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Licensee
Name: BAN THAI & SUSHI INC License Number: SEA6214028
Rank: Seating License Expiration Date: 02/01/2026
Primary Status: Current Secondary Status: Active
Location Address: 2519 MCMULLEN BOOTH RD #506
CLEARWATER, FL 33761

Inspection Information
Inspection Type Inspection Date Result High Priority Violations Intermediate Violations Basic Violations
Routine - Food 01/16/2019 Follow-up Inspection Required
Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
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Violations:
A summary of the violations found during the inspection are listed below. The department cites violations of Florida's sanitation and safety laws, which are based on the standards of U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Food Code. High Priority violations are those which could contribute directly to a foodborne illness or injury and include items such as cooking, reheating, cooling and hand-washing. Intermediate violations are those which, if not addressed, could lead to risk factors that contribute to foodborne illness or injury. These violations include personnel training, documentation or record keeping and labeling. Basic violations are those which are considered best practices to implement. While most establishments correct all violations in a timely manner (often during the inspection), the division's procedures are designed to compel compliance with all violations through follow-up visits, administration action or closure when necessary.
Violation    Observation
23-25-4    Basic - -Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. Kitchen near sushi bar - soiled handles of bulk flour in kitchen near sushi bar - corrected on site
14-05-4    Basic - -Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Inside freezer in kitchen -Interior of freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Kitchen near expo area -Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.in kitchen near sushi bar
10-01-4    Basic - -In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In bulk containers of flour and dry rice in kitchen by sushi bar -In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between wall and triple sink near prep counter **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4    Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Bar area of sushi bar area
08B-44-4    Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Large container of sauce and oil on floor under woks ; bulk containers of dry rice and flour in kitchen near sushi bar **Repeat Violation**
36-57-4    Basic - Ceiling fan had accumulation of dust/debris. Above food prep table in kitchen near sushi bar
21-05-4    Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Inside sushi rice - removed
14-09-4    Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4    Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans in dish washing area
36-73-4    Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.cook line , behind freezer in kitchen , kitchen near sushi bar , bar area **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5    Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In storage room in kitchen near sushi bar
33-38-4    Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Kitchen near sushi bar **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-04-4    Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Ground beef and chicken on counter in corner of cook line -discussed proper cooling with manager - moved to cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
02D-01-5    Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder in kitchen near sushi bar
12A-13-4    High Priority - Employee handled soiled utensils and then handled clean bowls without washing hands. - discussed proper hand washing with dish washer - - bowls rewashed - dish washer washed hands **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-4    High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic and oil 81° on shelf at cook line placed on ice -recheck 43° ; shell eggs left at room temperature - moved to reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-4    High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking - sushi rice
12A-09-4    High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Manager touched raw beef with gloves then touched garlic/oil container without changing gloves - discussed proper glove change with manager - manager washed hands and put clean gloves on **Corrective Action Taken**
29-37-4    High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Repeat Violation**
22-05-4    Intermediate - -Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Cook line - soiled interior of tall freezer - soiled shelves of cooler in kitchen near sushi bar - corrected on site
05-05-4    Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Reading 52°; foods 41°-43° cooler in kitchen near sushi bar
31A-13-4    Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Ice cubes inside kitchen hand wash sink - discussed proper use of hand wash sinks- for washing hands only- with manager **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4    Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Manager washed hands in triple sink - discussed proper hand washing in hand wash sink **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-16-4    Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered , stacked in deep plastic containers while cooling. cooked chicken (78°F /71° - Cooling)at 1:10 pm. Cooked 11:15 am - bags of ice added and placed in freezer - discussed proper cooling methods with manager recheck 44° /46° **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-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. All expired 12/2018
53B-09-4    Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.copies of SafeStaff certificates provided **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4    Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Kitchen
45-02-4    Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Class K near kitchen hand wash sink **Repeat Violation**
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