Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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THAI RAMA 9

17807 GULF BLVD · REDINGTON SHORES · Pinellas County · FL 33708

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 10, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3327743
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8347000
DBPR license6213839

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority6 Intermediate16 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical24 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#17High Priority22-41-4

High 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. Chemical bucket empty, chlorine 0ppm, operator set up triple sink chlorine 100ppm **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#18High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fried tofu (50F – Cold Holding) **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 6

#19Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees present with no valid CFM **Warning**

Warning
#20Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen **Warning**

Warning
#21Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed plan to operator during inspection **Warning**

Warning
#22Intermediate02C-04-5

Intermediate – 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. Stuffed pastries in reach in freezer **Warning**

Warning
#23Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One valid certificate provided during inspection **Warning**

Warning
#24Intermediate53B-10-4

Intermediate – Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. One employee certificate on wall in kitchen missing name and date of birth **Warning**

Warning

Basic 16

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl in peanuts bin in walk-in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Toaster handle at sushi bar soiled. Cooler on cook line **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-06-4

Basic – Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Under fryers on cook line **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic14-05-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In walk-in cooler **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee fried chicken on prep table next to cook line **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack over rice bins on dry storage shelf **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee on cook line and behind sushi bar with no hair restraints **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food debris on floor of walk in cooler **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#10Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Cooler with ice near water heater **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cook line **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease on sides of fryer at sushi bar. Cooler gaskets soiled. Accumulation of grease on top of hood system on cook line **Warning**

Warning
#14Basic14-33-4

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

Warning
#15Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Scallops, Krab, and shrimp thawing at room temperature, moved to cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#16Basic36-50-4

Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers soiled in walk in cooler **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 1:04 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
4 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 45 · Fire extinguishing equipment – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
3 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.