THAI BAY RESTAURANT
1300 East Bay Drive
Clearwater, Florida, 33771
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/5/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
8
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: **Time Extended**
- 14-25-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a shelf liner in walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: **Time Extended**
- 10-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching sugar in container in dry-storage. Operator removed handle. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors on cooks line. Employee cleaned gaskets during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior have accumulation of soil residues. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: **Time Extended**
- 25-32-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of sushi ginger containers to store dehydrated pasta in walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: **Time Extended**
- 21-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Reading 10ppm. Operator refilled chlorine solution. Rechecked reading 50ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: **Time Extended**
- 41-07-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of burn gel stored inside reach-in cooler at end of cooks line. Operator removed item. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of burn gel stored inside reach-in cooler at end of cooks line. Operator removed item. Warning **Time Extended**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above uncovered cut bell peppers in reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator placed eggs on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above uncovered cut bell peppers in reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator placed eggs on bottom shelf. Warning **Time Extended**
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server touch soiled dishes then touch clean plates without first washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server touch soiled dishes then touch clean plates without first washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4: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 stained with orange substance on cooks line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line is stained with orange substance on cooks line. **Time Extended**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bowl vegetables stored on top of hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed bowl of vegetables. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: **Time Extended**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle hanging on cart on cooks line containing toxic all purpose substance not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle all purpose cleaner. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: Spray bottle hanging on cart on cooks line containing toxic all purpose substance not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle all purpose cleaner. Warning **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/5/2025 revealed 14 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 4/16/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
8
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning
- 14-25-5:Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a shelf liner in walk-in cooler. Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching sugar in container in dry-storage. Operator removed handle. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors on cooks line. Employee cleaned gaskets during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior have accumulation of soil residues. Warning
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of sushi ginger containers to store dehydrated pasta in walk-in cooler. Warning
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Reading 10ppm. Operator refilled chlorine solution. Rechecked reading 50ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of burn gel stored inside reach-in cooler at end of cooks line. Operator removed item. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above uncovered cut bell peppers in reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator placed eggs on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server touch soiled dishes then touch clean plates without first washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line is stained with orange substance on cooks line. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bowl vegetables stored on top of hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed bowl of vegetables. 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
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle hanging on cart on cooks line containing toxic all purpose substance not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle all purpose cleaner. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/16/2025 revealed 15 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 11/25/2024
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 11/25/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/15/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Monster drink on prep bottle of water on prep during activity cooking. Employee moved during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. During inspection observed Keystone, phone on food services dishes. Employee removed during inspection and washed dish. Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp in three compartment sink thawing in three compartment sink no running water. Manager started running water Corrected On-Site 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. 0 ppm Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli cooler prep area. bean sprouts (56F - Cold Holding) Put ice on top bean sprouts (34F - Cold Holding) Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in three compartment sink. Educated washed hand in an approved hand wash sink **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sheet pan coving hand wash sink. Employee moved pan. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/15/2024 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 4/4/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. During inspection observed medication for employee stored on shelves of clean dishes above deli cooler across from cook line. Manager moved Corrected On-Site
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. During inspection observed cook cracked raw shelled eggs and touched green onions and continued cooking. Educated. cook washed hands and threw green onions away. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. During inspection observed vegetables sitting in Hand washing sink. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/4/2024 revealed 3 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/15/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/15/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 12/5/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to dispense flour no handle in dry storage. Manager moved. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop in sugar container. Manager moved. Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven and microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris at sushi line.
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms in reach in deli cooler at cook line management cleaned and replaced.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powdery substance in dry storage area not labeled. Manager Labeled flour bin Corrected On-Site
- 03G-05-5:High Priority - Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use. Frozen ROP fish in reach in freezer at sushi station with no label.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken and rice soup bowl on counter 70F at prep area will add to time as a public health control paperwork. Tofu 50F in bowl above deli cooler made at 10:30 At temp at 11:50 put down in reach in cooler.
- 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. Garlic in oil at cook line, sushi rice at cook line.
- 03G-50-1:Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed during inspection ROP frozen fish staying frozen though out whole process at sushi station. No evidence of 10K bags being used. Warning
- 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. Red Curry and green curry and sweet and sour sauce in walk in cooler with no date of preparation. Made on 12-4 . Manager put dates on all items. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/5/2023 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).