Venice, Sarasota County

THAI BISTRO

537 B VENICE AVE E, Venice, FL 34285

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Jun 5, 2026
City
Venice
County
Sarasota
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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.

Jun 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-11-5

Detail 24610570

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed a torn reach in cooler door gasket at the end of the cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-05: Observed a torn reach in cooler door gasket at the end of the cook line. Time Extended

May 28, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 8Total: 10

22-41-4

Detail 24597675

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. Observed the dishmachine chlorine solution at 0ppm. The operator was instructed to wash and sanitize all dishware, and equipment in the three compartment sink until the dishmachine is properly sanitizing. Corrective Action Taken Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 24597674

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over curry sauce in the reach in cooler in the prep area. The operator properly stored the raw pork. Corrected On-Site

16-23-4

Detail 24597672

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

23-24-4

Detail 24597670

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on reach in cooler door handles on the cook line. The operator had the door handles cleaned. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 24597673

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed a torn reach in cooler door gasket at the end of the cook line.

36-17-5

Detail 24597669

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed ply wood used to cover missing floor tiles in the kitchen. The operator stated the floor tiles are in the process of being repaired.

08B-37-4

Detail 24597667

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed a container with uncooked noodles stored underneath the three compartment sink next to chemicals. The operator properly stored the container of noodles. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24597671

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of raw chicken stored in the floor in the walk in freezer The operator properly stored the chicken. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 24597676

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the handle for the scoop used for uncooked rice in contact with the food. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 24597668

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the employee restroom.

Mar 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-14-5

Detail 24410924

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

12B-07-4

Detail 24410923

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table over food and clean equipment.

Jan 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

41-10-4

Detail 23500365

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle hanging on oven door. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23500364

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing in kitchen sink used as dump sink to drain cooked vegetables.

08B-38-4

Detail 23500363

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed tub of cut raw chicken on floor in walk-in-cooler under shelf. Observed operator correct issue by moving chicken.

Aug 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

03F-02-5

Detail 23100432

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. See stop sale. Observed rice and rice noodles at cooks line not properly time marked.

03F-10-5

Detail 23100431

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed operator did not have written Time Control Sheet plan available at time of inspection.

02C-02-5

Detail 23100430

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cut processed chicken in walk-in-freezer prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as pre employee statement, items were not properly date marked.

Jan 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 22603857

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground pork over noodles and tofu. Observed operator move raw pork for proper storage.

22-02-4

Detail 22603856

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed red cutting board at prep area soiled. Repeat 9-28-23 Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22603859

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed contain of beef on floor in Walk-in cooler and container of chicken on floor in Walk-in freezer. Repeat 9-28-23 Repeat Violation

06-07-5

Detail 22603858

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under hot running water. Observed employee defrost cut chicken under hot water. Observed employee turn off hot water and turn on cold water. Corrected On-Site

Dec 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

50-09-4

Detail 22482490

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Time Extended

Sep 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 2Total: 8

12A-16-4

Detail 22325183

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee returned from outside trash area and began prep food w washing hands. Had worker stop prep and wash hands. Warning

11-07-5

Detail 22325181

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Warning

11-05-4

Detail 22325185

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22325187

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed wood cutting boards at wait side of cooks line with mold-like substance. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 22325188

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 22325182

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken, vegetables, shrimp, cut cut and vegetables in Walk-in cooler all prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 22325184

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22325186

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of chicken on floor in Walk-in cooler and Walk-in freezer. Repeat 12-1-22 Repeat Violation Warning

Dec 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 21603496

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice on counter at cooks line at 62F, observed cooked chicken on counter at cooks line at 68F. Operator stated item were taken out of wic 1 hour prior.Observed operator place items in Walk-in cooler recheck temperature 20 minutes later rice 41F chicken 40F Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21603495

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Observed operator remove and clean can opener.

12B-07-4

Detail 21603497

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages on counter at cooks line. Observed employee remove beverages. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21603494

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed tub of chicken on floor in Walk-in cooler. Repeat 7-15-22 Repeat Violation

Jul 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

22-49-4

Detail 21194915

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine sanitizer at 000 parts per million. Observed operator set 3 compartment sink for sanitizing equipment and dish ware. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

14-15-4

Detail 21194914

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed rice stored in nonfood grade containers in back storage are. Repeat Violation

08A-20-5

Detail 21194916

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw fish in reach-in cooler on cooks line. Observed operator move chicken to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21194917

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed tubs of chicken stored on floor in Walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

Mar 7, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

14-15-4

Detail 20912017

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed nonfood grade containers with rice in back dry storage area. Owner has replaced one of the two containers from last inspection and is purchasing another. Repeat Violation

Feb 1, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

22-49-4

Detail 20829128

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine out of sanitizer solution operator contacted service compartment and discontinued use and set 3 compartment sinks for ware washing and sanitation. Corrective Action Taken

14-15-4

Detail 20829132

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed nonfood grade containers use to store rice and sugar.

03A-02-5

Detail 20829130

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (55°F - Cold Holding); bean sprouts (61°F - Cold Holding); shell eggs (62°F - Cold Holding). Observed operator move items to reach-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 20829135

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can open soiled. Observed employee wash can opener. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 20829136

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked shrimp in walk-in cooler not date marked.

14-22-4

Detail 20829134

Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp.

12B-07-4

Detail 20829133

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple drinks on prep tables and counter throughout kitchen.

08B-38-4

Detail 20829129

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of produce on floor in walk-in cooler,containers and cases of assorted food on. Floor in walk-in freezer and cases of oil jug and bags of rice on floor in dry storage area.

33-16-4

Detail 20829131

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Jul 26, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 20373142

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime on can opener in front of dish washer.

36-50-4

Detail 20373141

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fan cover in the walk in cooler dirty.