THAI AM @ CLEARWATER
1840 DREW ST, Clearwater FL 33765 · 7274430709
Last inspected Apr 24, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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DEC 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - one live roach on floor at cook line.Reviewed with manager.Manager sprayed roach
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for ware washing - for laundry, Manager brought the correct sanitizer from his second location during the inspection
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.Expired 02/01/2026.Operator renewed license during this inspection. License is now current
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting board soiled in grooves of cutting board in cook line area
No soap provided at handwash sink at the bar. Manager placed soap at hand wash sink
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Utensils ( strainer) in poor condition at cook line.
Dec 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta and meat sauce prepared 2 days previously. Manager date marked pasta and sauce -Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened two days previously in tall double door cooler. Manager date marked milk
Food-contact surface ( cutting board) soiled with food debris in crevices of cutting board at cook line. Manager removed cutting board from use
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on shelf in dishwashing area. Manager labeled spray bottle
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine at the bar area. Manager cleaned and sanitized drop plate
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.in reach in freezer in back kitchen. Manager relocated ice scoop
May 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cutting board on salad prep station soiled with food buildup in cracks. Reviewed with manager
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Reviewed with manager
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Reviewed with manager
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in kitchen - exterior door has a gap at the threshold near restrooms.Reviewed with manager
May 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented cans present in storage room. See stop sale. Manager segregated cans for return
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Manager shredding cheese with bare hands. Reviewed with manager. Manager washed hands and put gloves on on
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - one live roach on floor at cook line.Reviewed with manager.Manager sprayed roach
Two Live, small flying insects in back kitchen area. Reviewed with manager
Cutting board on salad prep station soiled with food buildup in cracks. Reviewed with manager
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dish washing area. Reviewed with manager
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Reviewed with manager
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Reviewed with manager
Dead roaches on premises. - one dead roach on floor in back kitchen - two dead roaches in front counter area. Manager cleaned and sanitized area
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in kitchen - exterior door has a gap at the threshold near restrooms.Reviewed with manager
Jan 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small cup used for parmigiana
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2-1-24
Equipment in poor repair. Handle of left reach in cooler broken.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
May 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in kitchen
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels and hand wash signin bar sink area
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both bathrooms
Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches in bar, operator swept, removed and sanitized area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on pass through shelf.
Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. Wal fan by back door not 16/ mesh
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall fan soiled by back door
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. A bottle of sauce and a bottle of oil not labeled.
Apr 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 15, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority6 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.trashcan in front of hand wash sink -discussed with manger hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times - manager relocated trash can
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen and bar - manager placed paper towels at hand wash sinks
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jose hired a year previously
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at bar - manager labeled spray bottle
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.