Sushi Thai Downtown
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2025
74
Score
Sushi Thai Downtown appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Sushi Thai Downtown was last inspected on Mar 18, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
“Floors not maintained smooth and durable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Naples restaurant, which scores around 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over fish in walk in cooler. Operator moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handle in spice, coffee and tea. Operator removed cups. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse stored above clean equipment and food on storage rack at end of cook line. Educated employee on proper storage of purse and employee moved purse. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Operator stated they are going to repair floor and replace drywall sometime in September. Repeat 4/16/2024, 12/3/2024. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
74
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Apr 16, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has accumulated debris on blade. Operator had employee remove to be cleaned **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
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. Provided Operator with form, and explained procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. In dishwasher area observed quart containers and seaweed boxes being washed and reused
25-32-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen floor is missing sealant from many areas.
36-11-4
74
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over sauces in reach in cooler on cook line and raw fish over sauce in reach in cooler at sushi bar. Operator moved for proper storage. Provided operator with safe storage handout. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed containers with no handle in dry rice. Operator removed containers. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
82
Jan 4, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime on the soda nozzle at the bar.
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 on cooked rice stored inside the walk in cooler. Operator placed date mark on the cooked rice.
02C-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles reach in coolers at the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator discarded the drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust reach in cooler gaskets.
23-03-4
70
May 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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.
11-27-4
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. Operator had forms printed out and some forms where filled out. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door gaskets at the kitchen and sushi station.
23-24-4
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the walk in freezer.
24-26-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable throughout the kitchen and ware wash station. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer near the rear door.
14-69-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on the shelf near the rear prep station.
16-46-4
Basic - Stored food not covered in the reach in cooler. Operator placed cover over the cooked chicken in the reach in cooler in front of the line. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at the sushi station. Operator placed the wet wiping cloth inside the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
58
Nov 30, 2022
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Containers of garnish stored in drink ice at bar. No contamination observed. Operator removed items. Corrected on site **Warning**
08B-56-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over Ready to eat sauces in Reach-in-cooler in front cook line. Raw pork over Ready to eat sauces in Walk-in-cooler. Corrected on site **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In sushi case masago (fish eggs) (58F - Cold Holding); tuna (44F - Cold Holding) operator stated items were out for approximately 30 minutes. Items moved to other cooler and will be monitored. raw shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); chicken (45F - Cold Holding) in flip top in prep area, operator closed lid and will monitor. Corrective action taken **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Laundry soap over bags of rice in back hall way. Corrected on site **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container in hand washing sink in dish area. Corrected on site Container and knife in hand washing sink on cook line. Corrected on site **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Multiple Ceiling tiles are made of an uncoated and porous fiberboard type material and are not smooth, durable, and easily clanable. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Spoons in sushi area not inverted. Corrected on site **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys and cell phone in food prep areas. Corrected on site **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Interior of microwave rusted and no longer Smooth, durable, non-absorbant and easily cleanable **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors exposed concrete and not Smooth, durable, non-absorbant and easily cleanable **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Wooden mortal and pestle no longer Smooth, durable, non-absorbant and easily cleanable. Handles of strainers wrapped in duct tape. **Warning**
14-12-4
37
Oct 21, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sushi Thai Downtown last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sushi Thai Downtown on file is from Mar 18, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sushi Thai Downtown?
Across the inspection record, “floors not maintained smooth and durable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sushi Thai Downtown.
How does Sushi Thai Downtown compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Sushi Thai Downtown most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.
Has Sushi Thai Downtown's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sushi Thai Downtown have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sushi Thai Downtown 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 Sushi Thai Downtown inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sushi Thai Downtown is inspected around four times per year on average.
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