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
5 inspections trending up, 44 points better than where it started.
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
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $960
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025008813 | Jan 7, 2025 | Mar 11, 2025 | $400 |
| 3--2019043164 | Jun 24, 2019 | Sep 20, 2019 | $560 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.cup no handle in vinegar.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 3 bottles by the hand sink are not labeled. The operator labeled the bottles.
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.
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.
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.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Sami bucket on cook line -0 ppm, corrected to 50 ppm
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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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
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.
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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
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
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
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor, left of wok table
Food stored on floor. Fry oil on cook line, operator moved to shelf
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At sink by ice machine
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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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
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
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can white potatoes, 6lb, 14 oz
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
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
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
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.,
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 1 can white potatoes, 6lb, 14 oz
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
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
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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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at lift top
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
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
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork in bucket of standing water moved to refrigerator.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm, corrected to 50ppm
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
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.