
#27Intermediate53B-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. -on 11/02/20

Basic 19

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -at cooks line **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic35A-20-4

Basic – Dead rodent present. -one dead rodent behind ice machine in kitchen area **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic14-71-4

Basic – Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. -used to repair doors at sushi bar **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -containers with employees food over food items served to the public in walk-in cooler Discussed proper hierarchy with operator during inspection **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -hats above prep table in kitchen -backpack and earphone on prep table in sushi bar area **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employee in kitchen **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. -cracked fryer baskets at cooks line **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic21-23-4

Basic – Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. -at three compartment sink **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -at dish washing machine -hole in ceiling above dish machine area **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in kitchen **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -on stove handle at cooks line **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -stove oven has accumulation of food debris -microwave at front counter has accumulation of food residue **Warning**

Warning
#14Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters have accumulation of grease **Warning**

Warning
#15Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. -container with wrapped fork on floor in dry storage area **Warning**

Warning
#16Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**

Warning
#17Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall at cooks line has accumulation of grease -vent in kitchen has accumulation dust -floor at cooks line has accumulation of grease -walk-in cooler fans have accumulation of mold like residue **Warning**

Warning
#18Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -at sushi bar **Warning**

Warning
#19Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -squeeze bottles next dish drying rack **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:06 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
5 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.