Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Enforcement

I THAI AND SUSHI

11002 SEMINOLE BLVD · LARGO · Pinellas County · FL 33778

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 7, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3389957
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8496063
DBPR license6215212

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority2 Intermediate17 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 5

#18High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dry-storage shelf a. #10 can of bamboo shoot dented at seam. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#19High Priority08A-16-5

High Priority – Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat raw animal food, such as hamburgers, steak and sushi covered under a consumer advisory. Open container of raw chicken stored over open raw beef in walk-in cooler. Operator placed raw chicken on bottom shelf. Will email DBPR Form HR 5030-098 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#20High Priority08A-08-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Cooked rice stored in same container of raw chicken in stand-alone freezer near walk-in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#21High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep table in kitchen at 1:40pm a. raw bean sprouts (55F – Cold Holding) b. cooked white rice (68F) Walk-in cooler at 1:50pm a. cream cheese (47F – Cold Holding b. ground pork (48F – Cold Holding); c. Raw beef 48F – Cold Holding) d. raw chicken (48F – Cold Holding) Operator placed items in ice bath in walk-in cooler. Re temp items a. Raw bean sprouts 37f b. Cooked white rice 40f c. Cream cheese 35f d. Ground pork 35f e. Raw beef 36f f. Ground beef 35f g. Raw chicken 35f **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#22High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink water hose connected to splitter. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#23Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Will email DBPR Form HR 5030-104 **Warning**

Warning
#24Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle located on shelf in wait station area containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 17

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle stored into a container of soy sauce in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at sushi bar and in warewashing area. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic08B-20-4

Basic – Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dry-storage shelf a. #10 can of bamboo shoot dented at seam. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach inside fat-fryer. Three dead roaches on floor at sushi bar. Four dead roaches on shelves of sushi bar. Operator discarded roaches, cleaned and sanitized the area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenAdmin Complaint
#5Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food in walk-in cooler not segregated and identified from food served to the public in walk-in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Shelves in dry-storage room are rusted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer near ice machine. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave used more than 24 hours ago located in sushi bar area soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic36-62-4

Basic – Light in food prep area not functioning. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic38-01-4

Basic – Light shield in food prep area damaged. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in walk-in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand wash sink faucet nozzles soiled with grease and dirt buildup. Gasket on walk-in cooler door **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee bottled water in a reach-in cooler at sushi bar with food to be served to customers. Operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#14Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler located in sushi bar area, interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**

Warning
#15Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. On prep table in kitchen. Raw bean sprouts, cut limes, and green onions stored in container not covered. Stand-alone freezer near walk-in cooler. a. Spring rolls b. Raw chicken in container. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#16Basic14-17-4

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

Warning
#17Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor near wait station in kitchen. Operator discarded sanitizer solution bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 12:37 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
5 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
5 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.