AMARIT THAI RESTAURANT
328 EAST LAKE RD, Palm Harbor FL 34685 · 7277899186
Last inspected Apr 28, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 47f, cooked chicken 49f, cooks line reach in cooler.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2017035648 | Mar 15, 2017 | Aug 9, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food thawing in hand wash sink Sani bucket in hand wash sink. Operator remove items from hand wash sink
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Multiple acoustic sealing tiles in dish wash area. Discussed the need to have tiles that are smooth and easily cleanable.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. 2 containers of food being thawed at room temperature in sushi bar, 1 package of imitation Krab being thawed at room temperatures
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sushi Bar has squeeze bottles containing food removed from the original container not labeled with common name
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl no handle used to scoop rice. Discussed with operator the need to use a utensil with a handle to avoid cross contamination with hands
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Operator removed medicine from shelf
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Drinking faucet connected to handwashing machine sink behind sushi ba. Discussed the need to use hand wash sink for hand washing only.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding) sitting in bowl above fill line in flip top cooler. Operator states tomatoes were moved to that location 30 minutes ago. Tomatoes were moved to bottom of cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Some ceiling tiles in kitchen area have chipped paint. Discussed with manager on duty.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust. Vents in kitchen area
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Sauces on lower shelf in walk in cooler. Shelf is not 6 inches off the floor. Operator relocated
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm sanitizer on cookline. Operator refilled sanitizer bucket
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. Invoice states aquaculture but does not state pellet fed. Operator able to get needed information from distributors during inspection
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Red peppers cut before washed and stickers removed. Discussed the importance of of washing produce before cutting/ prepping
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 47f, cooked chicken 49f, cooks line reach in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, next to cooks line.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.