THAI TEAK BISTRO
7646 LOCKWOOD RIDGE RD, Sarasota FL 34243 · 941-312-5296
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 5 live roaches on the floor under the preparation table next to the cook line. Observed approximately 4 live roaches behind the prep table.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2023046550 | Aug 15, 2023 | Oct 2, 2023 | $800 |
| 7--2022034088 | May 24, 2022 | Aug 4, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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.
Nov 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles. Operator moved them.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with a grease buildup up.
Jul 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed ready to eat and other prepared foods stored in non food grade bags in the walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed chicken in walk in cooler without dates, ready to eat.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed metro shelving in the kitchen soiled and rusting.
Employee eating while preparing food. Observed food being consumed while preparing food for customers. Operator moved items.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor under the cooking equipment soiled with a grease build up.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the metal wall separating the fryer and range with heavy grease build up.
Dec 10, 2024Inspection 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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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed ready to eat and other prepared foods stored in non food grade bags in the walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor under the cooking equipment soiled with a grease build up.
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the metal wall separating the fryer and range with heavy grease build up.
Jul 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed blocked hand washing sink next to dish machine with a cart and lids inside sink.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed the hand washing sink to the left of the prep table with the hot water turned off underneath the sink. Operator turned it on.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the metal wall separating the fryer and range with heavy grease build up.
Oct 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed Ahi Tuna wrapped in non-food grade paper towels. Operator corrected.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed blocked hand washing sink next to dish machine with a cart and lids inside sink. Operator cleared.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed the hand washing sink to the left of the prep table with the hot water turned off underneath the sink. Operator turned it on.
Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee eating while preparing food on prep table in back kitchen.
Aug 16, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed three water damaged ceiling tiles in the dishwashing area.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed missing and dented sections of the hood filter above the wok table.
Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Observed the lights above the cook line missing end caps. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Aug 15, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 19 violations recorded, 11 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
11 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee wash his hands and then dry them on a soiled towel. Operator had employee wash his hands again and dry them with paper towels.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee cracked raw eggs and then changed his gloves without washing his hands and then proceeded to handle clean utensils. Operator had employee wash his hands and change his gloves.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels used to line containers of spices and food in the prep area and front counter area. Operator removed paper towels from containers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw calamari stored over cooked vegetables and ready to eat sauces in the prep make table on the cook line. Operator removed the vegetables and sauce.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw fish stored over unwashed produce in the standing reach in cooler next to the three compartment sink. Operator move the raw fish to the bottom of the cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. All the following sauces were prepared on site with TCS ingredients and stored in the outside walk in cooler: oyster sauce dated 7/25, pad Thai fish sauce dated 7/29, fried rice sauce dated 8/1. Operator discarded the sauces.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. All the following sauces were prepared on site with TCS ingredients and stored in the outside walk in cooler: oyster sauce dated 7/25, pad Thai fish sauce dated 7/29, fried rice sauce dated 8/1. Operator discarded the sauces.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 5 live roaches on the floor under the preparation table next to the cook line. Observed approximately 4 live roaches behind the prep table.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs stored at room temperature to the right of the cook line. Operator stated the eggs had been at room temperature for approximately 1.5 hours. Operator placed shell eggs into the reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed egg noodles stored at room temperature to the right of the cook line as: Rice noodles (67F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 1-1/2 hrs. Operator placed egg noodles in the reach in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer solution on the cook line: Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +200ppm) Operator discarded solution and remade bucket, new reading at 100ppm chlorine.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using hand wash sink to rinse dirty utensils. Observed no left over debris in hand wash sink.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed approximately 15 dead roaches in a glue trap on a preparation table next to cook line. Operator discarded the trap.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed three water damaged ceiling tiles in the dishwashing area.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating in the kitchen prep area. Employee stopped eating at the beginning of the inspection.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed missing and dented sections of the hood filter above the wok table.
Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Observed the lights above the cook line missing end caps. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed plastic curtains in the walk in cooler heavily soiled with a black mold like substance.
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