Thai Bay Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
32
Score
Inspectors have visited Thai Bay Restaurant 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 15, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around seven violations to closer to 12 violations.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited four times.
Thai Bay Restaurant's latest score of 32 falls below the Largo average of 75. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
11
Inspections
4
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Joint cream stored on prep shelf. Operator relocated cream. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee preparing chicken on cookline touched face with gloved hand and continued to prepare food. Educated operator on proper glove use.
12A-10-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator provided email to show renewal has been submitted. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Air freshener spray stored on shelf under microwave at sushi bar next to bottle whiskey. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade in dry storage accumulated with black substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic storage bin in hand sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Water trapped under floor tire. Discussed with operator to monitor.
36-11-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment oven door handle between uses. Operator relocated items. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Squeeze bottles on prep table with orange substance not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Employee meal at table in kitchen next to handwashing sink. Discussed with operator. Operator removed meal. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-04-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Popcorn ceiling located over sushi bar. Discussed with operator.
36-37-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee vape stored over prep counter on shelf. Operator relocated item. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Unsealed and peeling laminate wood used to line shelves in dry storage.
14-25-5
32
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener blade in dry storage accumulation of food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic and food debris in handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle opposite of 3 compartment sink not labeled. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Pint container used as scoop in dry brown rice container. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards stored under hand wash sink grooved.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle on prep table. Operator removed from prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee on cook line wearing bracelet while preparing food. Employee removed bracelet. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Soups in reach in cooler not covered. Operator covered with plastic wrap. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
58
May 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server touch soiled dishes then touch clean plates without first washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server touch soiled dishes then touch clean plates without first washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. **Time Extended**
12A-02-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above uncovered cut bell peppers in reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator placed eggs on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above uncovered cut bell peppers in reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator placed eggs on bottom shelf. **Warning** **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of burn gel stored inside reach-in cooler at end of cooks line. Operator removed item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of burn gel stored inside reach-in cooler at end of cooks line. Operator removed item. **Warning** **Time Extended**
41-07-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle hanging on cart on cooks line containing toxic all purpose substance not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle all purpose cleaner. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: Spray bottle hanging on cart on cooks line containing toxic all purpose substance not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle all purpose cleaner. **Warning** **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line is stained with orange substance on cooks line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line is stained with orange substance on cooks line. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bowl vegetables stored on top of hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed bowl of vegetables. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a shelf liner in walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: **Time Extended**
14-25-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching sugar in container in dry-storage. Operator removed handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: **Time Extended**
10-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors on cooks line. Employee cleaned gaskets during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of sushi ginger containers to store dehydrated pasta in walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: **Time Extended**
25-32-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Reading 10ppm. Operator refilled chlorine solution. Rechecked reading 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: **Time Extended**
21-07-4
32
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of burn gel stored inside reach-in cooler at end of cooks line. Operator removed item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above uncovered cut bell peppers in reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator placed eggs on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server touch soiled dishes then touch clean plates without first washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line is stained with orange substance on cooks line. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bowl vegetables stored on top of hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed bowl of vegetables. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
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. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle hanging on cart on cooks line containing toxic all purpose substance not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle all purpose cleaner. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a shelf liner in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
14-25-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching sugar in container in dry-storage. Operator removed handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors on cooks line. Employee cleaned gaskets during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Reuse of sushi ginger containers to store dehydrated pasta in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
25-32-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Reading 10ppm. Operator refilled chlorine solution. Rechecked reading 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
29
Nov 25, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Nov 15, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
52
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
95
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use. Frozen ROP fish in reach in freezer at sushi station with no label.
03G-05-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken and rice soup bowl on counter 70F at prep area will add to time as a public health control paperwork. Tofu 50F in bowl above deli cooler made at 10:30 At temp at 11:50 put down in reach in cooler.
03A-02-5
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. Garlic in oil at cook line, sushi rice at cook line.
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Red Curry and green curry and sweet and sour sauce in walk in cooler with no date of preparation. Made on 12-4 . Manager put dates on all items. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed during inspection ROP frozen fish staying frozen though out whole process at sushi station. No evidence of 10K bags being used. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to dispense flour no handle in dry storage. Manager moved. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop in sugar container. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven and microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris at sushi line.
22-08-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms in reach in deli cooler at cook line management cleaned and replaced.
08B-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powdery substance in dry storage area not labeled. Manager Labeled flour bin **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
39
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.update of details shows license current **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. fresh garlic in oil (80F - Cold Holding
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On crash cart on cook line - fresh garlic in oil (80F - Cold Holding) , made this mor, 10 am, see stop sale
03A-02-5
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. No proof from KGI trading that fresh salmon has been pellet fed. Invoice states farm raised. Do not serve serve salmon raw until proof has been received. Operator received letter before end of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
01D-01-5
Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Chicken in reach in cooler is partially cooked, still raw, operator put in wok to complete process **Corrective Action Taken**
03C-89-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Near hinges
22-20-5
47
Sep 19, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
22
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Thai Bay Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Thai Bay Restaurant on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Thai Bay Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Thai Bay Restaurant.
How does Thai Bay Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Largo?
Thai Bay Restaurant most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Largo average of 75.
Has Thai Bay Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Thai Bay Restaurant have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Thai Bay Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Thai Bay Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Thai Bay Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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