Star Thai Sushi
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
67
Score
Across the available record, Star Thai Sushi has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 4, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ready-to-eat”, showing up two times.
That's lower than the typical Venice restaurant, which scores around 79. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 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. See stop sale. Observed rice noodles that had been rehydrated and place in plastic container at cooks line not properly time marked. Employee stated noodles had been prepared 1 hour prior. Explain proper time marking to operator and observed employee mark time. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed written Time control sheet not filled out and completed. Reviewed plan with operator and explained how to complete form.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed frozen cooked chicken and rice in reach-in freezer Employee stated the above items had been prepare onsite more than 24 hours prior. Repeat from last inspection 2-17-25 **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers of salt, sugar, spices, sauces and oils not labeled.
02D-01-5
67
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
70
Sep 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Observed: Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee use soiled cloth towel to dry hand at handwashing sink at wait station. Priority: High Priority
12A-18-4
High Priority - Observed: Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed package of Raid pesticide in kitchen on shelf by reach-in-freezer. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Priority: High Priority
41-05-4
Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dirty rice pot in handwashing sink in kitchen. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Repeat 12-7-23 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** Priority: Intermediate
31A-09-4
Basic - Observed: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food without hair restraint at sushi bar. Priority: Basic
13-03-4
64
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed glass cleaner on shelf over canned soda. Observed employee remove chemical spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed octopus in hand wash sink at sushi bar. Observed employee remove octopus. Observed hand wash sink at wait staff station with sanitizer bucket in it. Observed employee remove bucket. Repeat 8-16-23 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed octopus thawing in hand wash sink at sushi bar.
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed employee remove tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed octopus thawing in hand wash sink at sushi bar no running water. Observed employee remove octopus and place in reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
55
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Feb 20, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards at cooks line soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw fish item on menu identified by consumer advisory.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed operator stated he has copy of Employee Health Agreement forms but could not produce them. Email operator new blank copy form. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils at cooks line. Observed operator remove beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach-in cooler at sushi bar and reach-in-freezer at storage area.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment at cooks line. Observed operator remove knife. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cooks line.
14-09-4
52
Aug 25, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 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. Observed dish machine at 000 parts per million chlorine sanitizer. Observed employee replace empty sanitizer container and recheck sanitizer at 100 parts per million.
22-41-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed cream sauce at 101 cooling for 3 hour in reach-in cooler. Observed operator reheat to 167F and place in ice bath for cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken, beef and shrimp over cut vegetables and sauces in reach-in cooler at cooks lines. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Spoke with person in charge about the Big 6 food borne illnesses, person in charge did not have knowledge of Big 6 illnesses or signage to reference. Emailed operator Big 6 food borne illnesses signage ad reference material. **Repeat Violation**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at sushi bar soiled. Observed can opener soiled. Observed employee remove and wash can opener. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sauces, cut chicken,cut vegetables prepared onsite more then 24hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair over cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor at cooks line.
21-38-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle plastic containers used as scoops in rice and salt bins. Observed employee remove plastic containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
Basic - Cutting board at sushi bar has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Star Thai Sushi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Star Thai Sushi on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Star Thai Sushi?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Star Thai Sushi.
How does Star Thai Sushi compare to other restaurants in Venice?
Star Thai Sushi most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Venice average of 79.
Has Star Thai Sushi's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Star Thai Sushi have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Star 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 Star Thai Sushi inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Star Thai Sushi is inspected around two times per year on average.
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