St. Petersburg, Pinellas County

SILA THAI AND SUSHI

3828 49 ST N, St. Petersburg, FL 33709

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
2 High Priority
Feb 2, 2026
City
St. Petersburg
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 2, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 9

01B-02-5

Detail 24340773

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -cooked potatoes (48F - Cold Holding); cooked carrots (48F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (48F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler Operator said they cooked and cooled these items last night and did temp checks this morning and everything was in-temp. Ambient thermometer reads 36F in walk in. Items have not left the walk in for any further prep this morning. Cannot determine how long they've been out of temp. Stop Sale issued. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: Cooked rice 46F Cold Holding in walk in cooler cooked last night and put away in covered container at 9PM. Stop Sale issued for improper cooling. Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 24340771

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked potatoes (48F - Cold Holding); cooked carrots (48F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (48F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler Operator said they cooked and cooled these items last night and did temp checks this morning and everything was in-temp. Ambient thermometer reads 36F in walk in. Items have not left the walk in for any further prep this morning. Cannot determine how long they've been out of temp. Stop Sale issued. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: Walk in cooler- Cooked rice 46F Cold Holding, Tom Yum soup 41F Cold Holding, Tom Kha soup 41F Cold Holding, Cooked Noodles 41F Cold Holding, Raw Chicken 35F Cold Holding Admin Complaint

31A-10-4

Detail 24340770

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. -condensation line from sushi display cooler drains into hand wash sink behind sushi bar. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: Time Extended

03D-15-4

Detail 24340776

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method. Foods in walk in cooler such as noodles being cooled with lids on. Large pots of sauces cooling in walk in cooler behind other items on shelves so they can't be readily monitored for cooling. Operator uncovered lids Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: Covered containers of rice in walk in cooler cooked last night temping at 46F. Time Extended

31A-11-4

Detail 24340778

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -dishes set in hand wash sink in kitchen Operator removed. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: Operator storing dish rack in hand wash sink in wait station area and using it to drain clean dishes. Time Extended

33-29-4

Detail 24340775

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle lid open. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: Time Extended

33-16-4

Detail 24340772

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 24340777

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in coolers and freezers interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In kitchen and in back storage area with freezers. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 24340774

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -sauces and broths in walk in cooler not labeled with common name. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: Broths and soups in walk in lacking labeling. Time Extended

Jan 30, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 4Basic: 8Total: 17

14-86-1

Detail 24339569

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. -paper towels used in contact with roe behind sushi bar. Operator removed and replaced with deli paper. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 24339567

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over chili paste in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator moved chicken to freezer. Corrected On-Site

01B-13-4

Detail 24339564

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -Krab stick, ground tuna and escolar fully thawed in reduced oxygen packaging in walk in cooler. Stop Sale issued.

01B-02-5

Detail 24339568

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -cooked potatoes (48F - Cold Holding); cooked carrots (48F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (48F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler Operator said they cooked and cooled these items last night and did temp checks this morning and everything was in-temp. Ambient thermometer reads 36F in walk in. Items have not left the walk in for any further prep this morning. Cannot determine how long they've been out of temp. Stop Sale issued.

03A-02-5

Detail 24339565

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked potatoes (48F - Cold Holding); cooked carrots (48F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (48F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler Operator said they cooked and cooled these items last night and did temp checks this morning and everything was in-temp. Ambient thermometer reads 36F in walk in. Items have not left the walk in for any further prep this morning. Cannot determine how long they've been out of temp. Stop Sale issued. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31A-10-4

Detail 24339557

Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. -condensation line from sushi display cooler drains into hand wash sink behind sushi bar.

03D-15-4

Detail 24339572

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method. Foods in walk in cooler such as noodles being cooled with lids on. Large pots of sauces cooling in walk in cooler behind other items on shelves so they can't be readily monitored for cooling. Operator uncovered lids Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 24339562

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -dishes set in hand wash sink in kitchen Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 24339563

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sauces and broths in walk in cooler not date marked. Operator date marked them. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 24339558

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. -Krab stick, ground tuna and escolar fully thawed in reduced oxygen packaging in walk in cooler. Stop Sale issued.

35A-03-4

Detail 24339556

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in utility room near mop sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 24339560

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee food in walk in cooler not labeled or segregated from restaurant food. Operator labeled employee food and segregated from restaurant food. Corrected On-Site

33-29-4

Detail 24339570

Basic - Grease receptacle lid open.

05-09-4

Detail 24339561

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Sushi display cooler does not have secondary ambient thermometer. Operator put a thermometer inside cooler. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 24339559

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

22-16-4

Detail 24339566

Basic - Reach-in coolers and freezers interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In kitchen and in back storage area with freezers.

02D-01-5

Detail 24339571

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -sauces and broths in walk in cooler not labeled with common name. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

Aug 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 9

29-42-4

Detail 23945563

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Water hose connected water faucet at mop sink without vacuum breaker. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-11: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Water hose connected water faucet at mop sink without vacuum breaker. Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 23945560

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line is soiled with food debris between cracks. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-11: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line is soiled with food debris between cracks. Time Extended

13-03-4

Detail 23945561

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-11: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 23945559

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles cracked on cooks line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-11: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 23945562

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in all reach-in freezers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-11: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23945564

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets non reach-in cooler and walk-in cooler doors. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-11: Time Extended

25-32-4

Detail 23945557

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service chicken base containers on shelf above prep table on cooks line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-11: Time Extended

14-06-4

Detail 23945565

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface used to store dry-good foods above prep table on cooks line not properly sealed Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-11: Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 23945558

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt and sugar stored in chicken base containers not labeled by common name. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-11: Time Extended

Jul 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 11Intermediate: 4Basic: 19Total: 34

35A-02-7

Detail 23869309

High Priority - 1 Live, small flying insects found in dry-storage area. Fly did not land on food or food contact surfaces. Warning

41-07-4

Detail 23869305

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored on container of curry powder in prep table on cooks line. Warning

22-41-4

Detail 23869296

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Reading 10 ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator setup chlorine sanitizer in three-compartment sink. Reading 50ppm. Warning

12A-13-4

Detail 23869311

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee bare-hand touch soiled dishes then retrieved clean dishes without first washing hands. Repeat Violation Warning

14-86-1

Detail 23869310

High Priority - Non-food grade container used as liner for food container in reach-in freezer on cooks line. Operator removed cardboard. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-31-5

Detail 23869313

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with lime herbs in reach-in freezer on cooks line. Repeat Violation Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 23869290

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw ground meat removed from packaging stored above pot stickers in reach-in freezer on cooks line. Operator placed raw meat bottom shelf. Raw pork stored above ice in reach-in freezer in dry-storage area. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23869286

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From cooks line at 12:50pm. Operator placed items in ice bath and reach-in freezer. Rechecked items a. rehydrated noodles (61F - Cold Holding) 50 f b. cut lettuce (45f-Cold Holding) 42f c. peanut cream sauce (45F - Cold Holding)39f d. sliced tomatoes (52f-Cold Holding) 45f Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 23869308

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. From prep table on cooks line at 1:16pm a. cooked rice and chicken (78F - Hot Holding) Observed operator discarded items. Stop sale not warranted. Discussed adding item to Time as a Public Health Control as an option. Repeat Violation Warning

41-10-4

Detail 23869282

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Air fresheners stored next to cashews and raisins on dry-storage shelf. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-42-4

Detail 23869294

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Water hose connected water faucet at mop sink without vacuum breaker. Warning

16-33-4

Detail 23869289

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23869304

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line is soiled with food debris between cracks. Repeat Violation Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 23869288

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container of rice covering bowl of hand wash sink at sushi station. Employee removed item. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-53-4

Detail 23869287

Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Reading 90f. Warning

16-21-4

Detail 23869292

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 23869312

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve bowls without handle used as a scoop in container of salt on prep table on cooks line, sugar and rice in dry-storage area. Operator removed bowls. Corrected On-Site Warning

24-28-4

Detail 23869295

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Clean glasses stored below soap dispenser at hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed glasses. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-49-4

Detail 23869297

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food not separated from food served to the public in walk-in cooler. Operator removed food. Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 23869306

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees bag stored on top of container cashews on prep table on cooks line. Operator removed bag. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

13-03-4

Detail 23869307

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning

24-08-4

Detail 23869301

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers stored on shelf above three-compartment sink is wet nesting. Warning

36-17-5

Detail 23869284

Basic - Floor tiles cracked on cooks line. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23869299

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of cooking oil stored on floor on cooks line and dry-storage area. Operator removed item from floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

14-69-4

Detail 23869298

Basic - Ice buildup in all reach-in freezers. Warning

16-38-5

Detail 23869303

Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Dishmachine gauge not registering. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 23869285

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Toaster on sushi line used more than 24 hours ago soiled with debris. Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23869300

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets non reach-in cooler and walk-in cooler doors. Repeat Violation Warning

33-16-4

Detail 23869302

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation Warning

25-32-4

Detail 23869293

Basic - Reuse of single-service chicken base containers on shelf above prep table on cooks line. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 23869283

Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. a. Cooked soup b. Cream sauce c. Rehydrated noodles Warning

21-09-4

Detail 23869314

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Located non reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator removed towel. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-06-4

Detail 23869291

Basic - Wood food-contact surface used to store dry-good foods above prep table on cooks line not properly sealed Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 23869315

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt and sugar stored in chicken base containers not labeled by common name. Warning

Mar 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 14Total: 20

12A-13-4

Detail 23665599

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washed dirty dishes then engaged with clean dishes without wash hands. Inspector educated management Corrective Action Taken

14-31-5

Detail 23665602

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Food stored in thank you bags in stand up coolers and freezers.

03A-02-5

Detail 23665609

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sprouts (70F - Cold Holding); rice noodles (54F - Cold Holding) tuna (49F - Cold Holding); crab meat (49F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (51F - Cold Holding) Manager placed items in stand up freezer. rice noodles (41F - Cold Holding) Sprouts (43F - Cold Holding); tuna (42F - Cold Holding); crab meat (41F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (43F - Cold Holding)

03B-01-6

Detail 23665617

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (188F - Cooking); duck soup (103F - Cold Holding) Manager reheated soup chicken soup 175F and duck soup 180 F at 2:30pm Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23665608

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 23665601

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple soup in walk-in cooler made more than 24 hours no date marking.

36-06-4

Detail 23665600

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first in walk-in cooler.

14-05-4

Detail 23665607

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.

50-09-4

Detail 23665604

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed 2-1-2025

14-09-4

Detail 23665611

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

12B-07-4

Detail 23665613

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on cutting board on reach-in cooler

40-06-5

Detail 23665610

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on cook line shelves

36-73-4

Detail 23665616

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout cook line.

08B-38-4

Detail 23665605

Basic - Food stored on floor. Gallons of oil stored on floor in dry storage area.

36-68-5

Detail 23665603

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.

22-08-4

Detail 23665614

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Toasted oven on sushi line soiled with food debris

23-03-4

Detail 23665615

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets soiled with food debris Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 23665618

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

25-32-4

Detail 23665612

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Shell egg trays reused on cook line. Reused food buckets for multiple items in coolers and cook line.

14-06-4

Detail 23665606

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood used as a shelf liner in walk-in cooler.

Dec 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 12

08A-05-6

Detail 23425029

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked duck. Employee separated items.

12A-02-4

Detail 23425021

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server dirty dish to clean plated food no hand wash. Educated employee.

03A-02-5

Detail 23425031

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. noodles (45F - Cold Holding) Employee placed item in freezer. Noodle 39F. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23425025

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 23425028

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Peanut sauce made 12-14-24 no date mark. Employee dated item. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 23425032

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Employee moved drink.

36-73-4

Detail 23425023

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23425027

Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of oil on the floor on cook line. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 23425022

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven soiled with food debris

23-03-4

Detail 23425026

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets soiled with food debris

33-16-4

Detail 23425024

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 23425030

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Take out containers not inverted at sushi bar. Employee inverted. Corrected On-Site

Jun 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 15Total: 16

22-02-4

Detail 22947234

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained. Stove and wok surface soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: Time Extended

16-21-4

Detail 22947230

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: Time Extended

23-24-4

Detail 22947235

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 22947224

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic tiles over sushi bar Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 22947231

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: 2-1-2024 license displayed Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 22947221

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: Time Extended

13-03-4

Detail 22947225

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee on cook line with no hair restraint Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 22947220

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 22947223

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 22947232

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of toaster oven soiled at sushi bar Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22947227

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled Metal cart on cook line soiled Sides of fryers and stove soiled Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: Time Extended

25-32-4

Detail 22947229

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Shell egg trays reused on cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: Time Extended

08B-12-5

Detail 22947222

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple containers of food in walk-in cooler uncovered Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: Educated on food storage. Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 22947233

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 22947228

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind coolers in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: Time Extended

14-06-4

Detail 22947226

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Unsealed wood lining shelves in walk-in cooler Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: Time Extended

Apr 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Basic: 26Total: 34

22-41-4

Detail 22835264

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm, sanitizer bucket empty, operator replaced, 50ppm Warning

12A-13-4

Detail 22835286

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Staff observed handling dirty dishes, then proceeded to removed clean dishes from dish machine without washing hands Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22835288

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. soup (127F - Hot Holding) on prep table, reheated on stove to minimum 165F Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22835266

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained. Stove and wok surface soiled Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22835274

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in wait station blocked by soiled equipment Warning

16-37-1

Detail 22835287

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning

02C-04-5

Detail 22835265

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked egg rolls and chicken in reach in freezer not dated Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 22835262

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. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22835263

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning

16-21-4

Detail 22835290

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation Warning

14-01-5

Detail 22835270

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowls in rice bins Warning

23-24-4

Detail 22835273

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled Warning

36-37-5

Detail 22835275

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic tiles over sushi bar Warning

24-27-4

Detail 22835281

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Clean equipment on shelves next to triple sink Repeat Violation Warning

50-09-4

Detail 22835267

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 22835261

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning

12B-01-4

Detail 22835284

Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Open soda can on prep table next to onions being prepped Warning

13-03-4

Detail 22835272

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee on cook line with no hair restraint Repeat Violation Warning

14-11-5

Detail 22835259

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lid for ice machine broken Torn cooler gaskets Repeat Violation Warning

36-73-4

Detail 22835291

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment in kitchen Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22835292

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor on cook line Bag of carrots on floor in dry storage Repeat Violation Warning

14-69-4

Detail 22835260

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer Repeat Violation Warning

10-17-4

Detail 22835276

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Inbetween coolers on cook line Warning

10-20-4

Detail 22835283

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door handles Repeat Violation Warning

22-08-4

Detail 22835279

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of toaster oven soiled at sushi bar Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22835277

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled Metal cart on cook line soiled Sides of fryers and stove soiled Repeat Violation Warning

33-16-4

Detail 22835269

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

29-08-4

Detail 22835289

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink in kitchen not operable due to issues with plumbing Warning

22-16-4

Detail 22835271

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation Warning

25-32-4

Detail 22835268

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Shell egg trays reused on cook line Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 22835280

Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple containers of food in walk-in cooler uncovered Repeat Violation Warning

14-17-4

Detail 22835282

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

36-27-5

Detail 22835285

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind coolers in kitchen Warning

14-06-4

Detail 22835278

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Unsealed wood lining shelves in walk-in cooler Repeat Violation Warning

Dec 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 17Total: 23

14-31-5

Detail 22486294

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Food stored in thank you bags in kitchen.

08A-02-6

Detail 22486288

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Reach-in freezer on cooks line. Raw fish stored over egg rolls Open container of raw chicken stored over vegetables removed from packaging.

01B-14-4

Detail 22486289

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. One raw shell egg in container in reach-in cooler on cooks line.

03A-02-5

Detail 22486290

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. a. sprouts (73F - Cold Holding); b. rice noodles (68F - Cold Holding) Operator placed ice on items. Reach-in cooler at 1:20pm a. cooked shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); b. raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding) Re temp at 1:55pm a. sprouts 50f b. rice noodle 43f c. cooked shrimp 39f d. raw chicken 41f Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 22486310

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrubbing brush and pad inside bowl of hand wash sink at kitchen entrance. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22486303

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk-in cooler items prepared more than 24 hours ago a. Coconut soup b. Curry

16-21-4

Detail 22486300

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

14-09-4

Detail 22486309

Basic - All cutting boards in kitchen has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

22-16-4

Detail 22486302

Basic - All three reach-in coolers on cooks line and at sushi bar interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

24-27-4

Detail 22486295

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Clean glasses stored on drainboard exposed to splash from hand wash sink.

08B-20-4

Detail 22486308

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. One raw shell egg in container in reach-in cooler on cooks line.

12B-07-4

Detail 22486299

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator removed drink. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22486307

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored with containers being served to public above reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator removed phone. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 22486291

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Three employees in kitchen engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.

14-11-5

Detail 22486296

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler door on cooks line gasket is partially removed.

08B-38-4

Detail 22486301

Basic - Food stored on floor. 5 gallons of cooking oil stored on floor on cooks line. Operator removed oil from floor. Corrected On-Site

36-68-5

Detail 22486304

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling and floor in side of wok grill.

14-69-4

Detail 22486306

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on cooks line.

10-20-4

Detail 22486297

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door. Operator removed tongs from door. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22486305

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler door gaskets on cooks line are soiled.

08B-12-5

Detail 22486292

Basic - Stored food not covered. Reach-in freezer on cooks line a. Egg rolls b. Dumplings c. Raw chicken Walk-in cooler a. Raw chicken b. Curry c. Pineapple d. Coconut soup e. Pumpkin f. Shredding carrots g. Sliced onions.

14-17-4

Detail 22486298

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-06-4

Detail 22486293

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood used as a shelf liner in walk-in cooler.

Jun 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Total: 5

01D-08-5

Detail 22090586

High Priority - Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. From KGI for sushi items

03A-02-5

Detail 22090584

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooks line ground pork 46F, manager placed on ice Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

03F-02-5

Detail 22090585

High Priority - 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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. On sushi rice. Employee time marked Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 22090587

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items in Handwash Sink Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22090583

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed agreement to manager during inspection

Feb 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 9

03A-02-5

Detail 21765109

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw calamari (44F - Cold Holding)temped at 1:50pm. operator placed ice bag on calamari. Retemped at 2:05 , calamari 42F. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11-03-5

Detail 21765110

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Sent big six packet for knowledge and reference. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21765103

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line , to the left of the microwave, shows mold like substance. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 21765105

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. As evidenced by metal pan in hand wash sink. Operator moved the Pan from the hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 21765106

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Green liquid in spray bottle in kitchen not labeled. Operator labeled as degreaser. Corrected On-Site

12B-02-4

Detail 21765108

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee engaged in food preparation took drink while cooking food. Educated operator and employee on proper sanitation and hygiene practices. Corrective Action Taken

13-03-4

Detail 21765102

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21765107

Basic - Food stored on floor. Five gallon bucket of soy sauce in walk-in cooler was on floor. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 21765104

Basic - Stored food not covered. Chicken and beef in walk-in cooler was not covered. Operator covered the food. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation