THAI WASABI
5250 State Road 64 East
Bradenton, Florida, 34208
Manatee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/7/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/7/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 3/27/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Cooking oil stored on floor in dry storage area.Person in charge removed from floor. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed on wok and fryer lines floors soiled with food debris under equipment. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-41-4: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 in back kitchen area Dishwasher's (Chlorine 000ppm). Person in charge setup 3 compartment sink and called for service. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in reach in cooler raw chicken over raw shell eggs. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw chicken. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-20-4:High Priority - Waitstaff Employee washed hands with no soap.stopped employee and educated on handwashing procedures.employee washed hands with soap . **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.observed in front service area chemical bottle not labeled. Person in charge stated it was sanitizer and labeled accordingly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03C-94-4:Intermediate - Written procedures for non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods are lacking provisions for identifying food cooked with non-continuous process. Observed in main kitchen area chicken under cooked. Educated Person in charge on non-continuous cooking and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/27/2025 revealed 8 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 10/4/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under equipment on wok cooks line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in back kitchen area can opener soiled with black substance. Person in charge cleaned can opener. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area above wok and fryer station hood filters soiled with grease.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in this reach in cooler across from dishwasher raw chicken over cooked chicken. Educated person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw chicken. Corrected On-Site
- 03C-94-4:Intermediate - Written procedures for non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods are lacking provisions for identifying food cooked with non-continuous process. Observed in reach in cooler on wok station under cooked chicken. Educated person in charge on Written procedures for non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods are lacking provisions for identifying food cooked with non-continuous process.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/4/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 5/7/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/7/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 4/15/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents over wok and fryer area soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: **Time Extended**
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 on cooks line in main kitchen area cooked rice and eggs not time marked. Educated Person in charge on 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. Person in charge states that it was prepared at 10:30 am and time marked accordingly. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: Observed on cooks line cooked rice and egg mixture no time stamped Educated Person in charge on 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. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/15/2024 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/6/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under equipment in Wok station area. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents over wok and fryer area soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in back kitchen area next to fryer a scrub pad and bucket in Handwashing sink. Person in charge removed from sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Warning
- 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. 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/6/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 2/15/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - In back dry storage area soy sauce bucket stored on floor. Person in charge stated they had no food delivery today and placed the bucket on the shelf. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents over wok and fryer area soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed in back kitchen area. A employee with gloves on pick up tongs of the floor and placed it in the dishwasher area. Employee failed to change gloves and wash hands. Employee grabbed Egg roll with soiled gloves. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Person in charge stopped employee and had employee discard Egg rolls, discard soiled gloves,wash hands and put on clean gloves. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Admin Complaint
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in back kitchen area. A employee with gloves on pick up tongs of the floor and placed it in the dishwasher area. Employee failed to change gloves and wash hands. Employee grabbed Egg roll with soiled gloves. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Person in charge stopped employee and had employee discard Egg rolls, discard soiled gloves,wash hands and put on clean gloves. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cooks line in main kitchen area Garlic in oil (65F - Cold Holding). Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge stated in had been out of her cooler for approximately 1 hour . Person in charge placed the garlic in oil back in the Reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03F-02-5: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 on cooks line in main kitchen area cooked rice and eggs not time marked. Educated Person in charge on 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. Person in charge states that it was prepared at 10:30 am and time marked accordingly. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in back kitchen area soiled dishes in Handwashing sink. Person in charge removed soiled dishes. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 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. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/15/2024 revealed 8 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/25/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cooking equipment in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Food stored on floor Observed in Walk in freezer in back area of main kitchen .Person in charge stated that they had no food delivery today. Person in charge removed from the floor. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents over wok and fryer area soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed in back kitchen area Shrimp thawing with no running water. Educated Person in charge on proper methods for thawing food. Person in charge turned on water. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in 2door Reach in cooler across from dish machine raw Shrimp over Cooked Chicken. Educated Person in charge on Safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge the handout. Person in charge removed raw Shrimp. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed in Sushi area employee cleaning cutting board with wiping cloth with gloves. Employee grabbed a clean service plate for food and failed to remove soiled gloves and wash hands. Educated Person in charge on glove use and Handwashing. Employee put plate in dishwasher area,removed soiled gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener in back kitchen area soiled with mold like substance. Person in charge placed can opener in dishwasher area. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/25/2023 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).