THAI BISTRO
537 E VENICE AVE UNIT B, Venice FL 34285 · 941-233-6005
Last inspected Jun 5, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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 and rice noodles at cooks line not properly time marked.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 5, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Equipment in poor repair. Observed a torn reach in cooler door gasket at the end of the cook line.
May 28, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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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. Observed the dishmachine chlorine solution at 0ppm. The operator was instructed to wash and sanitize all dishware, and equipment in the three compartment sink until the dishmachine is properly sanitizing.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over curry sauce in the reach in cooler in the prep area. The operator properly stored the raw pork.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on reach in cooler door handles on the cook line. The operator had the door handles cleaned.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed a torn reach in cooler door gasket at the end of the cook line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed ply wood used to cover missing floor tiles in the kitchen. The operator stated the floor tiles are in the process of being repaired.
Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed a container with uncooked noodles stored underneath the three compartment sink next to chemicals. The operator properly stored the container of noodles.
Food stored on floor. Observed a box of raw chicken stored in the floor in the walk in freezer The operator properly stored the chicken.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the handle for the scoop used for uncooked rice in contact with the food. The operator properly stored the scoop handle.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the employee restroom.
Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table over food and clean equipment.
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle hanging on oven door. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing in kitchen sink used as dump sink to drain cooked vegetables.
Food stored on floor. Observed tub of cut raw chicken on floor in walk-in-cooler under shelf. Observed operator correct issue by moving chicken.
Aug 27, 2024Inspection 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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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 and rice noodles at cooks line not properly time marked.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed operator did not have written Time Control Sheet plan available at time of inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cut processed chicken in walk-in-freezer prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as pre employee statement, items were not properly date marked.
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground pork over noodles and tofu. Observed operator move raw pork for proper storage.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed red cutting board at prep area soiled. Repeat 9-28-23
Food stored on floor. Observed contain of beef on floor in Walk-in cooler and container of chicken on floor in Walk-in freezer. Repeat 9-28-23
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under hot running water. Observed employee defrost cut chicken under hot water. Observed employee turn off hot water and turn on cold water.
Dec 4, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Sep 28, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee returned from outside trash area and began prep food w washing hands. Had worker stop prep and wash hands.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed wood cutting boards at wait side of cooks line with mold-like substance.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken, vegetables, shrimp, cut cut and vegetables in Walk-in cooler all prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Case of chicken on floor in Walk-in cooler and Walk-in freezer. Repeat 12-1-22
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