THAI STICKY RICE
3244 LITHIA PINECREST RD, Valrico FL 33596 · 813-643-3700
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
JAN 25
MAR 25
SEP 25
APR 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw pork in flip top cooler.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cut cabbage stored in shopping bag. Operator placed in food bag.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed celery in walk in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored behind cooked chicken in flip top cooler. Operator rearranged correctly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw pork in flip top cooler.
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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. Portioned, wrapped chicken stored over portioned, wrapped beef in reach in freezer. Operator moved chicken to walk in freezer.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls in bulk rice. Operator removed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in water 81F. Operator turned on crock pot to increase temperature.
Apr 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open container of half and half not dated.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching food in bulk sugar. Operator removed scoop
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water at 114F. Operator turned up heat.
Sep 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Multiple items in all coolers and freezers not date marked
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked tofu held cold at 60F. Operator moved into different location in flip top cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in bulk rice bins. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. Bag of salt on floor near back door. Operator placed on shelf
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator placed handle-up.
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 food in bulk rice. Operator placed handle-up.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust buildup on box fan in kitchen. Hood filters soiled.
Mar 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottles of Medicine on dry storage rack next to clean plates. Manager moved
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food items on prep table next to food for restaurant Manager moved
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler racks soiled
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Jan 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed containers with no handles being used in their dry storage to scoop dry rice and sugar. Observed container with no handle to scoop cooked rice. Manager removed all containers.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves in the dry storage area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles with dust build up in the front area and the entrance of the kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the flip top units on the cook line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink on the prep table in the prep area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the utensils used to scoop rice in standing water temping 65F. Manager turned crock pot up to raise temperature.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 31, 2024Inspection 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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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone
Food stored on floor. Case of water
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Oct 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cooler
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gaskets
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.