SMILE THAI & SUSHI
3424 S DALE MABRY HWY, Tampa FL 33629 · 813-2846750
Last inspected Jan 14, 2026 · 5 visits since January 2024
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Gave operator updated education packet.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022003342 | Jan 11, 2022 | Jul 7, 2022 | $400 |
| 3--2022013340 | Mar 16, 2022 | Jul 7, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Nonfood grade container used inside reach in cooler to house herbs.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without a handle used as scoop inside sugar bin.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food preparation table on cooks line.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle. Chef removed Tongs hanging on oven door handle. And placed at dishwasher
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at hand washing sink by 3 compartment sink.
Aug 27, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored overtop coconut sauce inside reach in cooler on cooks line. Chef removed and properly stored pork.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Gave operator updated education packet.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Gave operator employees reporting agreement.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. No sanitizer of any kind available. Owner went and purchased chlorine.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink on cooks line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside small reach in freezer on cooks line.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle. Employee removed tongs and placed tongs at dishwasher.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable oder in back kitchen area by back door.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored inside reach in cooler. Employee removed and properly stored water.
May 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler has stains and is no longer cleanable.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink has dirty dishes stored inside it between food preparation tables on cooks line.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Thawed raw beef inside refrigerator in hallways has no date markings.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without a handle used as scoop inside sugar bin.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside refrigerator are torn.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside small white freezers on cooks line.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes overtop 3 compartment sink.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach in cooler on cooks line.
Jan 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shelled eggs stored overtop of onions inside reach in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in coolers on cooks line have stains and are no longer cleanable.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit at time of inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Thawed shrimp inside refrigerator has no date markings.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop inside rice bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile is damaged overtop 3 compartment sink. Ceiling tiles area soiled overtop 3 compartment sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets are torn inside reach in cooler on cooks line.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odors coming from bathroom and dishwasher area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes by 3 compartment sink.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler on cooks line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind food preparation is soiled with old food debris.
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.