Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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I THAI AND SUSHI

11002 SEMINOLE BLVD · LARGO · Pinellas County · FL 33778

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 12, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3477497
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8788494
DBPR license6215212

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedSeptember 12, 2024 12:41 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedSeptember 13, 2024 9:17 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & rodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority3 Intermediate14 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical23 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

23 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 6

#15High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. From dry-storage shelf 6 lb can of bamboo shoots are dented at seam. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat ViolationStop Sale
#16High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bag used in direct contact with cooked rice in warmer on table in kitchen.

#17High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above container of soy sauce in walk-in cooler. Operator placed eggs on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#18High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 7 rodent droppings underneath electrical panel in room near cooks line. 1 rodent dropping on floor behind reach-in freezer in room near cooks line. 5 rodent droppings on shelf at sushi bar.

#19High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touching personal phone with gloves on then begin engaging in food preparation. Touching fat-fryers handles and single-serve liners without removing gloves and washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. Will email DBPR Form 5030-159. Wearing Gloves The Right Way. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#20High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. a. From walk-in cooler cream sauce (47F – Cold Holding); 40f From prep table in kitchen a. sliced tomatoes (61F – Cold Holding); 51f b. sprouts (68F – Cold Holding) 55f Operator placed items in ice bath. Re temped at 1210pm **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation

Intermediate 3

#21Intermediate27-19-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink at kitchen entrance does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands.

#22Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer inside bowl of hand wash sink on cooks line. Employee removed strainer. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#23Intermediate16-32-5

Intermediate – Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Operator provided chlorine test kit to test Quat sanitizer at three-compartment sink.

Basic 14

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. On cooks line.

#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen.

#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor in room near cooks line. 1 dead roach in spider web near kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic16-55-4

Basic – Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishmachine hoses are disconnected and waiting on parts. Three-compartment sink is setup. Quat sanitizer reading 200ppm.

#5Basic14-11-5

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

Repeat Violation
#6Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

#7Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles near walk-in cooler are cracked.

#8Basic33-23-4

Basic – Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.

#9Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored between reach-in coolers on cooks line. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching in container of rice in dry-storage. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards are soiled in walk-in cooler. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Multiple containers of vegetables not covered in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13Basic14-17-4

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

Repeat Violation
#14Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor in kitchen near hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:01 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.