THAI BASIL
4445 E BAY DR · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33764
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
29-34-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Splitter connected to mop sink without vacuum breaker located outside in rear of establishment. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: **Time Extended**
Intermediate 2
11-26-1Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No proof provided that three 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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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. Establishment have no proof of training for three employees. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: **Time Extended**
Basic 9
14-01-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scoop with broken handle stored in rice container under prep table. Bowl used without handle used as scoop in container of sugar underneath prep table. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: **Time Extended**
36-34-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: **Time Extended**
50-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: **Time Extended**
14-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cook line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: **Time Extended**
14-73-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler doors on cook line soiled. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Stored food not covered. In walk-in cooler a. Panai Sauce b. Curry basil with cream. c. Peanut sauce. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: **Time Extended**
29-11-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking water underneath three-compartment sink. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar removed from original packaging not labeled in container stored on bottom shelf of prep table. Salt removed from original packaging stored in soy sauce container on bottom shelf of prep table. Seasonings on dry-storage shelf in kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 12:46 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 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.