Spice Thai Sushi
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025
70
Score
The health department has logged 14 inspections at Spice Thai Sushi, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 5, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
That's lower than the typical Lakeland restaurant, which scores around 85. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
14
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator washed a small white cutting board in the hand washing sink across from the walk in cooler. I had the operator to take the cutting board to the dishwasher to be washed,rinsed, and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Across from the walk in cooler. The paper towels was replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Walk in cooler.
14-05-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease under fryers. Cook line.
36-73-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
70
Sep 5, 2025
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All reach in coolers gaskets are soiled with heavy black mold- like substance on the doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: Soiled **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: Lid open **Time Extended**
33-16-4
90
Sep 4, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 roach on the shelf above the hand washing sink next to the far left flip top reach in cooler across from the fryers in the kitchen. The roach was eradicated and the area was washed, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. A bottle of Scope mouthwash on the bottom shelf of the prep table between the reach in coolers across from the cook line. The Scope was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 20 Rodent droppings under the beverage syrup rack in the dry storage area next to the hot water heater. 15 rodent droppings under the dry storage shelf where bulk white containers are stored. 8 rodent droppings on the side of the white chest style freezer in the dry storage area. **Warning**
35A-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All reach in coolers gaskets are soiled with heavy black mold- like substance on the doors. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
55
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Shelves inside the sliding door reach in cooler in the outside storage area.
14-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
86
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All reach in cooler gaskets are soiled with a black build up. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Top of the white interior plastic. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Soiled. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
90
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
67
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
86
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets across from the cook line.
23-03-4
95
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: Soiled **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All reach in coolers gaskets is soiled with a black buildup. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: Soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Sushi rice. Employee was able to determine the time and marked it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided a copy to their email **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. January 20, 2020. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Large flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All reach in coolers gaskets is soiled with a black buildup. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of mixed vegetables inside the walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
58
Dec 5, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating on a suspended license, not in compliance with Final Order. Case number 2022037743 Observed open and operating, 4 tables of customers and doing to go orders. Open light flashing in front window. No close sign posted on door. **Admin Complaint**
50-18-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk-in Freezer case of squid tubes
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Paper towel used as a food-contact surface. Observed kitchen lining prep foods with non food grade paper towel.
21-05-5
67
Oct 13, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
58
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 2 rodent droppings on cases of soda bibbs in dry storage. Observed 10 droppings on floor by bin of rice in dry storage. Observed 15 droppings in electrical panel Observed 12 droppings on floor by dry storage. **Warning**
35A-04-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed rice and food debris on ground in dry storage **Warning**
36-01-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Spice Thai Sushi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Spice Thai Sushi on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Spice Thai Sushi?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Spice Thai Sushi.
How does Spice Thai Sushi compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?
Spice Thai Sushi most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 85.
Has Spice Thai Sushi's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Spice Thai Sushi have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Spice Thai Sushi means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Spice Thai Sushi inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Spice Thai Sushi is inspected around four times per year on average.
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