Rooster Thai Sushi Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
78
Score
Rooster Thai Sushi Restaurant appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 24, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Rooster Thai Sushi Restaurant scores about where you'd expect for a Port Richey restaurant. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 3 bottles by the hand sink are not labeled. The operator labeled the bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The fan guard in the drink reach-in refrigerator in the kitchen is soiled with dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. 2 containers with old labels on them. The operator moved the containers to the dishwasher area to be rewashed. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-46-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Several ceiling tiles in the kitchen area are solid with dust.
36-34-5
78
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator filled sanitizer bucket in hand wash sink, discussed use of hand wash sink with manager on duty
31A-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Sami bucket on cook line -0 ppm, corrected to 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
86
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator filled pan in hand wash sink in kitchen, discussed use of hand wash sink with manager on duty - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: No observed this visit **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
90
Jan 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 7 live roaches in hinges of reach in cooler on cook line. Operator emptied cooler, killed roaches removed gaskets and sanitized all **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: 5 live roaches on top of lift top cooler, by post on cook line, 1 live roach on wall, left of wok table **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches in hinges if reach in cooler doors on cook line Operator emptied cooler, removed roaches and gaskets and sanitized all **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: 1 dead roach on floor, left of wok table **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
82
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Tofu in glass door cooler dated 12/24, . 5 cup. see stop sale
01B-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can white potatoes, 6lb, 14 oz
01B-01-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Tofu in glass door cooler dated 12/24, see stop sale
02C-01-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 7 live roaches in hinges of reach in cooler on cook line. Operator emptied cooler, killed roaches removed gaskets and sanitized all **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - 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. 2 servers, Playfa K, Kanchana C.,
53B-13-5
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 1 can white potatoes, 6lb, 14 oz
08B-20-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches in hinges if reach in cooler doors on cook line Operator emptied cooler, removed roaches and gaskets and sanitized all **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
45
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - 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. Less than 50 ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at lift top **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. On cook line 0 ppm, corrected to 50 ppm Wet towels on counter at sushi bar, moved to bucket **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-07-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table on cook. Line, moved to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
70
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
82
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended**
16-23-4
95
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored above cooked potatoes and raw shrimp above cooked chicken in reach-in cooler. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw Tuna (47F - Cold Holding); Raw Salmon (45F - Cold Holding); Raw Yellowtail (47F - Cold Holding) in sushi case in front area with an ambient air temperature of 46F. Employee placed items on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed burn spray stored next to clean plates on shelf above reach-in cooler on cook line. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-23-4
61
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - 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. Dish machine at 0ppm, operator was able to get sanitizer to work, now at 50ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 on floor next to prep table on cook line 2 live in gasket of reach in cooler on cook line Operator killed, discarded and sanitized the areas **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**
16-23-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 6 dead in gasket of reach in cooler, operator discarded and sanitized the area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put hair net on **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under reach in coolers and cooking equipment **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
55
Jul 27, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rooster Thai Sushi Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rooster Thai Sushi Restaurant on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rooster Thai Sushi Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Rooster Thai Sushi Restaurant.
How does Rooster Thai Sushi Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Port Richey?
Rooster Thai Sushi Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Port Richey average of 80.
Has Rooster Thai Sushi Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rooster Thai Sushi Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Rooster Thai Sushi Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Rooster Thai Sushi Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rooster Thai Sushi Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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