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
25 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-17-6High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork with raw salmon in reach in freezer, operator rearranged during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tofu for soup(72F – Cold Holding), operator added ice **Corrective Action Taken**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer bucket 200ppm, corrected 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand sink in kitchen
02C-04-5Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Multiple items in reach in freezer not dated, discussed procedures with operator
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. homemade ginger dressing, date added **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 18
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's restroom door
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. Over kitchen
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Sushi bar
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Prep table across from dish machine, removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on drys storage shelf with food
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door handle, removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
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, removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoops in 123F water, operator increased temperature to above 135F **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Toaster oven at sushi bar
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease on sides of cook line and on gas lines
25-32-4Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Paprika container reused to store MSG, operator placed item in approved container **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Multiple sauces and vegetables in reach in cooler across from grill not covered
36-50-4Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan cover soiled in walk in cooler Knife magnets mounted on wall at sushi bar soiled
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cutting board at cook line
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Msg container, operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 1:05 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.