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ROOSTER THAI SUSHI RESTAURANT

10730 US 19 UNIT 15 AND 16, Port Richey FL 34668 · 727-233-9003

Last inspected Jun 2, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats50
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6113457
Grade history
JAN 25
JAN 25
MAR 25
FEB 26
JUN 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 44 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches on top of lift top cooler, by post on cook line, 1 live roach on wall, left of wok table
High priority/35A-05-4/Repeat Violation
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $960

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2025008813Jan 7, 2025Mar 11, 2025$400
3--2019043164Jun 24, 2019Sep 20, 2019$560

Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

Jun 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen area.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.cup no handle in vinegar.
Basic/02D-01-5
Feb 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 3 bottles by the hand sink are not labeled. The operator labeled the bottles.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Several ceiling tiles in the kitchen area are solid with dust.
Basic/36-34-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The fan guard in the drink reach-in refrigerator in the kitchen is soiled with dust.
Basic/23-03-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. 2 containers with old labels on them. The operator moved the containers to the dishwasher area to be rewashed.
Basic/16-46-4/Corrective Action Taken
Mar 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator filled sanitizer bucket in hand wash sink, discussed use of hand wash sink with manager on duty
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Sami bucket on cook line -0 ppm, corrected to 50 ppm
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 8, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator filled pan in hand wash sink in kitchen, discussed use of hand wash sink with manager on duty
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Return visit Jan 8, 2025 · No observed this visit Time Extended
Jan 7, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In vertical silver cooler in kitchen- shell eggs over rice noodles, operator moved noodles to other cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches on top of lift top cooler, by post on cook line, 1 live roach on wall, left of wok table
High priority/35A-05-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator filled pan in hand wash sink in kitchen, discussed use of hand wash sink with manager on duty
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor, left of wok table
Basic/35A-03-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Fry oil on cook line, operator moved to shelf
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At sink by ice machine
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 7, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 7 live roaches in hinges of reach in cooler on cook line. Operator emptied cooler, killed roaches removed gaskets and sanitized all
High priority/35A-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Admin Complaint/Return visit Jan 7, 2025 · 5 live roaches on top of lift top cooler, by post on cook line, 1 live roach on wall, left of wok table Admin Complaint
Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches in hinges if reach in cooler doors on cook line Operator emptied cooler, removed roaches and gaskets and sanitized all
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Admin Complaint/Return visit Jan 7, 2025 · 1 dead roach on floor, left of wok table Admin Complaint
Jan 3, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can white potatoes, 6lb, 14 oz
High priority/01B-01-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Tofu in glass door cooler dated 12/24, see stop sale
High priority/02C-01-5
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 7 live roaches in hinges of reach in cooler on cook line. Operator emptied cooler, killed roaches removed gaskets and sanitized all
High priority/35A-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Admin Complaint
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Tofu in glass door cooler dated 12/24,. 5 cup. see stop sale
High priority/01B-02-5
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. 2 servers, Playfa K, Kanchana C.,
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 1 can white potatoes, 6lb, 14 oz
Basic/08B-20-4
Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches in hinges if reach in cooler doors on cook line Operator emptied cooler, removed roaches and gaskets and sanitized all
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Admin Complaint
May 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Less than 50 ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at lift top
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table on cook. Line, moved to bottom shelf
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. On cook line 0 ppm, corrected to 50 ppm Wet towels on counter at sushi bar, moved to bucket
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Dec 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink use to empty sani bucket, Ladel sand scoops in sink in kitchen, operator removed
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork in bucket of standing water moved to refrigerator.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrective Action Taken
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm, corrected to 50ppm
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jul 13, 2023 · Time Extended

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.