THAI OF BASIL WEST BAY
1700 West Bay Drive
Florida, 33770
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 3 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).