Thai of Basil West Bay
Last inspected: Nov 10, 2025
90
Score
Across the available record, Thai of Basil West Bay has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 10, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about 10 violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine”, showing up six times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Largo restaurant scores 75. The record reflects steady performance over time.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
90
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice 76f, put in reach in cooler.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked duckcooling 110f, sitting on prep table. Spoke to operator regarding cooling temperatures. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar, one missing.
31B-04-4
67
Dec 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. Some training certificates are locked in the office . - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: SafeStaff certificates provided for some employees **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom near bar area . Reviewed with manager . - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.. Reviewed with manager - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
74
Oct 29, 2024
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. Missing freezing records for August . Reviewed with manager to keep 90 days of freezing records . Records locked in office per manager .
01D-02-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Phonesavanh L Sihapanya 9/11/19 expired 9/11/2024 . Manager took exam on 10/22/ 2024 with no results yet . Only food manager
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice cubes inside hand wash sink next to ice bin in front counter area . Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only .
31A-11-4
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. Some training certificates are locked in the office .
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on shelf at sushi bar . Manager labeled spray bottle . **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.. Reviewed with manager
16-21-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom near bar area . Reviewed with manager .
32-12-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board in food prep area .
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in front counter area next to ice bin
31B-04-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in walk in cooler . Reviewed with manager .
08B-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor in sushi bar area . Manager relocated bucket **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
41
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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 in storage room
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - ice cubes inside hand wash sink in back kitchen - discussed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in back kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit ( walk in cooler ) with food to be served to customers.manager relocated employee drink **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
64
Aug 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell egg, touch clean plate without washing hands. Educated operator on proper hand hygiene procedures. Operator cleaned and sanitized plate. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer exceeds 200ppm. Operator discarded chlorine sanitizer and refilled. Reading is 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Cracked raw shell egg in reach-in cooler.
01B-14-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine located in kitchen.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dishwasher has an accumulation of dust buildup.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles above prep table on cook line has an accumulation of dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Non working glass plates and bowls on table near dishwasher not protected.
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator displaying expired license. 02/20/2020 Stated he is unable to print current license. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards in kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Sodas stored on floor near front counter.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer located in dry-storage room.
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 touching rice inside container.
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets non reach-in cooler on cook line. Shelves rusted in dry-storage room.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-n coolers on cook line soiled with food debris buildup.
22-16-4
37
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -shrimp (48F - Cold Holding), operator moved to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line shows accumulation of debris on interior.
22-08-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed at time of inspection shows expiration date of 2-1-2023.
50-09-4
78
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at front counter had clean wiping clothes drying on it. Operator moved the wiping clothes. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Surface rust in kitchen, on bottom shelf of prep table located behind the dishwasher. **Warning**
22-31-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Frozen sushi snow crab, conch and beef not date marked in stand up freezer in kitchen, behind the three compartment sink. Educated operator and Operator dated all food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in outside of kitchen rear room shows mold like substance. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top rear of dish machine shows accumulation of debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and staining. Cutting boards on two and three door deli cooler shows cut marks. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee food on prep table in kitchen to the right of the stand up freezer. Employee moved food off prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Tear in gasket on two door deli cooler in kitchen, behind the fryers. Torn gasket on three door deli cooler in kitchen on main cook line behind the grill. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor drain soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor drain underneath dish machine shows mold like substance. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of toaster oven underneath microwave in kitchen to the left of the Wok cooking grill shows accumulation of debris and grease. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
33-11-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk-in cooler show accumulation of debris. Hoods on cook line shows accumulation of debris and grease. Cinder blocks at front counter holding up sushi display case not easily cleanable. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Single serve plastic large cup to go container Re used as evidenced in dish area with a stack of containers. **Warning**
25-32-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in keg cooler up front at front counter. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Raspberry sauce, sweet soy sauce in walk-in cooler no labeled. Operator labeled the items. **Warning**
02D-01-5
39
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over edamame in reach in freezer or kitchen. Educated employee and sending proper storage hand out as well. Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored above ready to eat beans on speed rack in walk in cooler. Educated employee and they moved to proper storage shelf. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-25: Raw fish over spring rolls Raw beef over raw fish in stand up, two door freezer in back of kithara near three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler of cook line stained. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-25: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice individually portioned not date marked in 2 door stand up freezer. Educated employee and he date marked properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-25: Rice not dated in walk-in cooler. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-25: interior of ice machine soiled. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-25: Still shows accumulation of debris on exterior of dish machine **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of grain inside 5 gallon bucket on floor of walk in cooler. Educated employee and asked them to move to a shelf or ensure it is 6 inches of floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-25: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Thai of Basil West Bay last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Thai of Basil West Bay on file is from Nov 10, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Thai of Basil West Bay?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Thai of Basil West Bay.
How does Thai of Basil West Bay compare to other restaurants in Largo?
Thai of Basil West Bay most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Largo average of 75.
Has Thai of Basil West Bay's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Thai of Basil West Bay have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Thai of Basil West Bay 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 of Basil West Bay inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Thai of Basil West Bay is inspected around three times per year on average.
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