BAN THAI & SUSHI INC
2519 MCMULLEN BOOTH RD #506, CLEARWATER 33761
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 3/3/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Damage to multiple acoustic sealing tiles in back hallway. Potatoes stored under tiles
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths a behind sushi bar and cook line on counter
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Food containers holding foods removed from its original container not labeled with common name. Squeeze bottles, dry ingredients,
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee behind sushi bar rinsed out wiping cloth at sink and then wiped counters, no sanitizer used. Discussed the proper way to clean and sanitize equipment
- 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Linen napkin used over rice, discussed the need to used only materials approved for food contact **Repeat Violation**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spread bottle with chemicals store on shelf with dry storage food Discussed the need to separate chemicals from food and clean equipment.
- 41-04-4:Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Gallons of paint stored on shelf over beer. Discussed the need to separate paint from beer
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/3/2025 revealed 8 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 9/10/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
6
Basic
12
Total
21
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks next to ice machine **Repeat Violation**
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink sitting on top of dishmachine. Operator relocated **Corrected On-Site**
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in reach in cooler. Discussed with manager on duty.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and gum on top of container of sesame seeds. Operator relocated **Corrected On-Site**
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee at dishmachine not wearing hair restraint.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Silver pans in warewashing area stacked wet
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor. Operator relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in dry storage area. Operator states they had a plumbing issue and they will be getting it repaired.
- 10-02-4:Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Tongs hanging on grill handle. Operator relocated **Corrected On-Site**
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall and floor near 3 compartment sink soiled. Wall and ceiling near cookline and dishmachine soiled. Ceiling tiles are stained/damaged throughout kitchen.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth on sushi prep table **Corrected On-Site**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cookline not labelled
- 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade linen towel used as liner for food container. White linen in sushi rice. Discussed that the towel is not a food contact surface. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shell eggs (60F - Cold Holding) sitting on prep cart. Operator states eggs were sitting on cart for 2-3 hours. Eggs were relocated to reach in cooler. Discussed the need to keep shell eggs cold, or use time as a public health control
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of paint in area next to ice machine. Operator relocated **Corrected On-Site**
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expire manager certificate Dumrong expired on 05/01/2024
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. White cutting boards stained.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food particles and sanitizer bucket in handwash sink at sushi bar. Operator cleaned and relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For 2 cookies, Chanatip and Pianit, who have worked at establishment for more than 60 days.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg rolls and Crab Rangoon prepared 2 days ago with no date mark. Discussed with operator who discussed with staff.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle labeled "cleaner" containing windex. Discussed with operator the need to label all spray bottles with common name.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/10/2024 revealed 21 total violations (3 high priority, 6 intermediate, 12 basic).