BAN THAI & SUSHI INC
2519 MCMULLEN BOOTH RD #506 · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33761
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade linen towel used as liner for food container. White linen in sushi rice. Discussed that the towel is not a food contact surface. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shell eggs (60F – Cold Holding) sitting on prep cart. Operator states eggs were sitting on cart for 2-3 hours. Eggs were relocated to reach in cooler. Discussed the need to keep shell eggs cold, or use time as a public health control
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of paint in area next to ice machine. Operator relocated **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 6
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expire manager certificate Dumrong expired on 05/01/2024
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. White cutting boards stained.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food particles and sanitizer bucket in handwash sink at sushi bar. Operator cleaned and relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For 2 cookies, Chanatip and Pianit, who have worked at establishment for more than 60 days.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg rolls and Crab Rangoon prepared 2 days ago with no date mark. Discussed with operator who discussed with staff.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle labeled "cleaner" containing windex. Discussed with operator the need to label all spray bottles with common name.
Basic 12
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks next to ice machine **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink sitting on top of dishmachine. Operator relocated **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in reach in cooler. Discussed with manager on duty.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and gum on top of container of sesame seeds. Operator relocated **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee at dishmachine not wearing hair restraint.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Silver pans in warewashing area stacked wet
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor. Operator relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in dry storage area. Operator states they had a plumbing issue and they will be getting it repaired.
10-02-4Basic – In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Tongs hanging on grill handle. Operator relocated **Corrected On-Site**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall and floor near 3 compartment sink soiled. Wall and ceiling near cookline and dishmachine soiled. Ceiling tiles are stained/damaged throughout kitchen.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth on sushi prep table **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cookline not labelled
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 12:51 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.