THAI SPICE
2475 N MCMULLEN BOOTH RD, Clearwater FL 33759 · 7277917050
Last inspected May 5, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2025. Reviewed with manager
★ 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--2022057735 | Nov 8, 2022 | Mar 30, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container in reach in cooler in cook line area. Manager removed paper towel
Raw animal food ( raw chicken) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food in reach in cooler in back kitchen area. Manager rearranged food.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored next to bulk container of dry rice on shelf in back kitchen. Manager relocated air freshener spray.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves inside freezers. Employee removed cardboard
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Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves inside dry storage area of back kitchen Manager removed cardboard
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Soap suds overflowing in well of dish machine and soap suds in the interior area under the tray when cycle is complete. No soap suds on dishes. Manager scheduled service this day
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Manager relocated tongs
Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. Employee bed inside food storage and single service items storage room in hallway area. Manager removed bed from premises
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation inside recycled use of thank you bag. Reviewed with operator.Employee washed produce prior to cutting peppers
Jan 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food while the establishment is under a foodborne illness investigation. Cook touched cut onions for order of salad with barehand - one glove on one hand, no glove on other hand. Employed directed immediately to wash hands and put glove on. Direction followed
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine 0 ppm chlorine run three times. Manager scheduled service for this day. Service provided at end of inspection. Part changed. Recheck : 100 ppm chlorine
Raw animal food ( raw shell eggs ) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food ( cut onions) in cooler in back kitchen area. Manager rearranged food.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Rehydrated noodles at 62 F held at cook line under 3 hours - manager added ice. Recheck 40F
Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without monitoring and documenting initial heating time and temperature, cooling times and temperatures, cold holding temperature and final cooking temperature. Reviewed with manager.
Establishment is conducting non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods and the written procedures are not available upon request. Reviewed with manager. Emailed and reviewed with manager the NON-CONTINUOUS (PARTIAL) COOKING WRITTEN PROCEDURES form
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at cook line
Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. - bed located in storage room used to store cans of sauces and food containers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled gaskets on reach in cooler at cook line
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at cook line
May 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 14, 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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Raw animal food ( wrapped raw chicken ) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food (container of seaweed) in small refrigerator opposite stove. Manager rearranged food
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowls, sponges and utensil in hand wash sink in front counter area. Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only. Manager removed items from hand wash sink
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms ( bracelet) while preparing food. Review3d with manager.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled shelves in kitchen. Reviewed with manager - soiled outside area of microwave - manager cleaned microwave ( corrected on site )
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in back kitchen area. Manager rearranged food
Mar 21, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Buffet with beverage station, steam table and crockpots added to the dining area Emailed to operator the plan review requirements DBPR Form HR 5030-082
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.
Mar 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate3 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. Manager ran three times and primed. Recheck 0 ppm chlorine. Manager scheduled service this day.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container in reach in cooler opposite woks. Reviewed with manager. Manager removed paper towels
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2025. Reviewed with manager
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. Wrapped raw chicken sores with wrapped raw beef in freezer in back kitchen. Reviewed with manager. Manager rearranged food
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sponge and towel inside hand wash sink. Reviewed with manager hand wash sink is for washing hands only. Items removed
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Buffet with beverage station, steam table and crockpots added to the dining area Emailed to operator the plan review requirements DBPR Form HR 5030-082
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Reviewed with manager use of thermometer and regular monitoring of food temperatures
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.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Reviewed with manager
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface Reach in cooler handle and gaskets taped. Reviewed with manager
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in cooler in back kitchen area. Reviewed with manager.
Dec 1, 2023Inspection 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. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat sauces.
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.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen shrimp, duck and beef thawing at room temperature.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cup no handle in rice and sugar.
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.