THAI OF BASIL WEST BAY
1700 West Bay Drive
Florida, 33770
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/15/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar, one missing.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice 76f, put in reach in cooler.
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked duckcooling 110f, sitting on prep table. Spoke to operator regarding cooling temperatures. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/15/2025 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 12/30/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.. Reviewed with manager - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: **Time Extended**
- 32-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom near bar area . Reviewed with manager . - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: **Time Extended**
- 53B-13-5: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. Some training certificates are locked in the office . - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: SafeStaff certificates provided for some employees **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/30/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/29/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
6
Basic
6
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.. Reviewed with manager
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom near bar area . Reviewed with manager .
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board in food prep area .
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in front counter area next to ice bin
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in walk in cooler . Reviewed with manager .
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor in sushi bar area . Manager relocated bucket Corrected On-Site
- 01D-02-4:Intermediate - Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. Missing freezing records for August . Reviewed with manager to keep 90 days of freezing records . Records locked in office per manager .
- 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/ Phonesavanh L Sihapanya 9/11/19 expired 9/11/2024 . Manager took exam on 10/22/ 2024 with no results yet . Only food manager
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice cubes inside hand wash sink next to ice bin in front counter area . Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only .
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
- 53B-13-5: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. Some training certificates are locked in the office .
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on shelf at sushi bar . Manager labeled spray bottle . Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/29/2024 revealed 12 total violations (0 high priority, 6 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 2/19/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit ( walk in cooler ) with food to be served to customers.manager relocated employee drink Corrected On-Site
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged in storage room
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - ice cubes inside hand wash sink in back kitchen - discussed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in back kitchen Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/19/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/7/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
11
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine located in kitchen.
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dishwasher has an accumulation of dust buildup.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles above prep table on cook line has an accumulation of dust.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Non working glass plates and bowls on table near dishwasher not protected.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator displaying expired license. 02/20/2020 Stated he is unable to print current license. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards in kitchen.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Sodas stored on floor near front counter.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer located in dry-storage room.
- 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 touching rice inside container.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets non reach-in cooler on cook line. Shelves rusted in dry-storage room.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-n coolers on cook line soiled with food debris buildup.
- 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. Observed employee crack raw shell egg, touch clean plate without washing hands. Educated operator on proper hand hygiene procedures. Operator cleaned and sanitized plate. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 01B-14-4:High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Cracked raw shell egg in reach-in cooler.
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer exceeds 200ppm. Operator discarded chlorine sanitizer and refilled. Reading is 50ppm. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/7/2023 revealed 14 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 11 basic).