Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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THAILAND SUSHI & STEAK HOUSE

2238 GULF GATE DR · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34231

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 18, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3490117
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8848659
DBPR license6804082

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#7High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the operating license expired 12/1/2024. The operator renewed the license. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked potatoes in the reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9High Priority12A-02-4

High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed an employee handle soiled dishes then handle clean dishes with food for service without washing hands.

#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut cabbage (54F – Cold Holding) on top of the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the cabbage has been held for approximately 1 hour. The operator placed ice on the cabbage. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 1

#11Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic 6

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container with no handle used as a scoop for pepper flakes in the storage area. The operator removed the plastic container. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an open employee beverage stored on the server ear expo line. The operator properly stored the beverage. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer near the dishmachine.

#5Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle between uses. The operator properly stored the tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#6Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use ice scoops stored in 101F standing water. The operator removed the scoop from the standing water. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:44 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.