THAI THAI SUSHI BOAT

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One food handler employee unable to provide food handler training. Employee has been working at establishment for 3 years. Rolando. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-27: One food handler employee unable to provide food handler training Employee has been working at establishment for 3 years. Rolando. Time extended to allow operator to train employee and obtain food handler certification. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer the stand alone freezer near dish machine. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-27: Ice build up in stand alone freezer Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-22: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer the stand alone freezer near dish machine Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over ready to eat cooked noodles and lettuce in the reach in cooler across from cook area. Operator properly stored. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half and half container not date marked, operator stated container was opened three days ago.

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands at the dump sink in the sushi bar area.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In the Handwashing sink near the dish machine there was a cheese cloth and a container lid. Operator removed items to allow access to handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment is engaging in time as a public health control with Sushi rice, it is time marked but no form available upon request.

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

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Containers of beef and fish in the stand alone fridges in the main kitchen and containers of frozen beef and frozen chicken in the walk in freezer not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of frozen meat and fish on the floor of walk in freezer Ginger buckets stored on the floor in sushi bar area. Soy buckets on the floor in storage area near main kitchen. Bags of corn meal stored on floor in the back storage area. Operator began moving all foods up off the floor. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and walk-in freezer.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the sushi bar area.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed several clean containers with the old labels still attached in the dish machine are and sushi bar area.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed several foods being stored in non food grade containers. This is a repeat violation from 3-31-25 Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink at dishwasher area storing clean dishes. Operator moved dishes. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed frozen egg rolls and dumplings not date marked.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In dining room, observed unlabeled chemical spray bottle. Operator labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube longer than one inch protruding from the chilled dispensing head.

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In dry storage room, ceiling tiles are not smooth and easily cleanable.

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. In boba bar area, observed ice scoop on drainage tray.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils at boba bar in standing water 75F degrees. Operator removed utensils from water.

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Single use food containers being washed and reused for food storage. Rice bags are being washed and reused.

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed several non food grade containers storing time temperature control foods.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At sushi bar, observed utensils in Hand washing sink

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At dishwasher area and sushi bar. Operator refilled towels. Corrected On-Site

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. Provided form for Operator, operator had employees read, sign and date back of the agreement form. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap observed at Hand washing sink in dishwasher area and cooks line. Operator brought soap to Hand washing sink Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for Kim, per operator Kim has been employed several years.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed quart container in rice in kitchen and portion cups in assorted containers at beverage area.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. At sushi station, one employee with no hair restraint.

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed quarterly containers being reused.

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Forks and spoons at soup and rice area. Operator inverted utensils. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Menu offers "White Tuna" in several areas. Per operator, fish being used is Escolar. Educated operator about Albacore Tuna, Escolar and Misrepresentation of Foods on Menus. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: Menu is still offering Escolar for White Tuna. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: Menu offers White Tuna. Per operator, Escolar is being used. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Observed smoked salmon, and masago offered on menu in several areas, with no secondary designation to indicate consumer advisory applies. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: Observed smoked salmon, and masago offered on menu in several areas, with no secondary designation to indicate consumer advisory applies. Will be time extended sixty days Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: Smoked salmon and Masago offered on menu with no asterisk or symbol to indicate Consumer Advisory applies. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: No proof provided this visit Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: No proof provided this visit Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Kitchen has acoustic tiles 4-18-24 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling in kitchen storage areas Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed reuse of seaweed salad containers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In dry storage area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has accumulated ice buildup Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At sushi bar area.6-26-23 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. 6-26-23 Observed rice bags, spice and seaweed containers being reused Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Food handling certification for two employees. Observed four other employees without food handling certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-27: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At entrance to kitchen from dining room, two unlabeled spray bottles on bus cart. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-27: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to ice machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-27: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At sushi bar area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-27: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. 3-1-23 In dishwasher area, rice bags, quart containers and seaweed containers being re used. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-27: Time Extended

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. Dishwasher at 0 ppm chlorine, after discussion operator set up triple sink for sanitation. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. On front line of kitchen, reach in refrigerator has raw chicken breast stored over cooked fried shrimp. Discussed with operator options of storage in fridge for compliance.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In dishwasher area, hand washing sink blocked by buckets of chemicals and utensils

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In mens restroom. After discussion operator replenished soap Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in dry storage room.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food storage containers have old labeling in dishwasher area

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Quart containers and seaweed tubs re-used for food storage.

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed barehand contact with ready to eat cream cheese. Educated employee. Employee put on gloves. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat sauce in walk in cooler. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in dishwash area blocked by plastic buckets. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in dishwash area.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Dishwash area.

Basic - Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at cook line and sushi bar.

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed three 6lb, 12 oz cans of pineapple chunks dented but not segregated from non dented cans. Educated operator on the importance of segregating damaged foods. Operator moved cans to separate shelf.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed box of foil and box of deli paper stored in hand wash sink behind sushi bar. Educated operator on proper hand sink usage. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in men's restroom.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed to go soup container used to scoop uncooked rice. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Observed three 6lb, 12 oz cans of pineapple chunks dented but not segregated from non dented cans. Educated operator on the importance of segregating damaged foods. Operator moved cans to separate shelf. Corrected On-Site