KAO THAI KITCHEN
7199 66TH ST N · PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County · FL 33781
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
23 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Medication stored on shelf above reach-in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed medication. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. From dry-storage shelf 3 # 10 cans of bamboo shoots dented. 1 #10 can baby corn dented. **Warning**
22-41-4High 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. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer reading 10ppm. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01D-01-5High Priority – Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. No parasite destruction for escolar. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw meat stored over ready to eat in refrigerator near three-compartment area. Operator removed raw meat. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pasta (77F); sprouts (65F); cooked rice (73F) **Warning**
Intermediate 4
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food stored in bowl of hand wash sink near dishmachine. Operator removed food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
53A-15-4Intermediate – Person in charge unable to answer basic questions about allergens. **Warning**
53B-05-5Intermediate – 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. All employee training is expired. **Warning**
Basic 13
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle used as scoop in rice bin near sushi bar. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach-in cooler near sushi bar. **Warning**
08B-20-4Basic – Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. From dry-storage shelf 3 # 10 cans of bamboo shoots dented. 1 #10 can baby corn dented. **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened bottled water on prep table in kitchen. **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hand bag on dry-storage shelf. Operator removed hand bag. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table ear three-compartment is rusted. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. 5 gallon of soy sauce stored on floor underneath hand wash sink at sushi bar. **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at sushi bar. **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven used more than 24 hours ago at wait station. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler interior near dry-storage shelf. **Warning**
08B-54-4Basic – Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Cooked rice and curry stored next to hand wash sink exposed to splash. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sugar stored on shelf in dry-storage area removed from original packaging not labeled **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 12:05 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.