Thai Basil
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
58
Score
Thai Basil appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 20, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “stored food not covered” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
That's lower than the typical Clearwater restaurant, which scores around 79. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
12
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored on dry storage shelf over gloves and spices. Operator relocated medicine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Green beans under prep table stored in "thank you" bags.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dish towels in handwashing sink near front microwave. Operator moved to sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle on prep table next to rice cooker. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator moved to sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
58
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in the dish area. Observed the interior of the reach in freezer being soiled with food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Cutting boards stained. Operator states she will clean them. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood system filters on the cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Hood system filter has build up. Operator states someone is coming to clean them **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dish machine testing at 0ppm. Discussed setting up three compartment sink. Manager set up three compartment sink and tested at.
22-49-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in the dish area. Observed the interior of the reach in freezer being soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed a bowl of different meats that the operator stated was employee food with no label.
08B-49-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed frying oil being stored on the floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood system filters on the cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
64
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From drainboard near three-compartment sink at 2:00pm. Operator placed items in ice bath. Rechecked temp a. rehydrated pasta (60F - Cold Holding) 53f **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored above raw pork in reach-in freezer near walk-in cooler.
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in reach-in freezer near walk-in cooler.
14-05-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw beef stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple pans of sauces not covered in walk-in cooler.
08B-12-5
55
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
52
Jun 6, 2024
Complaint Partial
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Stored food not covered. Red sauce, orange sauce, green sauce in walk in fridge uncovered. Covered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thighs near dishwasher thawing in room temperature. Temperature 40
06-01-5
90
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
61
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler doors on cook line soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Nov 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Splitter connected to mop sink without vacuum breaker located outside in rear of establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Establishment have no proof of training for three employees. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that three food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: **Time Extended**
14-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler doors on cook line soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. In walk-in cooler a. Panai Sauce b. Curry basil with cream. c. Peanut sauce. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking water underneath three-compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar removed from original packaging not labeled in container stored on bottom shelf of prep table. Salt removed from original packaging stored in soy sauce container on bottom shelf of prep table. Seasonings on dry-storage shelf in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scoop with broken handle stored in rice container under prep table. Bowl used without handle used as scoop in container of sugar underneath prep table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
45
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee leave the kitchen area and go to restroom, then return and put gloves and engage in food preparation without washing hands. Discussed with employee proper hand-hygiene practices. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Splitter connected to mop sink without vacuum breaker located outside in rear of establishment. **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dry-storage shelf in kitchen a. Two #10 cans of pineapple chunks. b. #10 can of coconut milk. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee leave kitchen area, then return to kitchen and started engaging in food preparation. Discussed with employee proper hand-hygiene practices. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Sugar stored in a non food grade container on bottom shelf of prep table. **Warning**
14-15-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in hand wash sink near dishmachine. Employee discarded roach. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof provided that three food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-26-1
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. Establishment have no proof of training for three employees. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk-in cooler items prepared more than 24 hours ago a. Cooked white rice b. Cooked pasta c. Panai sauce **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scoop with broken handle stored in rice container under prep table. Bowl used without handle used as scoop in container of sugar underneath prep table. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in kitchen. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cook line. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dry storage shelf located in kitchen a. Two #10 cans of pineapple chunks. b. #10 can of coconut milk. **Warning**
08B-20-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Two 5 gallons of cooking oil stored on floor underneath handwash sink near dishmachine. Two 5 gallons of cooking oil stored on floor near prep table. Cabbage in plastic bag on floor in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave used more than 24 hours ago soiled. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Warning**
14-73-4
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. No trash can around or near hand wash sink near dishmachine. **Warning**
33-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler doors on cook line soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. In walk-in cooler a. Panai Sauce b. Curry basil with cream. c. Peanut sauce. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking water underneath three-compartment sink. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar removed from original packaging not labeled in container stored on bottom shelf of prep table. Salt removed from original packaging stored in soy sauce container on bottom shelf of prep table. Seasonings on dry-storage shelf in kitchen. **Warning**
02D-01-5
14
Jun 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
67
Jul 12, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 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. -Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) corrected to 50 ppm during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -reconstituted noodles (54F - Cold Holding) Item held out for less than 4 hours Operator add ice to noodles during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -stove top has accumulation of food residue -sugar stored in soiled container adjacent of reach in freezer
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -hand sink next to ice machine has a spoon
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -at three compartment sink
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl used to scoop flour in kitchen adjacent of reach in freezer
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employee at cooks line
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor at cooks line has accumulation of grease -walk-in cooler fans have accumulation of dust
36-73-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -at three compartment sink
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -reach in cooler adjacent of wok station has soiled gaskets -exterior of stove has accumulation of grease -pipes at cooks line have accumulation of grease -sides of wok station have accumulation of grease -Shelf with food items in kitchen have accumulation of food debris
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -metal pans above three compartment sink
16-46-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. bean sprouts(42F - Cold Holding); curry (40F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed tomatoes over cooked chicken in walk-in cooler -unwashed limes and cucumbers over noodles in walk-in cooler Discussed proper hierarchy with operator
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. -at exit door
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -squeeze bottles at cooks line -container with salt at cooks line
02D-01-5
32
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Thai Basil last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Thai Basil on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Thai Basil?
Across the inspection record, “stored food not covered” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Thai Basil.
How does Thai Basil compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Thai Basil most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Thai Basil's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Thai Basil have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Thai Basil 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 Thai Basil inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Thai Basil is inspected around three times per year on average.
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