THAI SPICE AND SUSHI
8209 NATURES WAY STE 111 · LAKEWOOD RANCH · Manatee County · FL 34202
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-17-6High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed in both reach in freezers, pork, chicken and beef stored over fish and other seafood not in package and not separated. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employees changing tasks and going from raw food to ready to eat without changing gloves or washing hands. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 2
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed both handwashing sinks in the kitchen blocked and inaccessible with food containers and chemicals and not being used. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed all food items prepared on site, held more than 24 hours in the freezer and cooler without date marks. Soup, cooked chicken, cooked shrimp, egg rolls, wontons, tempura shrimp.
Basic 13
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking from personal drink while preparing food. **Repeat Violation**
12B-01-4Basic – Employee eating while preparing food. Observed an employee eating food on the prep table while preparing food for customers.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees preparing ready to eat food without hair restraints.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed 1" gap below the back exit door. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed heavily soiled floors under all prep tables, cooking equipment and dish area with grease and food debris. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items stored on the floor throughout the kitchen. Tuna, chicken, onions, rice, pineapple, flour, sauces. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on equipment handles. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed 2 lights in kitchen over prep tables missing shields. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed 2 fans, prep shelves, wall next to water heater, water heater and handwashing sink with grease and dirt build up. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed broken automatic closer on back door. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler shelves heavily soiled and soiled cardboard used as liners not replaced daily or as soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed heavy accumulation of grease and dust on the walls surrounding the cooking area. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 1:17 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.