Thai Bistro
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
86
Score
Going back to 2022, Thai Bistro has eight inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 3, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Food stored on floor” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
The city-wide average for Venice sits at 79, putting Thai Bistro on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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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 - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table over food and clean equipment.
12B-07-4
86
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle hanging on oven door. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing in kitchen sink used as dump sink to drain cooked vegetables.
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed tub of cut raw chicken on floor in walk-in-cooler under shelf. Observed operator correct issue by moving chicken.
08B-38-4
74
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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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 and rice noodles at cooks line not properly time marked.
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. Observed cut processed chicken in walk-in-freezer prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as pre employee statement, items were not properly date marked.
02C-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 operator did not have written Time Control Sheet plan available at time of inspection.
03F-10-5
70
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground pork over noodles and tofu. Observed operator move raw pork for proper storage.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed red cutting board at prep area soiled. Repeat 9-28-23 **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed contain of beef on floor in Walk-in cooler and container of chicken on floor in Walk-in freezer. Repeat 9-28-23 **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under hot running water. Observed employee defrost cut chicken under hot water. Observed employee turn off hot water and turn on cold water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-07-5
70
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
95
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee returned from outside trash area and began prep food w washing hands. Had worker stop prep and wash hands. **Warning**
12A-16-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken, vegetables, shrimp, cut cut and vegetables in Walk-in cooler all prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
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. **Warning**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. **Warning**
11-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed wood cutting boards at wait side of cooks line with mold-like substance. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of chicken on floor in Walk-in cooler and Walk-in freezer. Repeat 12-1-22 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
47
Dec 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice on counter at cooks line at 62F, observed cooked chicken on counter at cooks line at 68F. Operator stated item were taken out of wic 1 hour prior.Observed operator place items in Walk-in cooler recheck temperature 20 minutes later rice 41F chicken 40F **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Observed operator remove and clean can opener.
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed tub of chicken on floor in Walk-in cooler. Repeat 7-15-22 **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages on counter at cooks line. Observed employee remove beverages. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
70
Jul 15, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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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 dish machine sanitizer at 000 parts per million. Observed operator set 3 compartment sink for sanitizing equipment and dish ware. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-49-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed rice stored in nonfood grade containers in back storage are. **Repeat Violation**
14-15-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw fish in reach-in cooler on cooks line. Observed operator move chicken to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed tubs of chicken stored on floor in Walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Thai Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Thai Bistro on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Thai Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Thai Bistro.
How does Thai Bistro compare to other restaurants in Venice?
Thai Bistro most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Venice average of 79.
Has Thai Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Thai Bistro have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Thai Bistro means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Thai Bistro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Thai Bistro is inspected around two times per year on average.
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