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SUSHI THAI DOWNTOWN

898 5TH AVENUE SOUTH, Naples FL 34102 · 239.430.7575

Last inspected Mar 18, 2025 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats155
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2102434
Grade history
JAN 24
MAR 24
APR 24
DEC 24
MAR 25
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 45 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed six live roaches under cook line coolers.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2024000558Jan 3, 2024Jan 23, 2024$400

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Mar 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over fish in walk in cooler. Operator moved for proper storage.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handle in spice, coffee and tea. Operator removed cups.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse stored above clean equipment and food on storage rack at end of cook line. Educated employee on proper storage of purse and employee moved purse.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Operator stated they are going to repair floor and replace drywall sometime in September. Repeat 4/16/2024, 12/3/2024.
Basic/36-02-5/Repeat Violation
Dec 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray alcohol, glue and other chemical sprays on or above prep tables. Operator moved for proper storage.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at faucet at mop sink.
High priority/29-42-4
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed floor in kitchen unsealed in multiple places. Repeat 4/16/2024
Basic/36-02-5/Repeat Violation
Apr 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has accumulated debris on blade. Operator had employee remove to be cleaned
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
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. Provided Operator with form, and explained procedure.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen floor is missing sealant from many areas.
Basic/36-11-4
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. In dishwasher area observed quart containers and seaweed boxes being washed and reused
Basic/25-32-4
Mar 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over sauces in reach in cooler on cook line and raw fish over sauce in reach in cooler at sushi bar. Operator moved for proper storage. Provided operator with safe storage handout.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed containers with no handle in dry rice. Operator removed containers.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Jan 4, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 3, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation

Ordered shut on the spot. 8 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towel in contact with food in walk in cooler. Educated operator on proper storage and operator removed paper towels.
High priority/14-86-1/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef and mussels in walk in cooler. Operator moved for proper storage.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed six live roaches under cook line coolers.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in bar area. Operator supplied soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handle in rice and sauces. Operator removed container for proper storage.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed fish thawing in reach in cooler still sealed in packaging that states to emote from packaging before thawing. Educated operator on proper thawing and operator opened packages.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches behind sign at back door.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in freezer on back wall.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Jul 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime on the soda nozzle at the bar.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked on cooked rice stored inside the walk in cooler. Operator placed date mark on the cooked rice.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles reach in coolers at the kitchen.
Basic/23-24-4/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator discarded the drink.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust reach in cooler gaskets.
Basic/23-03-4

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.