STAR THAI SUSHI
533 US HWY 41 BYPASS N, Venice FL 34285 · 941-485-3981
Last inspected May 20, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2016011941 | Feb 3, 2016 | Mar 28, 2016 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
May 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of flanax medication above prep table. The bottle of medication was removed from above prep table.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in kitchen being used to clean out pot. Educated operator to only use handwashing sink for handwashing only.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed owner Time As Public Health HR 5022-090. The owner printed out form during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. The GM labeled spray bottle during inspection.
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of salt and sugar. The scooper was removed from salt and sugar containers.
Dec 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed rice noodles that had been rehydrated and place in plastic container at cooks line not properly time marked. Employee stated noodles had been prepared 1 hour prior. Explain proper time marking to operator and observed employee mark time.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed written Time control sheet not filled out and completed. Reviewed plan with operator and explained how to complete form.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed frozen cooked chicken and rice in reach-in freezer Employee stated the above items had been prepare onsite more than 24 hours prior. Repeat from last inspection 2-17-25
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers of salt, sugar, spices, sauces and oils not labeled.
Feb 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw scallops over cut vegetables in top of make table.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cut fish, sauces and dumplings in reach-in-cooler prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement, items were not properly date marked.
Sep 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Observed: Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee use soiled cloth towel to dry hand at handwashing sink at wait station. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed package of Raid pesticide in kitchen on shelf by reach-in-freezer. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dirty rice pot in handwashing sink in kitchen. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Repeat 12-7-23 Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food without hair restraint at sushi bar. Priority: Basic
Dec 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed glass cleaner on shelf over canned soda. Observed employee remove chemical spray bottle.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed octopus in hand wash sink at sushi bar. Observed employee remove octopus. Observed hand wash sink at wait staff station with sanitizer bucket in it. Observed employee remove bucket. Repeat 8-16-23
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed octopus thawing in hand wash sink at sushi bar.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed employee remove tongs.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed octopus thawing in hand wash sink at sushi bar no running water. Observed employee remove octopus and place in reach-in cooler.
Aug 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Ob hand wash sink at sushi bar and main kitchen blocked with pans in sink. Observed operator remove pans from all sinks.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator as unable to provide written Time as a Control sheet. Print blank copy of Time as a Control sheet for operator and observed operator complete sheet.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees preparing food in kitchen and at sushi bar without hair restraint.
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.