THAI OF BASIL WEST BAY
1700 W BAY DR, Largo FL 33770 · 727-518-7705
Last inspected May 4, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Open and operating, prep and cooking for guests.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2015019232 | Apr 24, 2015 | Jun 2, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 4, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
In-use utensil for scooping rice stored in dry container with no means to prevent contamination.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Open and operating, prep and cooking for guests.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice in stand up cooler in alley. Cooked rice in sushi area.
Nov 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
Apr 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice 76f, put in reach in cooler.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked duckcooling 110f, sitting on prep table. Spoke to operator regarding cooling temperatures.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar, one missing.
Dec 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some training certificates are locked in the office.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.. Reviewed with manager
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom near bar area. Reviewed with manager.
Oct 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded.
0 High priority6 Intermediate6 Basic
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Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. Missing freezing records for August. Reviewed with manager to keep 90 days of freezing records. Records locked in office per manager.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Phonesavanh L Sihapanya 9/11/19 expired 9/11/2024. Manager took exam on 10/22/ 2024 with no results yet. Only food manager
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice cubes inside hand wash sink next to ice bin in front counter area. Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only.
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some training certificates are locked in the office.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on shelf at sushi bar. Manager labeled spray bottle.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.. Reviewed with manager
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom near bar area. Reviewed with manager.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board in food prep area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in front counter area next to ice bin
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in walk in cooler. Reviewed with manager.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor in sushi bar area. Manager relocated bucket
Feb 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged in storage room
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - ice cubes inside hand wash sink in back kitchen - discussed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only
No soap provided at handwash sink in back kitchen
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit ( walk in cooler ) with food to be served to customers.manager relocated employee drink
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Aug 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell egg, touch clean plate without washing hands. Educated operator on proper hand hygiene procedures. Operator cleaned and sanitized plate.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Cracked raw shell egg in reach-in cooler.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer exceeds 200ppm. Operator discarded chlorine sanitizer and refilled. Reading is 50ppm.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine located in kitchen.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dishwasher has an accumulation of dust buildup.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles above prep table on cook line has an accumulation of dust.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Non working glass plates and bowls on table near dishwasher not protected.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator displaying expired license. 02/20/2020 Stated he is unable to print current license.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Sodas stored on floor near front counter.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer located in dry-storage room.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle touching rice inside container.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets non reach-in cooler on cook line. Shelves rusted in dry-storage room.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-n coolers on cook line soiled with food debris buildup.
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.