Name: SILA THAI AND SUSHI
Address: 3828 49 ST N, ST. PETERSBURG, FL, 33709, US
Rating: 1.2

Inspection Date: 8/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13460213

Inspection Date: 7/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10942883

16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning
14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve bowls without handle used as a scoop in container of salt on prep table on cooks line, sugar and rice in dry-storage area. Operator removed bowls. Corrected On-Site Warning
24-28-4:Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Clean glasses stored below soap dispenser at hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed glasses. Corrected On-Site Warning
08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food not separated from food served to the public in walk-in cooler. Operator removed food. 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. Employees bag stored on top of container cashews on prep table on cooks line. Operator removed bag. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers stored on shelf above three-compartment sink is wet nesting. Warning
36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles cracked on cooks line. Warning
08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of cooking oil stored on floor on cooks line and dry-storage area. Operator removed item from floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in all reach-in freezers. Warning
16-38-5:Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Dishmachine gauge not registering. Warning
22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Toaster on sushi line used more than 24 hours ago soiled with debris. Repeat Violation Warning
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets non reach-in cooler and walk-in cooler doors. Repeat Violation Warning
33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation Warning
25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service chicken base containers on shelf above prep table on cooks line. Repeat Violation Warning
08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. a. Cooked soup b. Cream sauce c. Rehydrated noodles Warning
21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Located non reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator removed towel. Corrected On-Site Warning
14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface used to store dry-good foods above prep table on cooks line not properly sealed Warning
02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt and sugar stored in chicken base containers not labeled by common name. Warning
35A-02-7:High Priority - 1 Live, small flying insects found in dry-storage area. Fly did not land on food or food contact surfaces. Warning
41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored on container of curry powder in prep table on cooks line. Warning
22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Reading 10 ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator setup chlorine sanitizer in three-compartment sink. Reading 50ppm. Warning
12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee bare-hand touch soiled dishes then retrieved clean dishes without first washing hands. Repeat Violation Warning
14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade container used as liner for food container in reach-in freezer on cooks line. Operator removed cardboard. Corrected On-Site Warning
14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with lime herbs in reach-in freezer on cooks line. Repeat Violation Warning
08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw ground meat removed from packaging stored above pot stickers in reach-in freezer on cooks line. Operator placed raw meat bottom shelf. Raw pork stored above ice in reach-in freezer in dry-storage area. Corrected On-Site Warning
03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From cooks line at 12:50pm. Operator placed items in ice bath and reach-in freezer. Rechecked items a. rehydrated noodles (61F - Cold Holding) 50 f b. cut lettuce (45f-Cold Holding) 42f c. peanut cream sauce (45F - Cold Holding)39f d. sliced tomatoes (52f-Cold Holding) 45f **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. From prep table on cooks line at 1:16pm a. cooked rice and chicken (78F - Hot Holding) Observed operator discarded items. Stop sale not warranted. Discussed adding item to Time as a Public Health Control as an option. Repeat Violation Warning
41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Air fresheners stored next to cashews and raisins on dry-storage shelf. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site Warning
29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Water hose connected water faucet at mop sink without vacuum breaker. Warning
16-33-4:Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. 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 soiled with food debris between cracks. Repeat Violation Warning
31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container of rice covering bowl of hand wash sink at sushi station. Employee removed item. Corrected On-Site Warning
16-53-4:Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Reading 90f. Warning

Inspection Date: 3/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10744491

36-06-4:Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first in walk-in cooler.
14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed 2-1-2025
14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on cutting board on reach-in cooler
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 cell phone on cook line shelves
36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout cook line.
08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Gallons of oil stored on floor in dry storage area.
36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Toasted oven on sushi line soiled with food debris
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets soiled with food debris Repeat Violation
33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation
25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Shell egg trays reused on cook line. Reused food buckets for multiple items in coolers and cook line.
14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood used as a shelf liner in walk-in cooler.
12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washed dirty dishes then engaged with clean dishes without wash hands. Inspector educated management **Corrective Action Taken**
14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Food stored in thank you bags in stand up coolers and freezers.
03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sprouts (70F - Cold Holding); rice noodles (54F - Cold Holding) tuna (49F - Cold Holding); crab meat (49F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (51F - Cold Holding) Manager placed items in stand up freezer. rice noodles (41F - Cold Holding) Sprouts (43F - Cold Holding); tuna (42F - Cold Holding); crab meat (41F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (43F - Cold Holding)
03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (188F - Cooking); duck soup (103F - Cold Holding) Manager reheated soup chicken soup 175F and duck soup 180 F at 2:30pm Corrected On-Site
22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation
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. Multiple soup in walk-in cooler made more than 24 hours no date marking.

Inspection Date: 12/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8756677

12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Employee moved drink.
36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Repeat Violation
08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of oil on the floor on cook line. Repeat Violation
22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven soiled with food debris
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets soiled with food debris
33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation
25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Take out containers not inverted at sushi bar. Employee inverted. Corrected On-Site
08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked duck. Employee separated items.
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. Server dirty dish to clean plated food no hand wash. Educated employee.
03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. noodles (45F - Cold Holding) Employee placed item in freezer. Noodle 39F. Corrected On-Site
22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation
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. Peanut sauce made 12-14-24 no date mark. Employee dated item. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 6/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8662603

Inspection Date: 4/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8566673

22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation Warning
14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowls in rice bins Warning
23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled Warning
36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic tiles over sushi bar Warning
24-27-4:Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Clean equipment on shelves next to triple sink Repeat Violation Warning
50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning
12B-01-4:Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Open soda can on prep table next to onions being prepped Warning
13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee on cook line with no hair restraint Repeat Violation Warning
14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lid for ice machine broken Torn cooler gaskets Repeat Violation Warning
36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment in kitchen Warning
08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor on cook line Bag of carrots on floor in dry storage Repeat Violation Warning
14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer Repeat Violation Warning
10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Inbetween coolers on cook line Warning
10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door handles Repeat Violation Warning
22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of toaster oven soiled at sushi bar Warning
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled Metal cart on cook line soiled Sides of fryers and stove soiled Repeat Violation Warning
33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink in kitchen not operable due to issues with plumbing Warning
22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation Warning
25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Shell egg trays reused on cook line Warning
08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple containers of food in walk-in cooler uncovered Repeat Violation Warning
14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning
36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind coolers in kitchen Warning
14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Unsealed wood lining shelves in walk-in cooler 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. 0ppm, sanitizer bucket empty, operator replaced, 50ppm Warning
12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Staff observed handling dirty dishes, then proceeded to removed clean dishes from dish machine without washing hands Warning
03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. soup (127F - Hot Holding) on prep table, reheated on stove to minimum 165F Corrected On-Site Warning
22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained. Stove and wok surface soiled Warning
31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in wait station blocked by soiled equipment Warning
16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
02C-04-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked egg rolls and chicken in reach in freezer not dated 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

Inspection Date: 12/5/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8367296

16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
14-09-4:Basic - All cutting boards in kitchen has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
22-16-4:Basic - All three reach-in coolers on cooks line and at sushi bar interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
24-27-4:Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Clean glasses stored on drainboard exposed to splash from hand wash sink.
08B-20-4:Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. One raw shell egg in container in reach-in cooler on cooks line.
12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator removed drink. Corrected On-Site
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 stored with containers being served to public above reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator removed phone. Corrected On-Site
13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Three employees in kitchen engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler door on cooks line gasket is partially removed.
08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. 5 gallons of cooking oil stored on floor on cooks line. Operator removed oil from floor. Corrected On-Site
36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling and floor in side of wok grill.
14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on cooks line.
10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door. Operator removed tongs from door. Corrected On-Site
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler door gaskets on cooks line are soiled.
08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Reach-in freezer on cooks line a. Egg rolls b. Dumplings c. Raw chicken Walk-in cooler a. Raw chicken b. Curry c. Pineapple d. Coconut soup e. Pumpkin f. Shredding carrots g. Sliced onions.
14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood used as a shelf liner in walk-in cooler.
14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Food stored in thank you bags in kitchen.
08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Reach-in freezer on cooks line. Raw fish stored over egg rolls Open container of raw chicken stored over vegetables removed from packaging.
01B-14-4:High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. One raw shell egg in container in reach-in cooler on cooks line.
03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. a. sprouts (73F - Cold Holding); b. rice noodles (68F - Cold Holding) Operator placed ice on items. Reach-in cooler at 1:20pm a. cooked shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); b. raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding) Re temp at 1:55pm a. sprouts 50f b. rice noodle 43f c. cooked shrimp 39f d. raw chicken 41f Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrubbing brush and pad inside bowl of hand wash sink at kitchen entrance. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site
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. Walk-in cooler items prepared more than 24 hours ago a. Coconut soup b. Curry

SILA THAI AND SUSHI

Overall Food Safety Rating

All Inspection Reports