Thai Samurai
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
47
Score
Thai Samurai has been inspected nine times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 15, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around five violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up four times.
The city-wide average sits at 78, which Thai Samurai's 47 doesn't quite reach. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator placed item in freezer. Rechecked temps a. sprouts (55F - Cold Holding) 48f b. cooked pork egg rolls (50F - Cold Holding) 43f **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Water hose connected to y-splitter at mop sink without vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 2lbs of Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna fish in reach-in cooler near sushi bar bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed operator voluntarily discarded fish. **Repeat Violation**
01B-13-4
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. Some expired on 09-30-2025.
53B-14-5
Basic - 2lbs of Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna fish in reach-in cooler near sushi bar bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed operator voluntarily discarded fish. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Accumulation of black substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located in kitchen near dishmachine.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Gauge not registering.
16-38-5
47
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding right beside cook line wok Rice noodles (50F - Cold Holding); employee added ice during walk through Reach in cooler bean sprouts (47F - Cold Holding); half pan Plate sitting on cold holding cooler. shrimp (56F - Cold Holding) Put down inside reach in cooler. Retemp Rice noodles (40F - Cold Holding); bean sprouts (43F - Cold Holding); shrimp (35F - Cold Holding) **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Most handles at cook line
23-24-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage water on prep table. Employee moved
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets on ginger underneath sushi prep table. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets at cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Opposite of fryer.
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple siting around hand wash sink and on cutting boards.
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
58
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used in containers on cucumbers and onions in sushi bar
14-86-1
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink on cook line has food debris in it
31A-11-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna thawed in original packaging, states on package to removed before thawing
06-09-1
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook preparing green peppers with bracelets that hang down onto cutting board, bracelets removed **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in sushi bar soiled
22-08-4
58
May 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Emailed to manager **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to manager **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler racks spiled with debris **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
82
May 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook make line next to expo windpw: cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); tofu (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); egg roll (45F - Cold Holding); diced tofu (45F - Cold Holding). Manager will call for service and ice product. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottles of febreeze air freshener on shelf with clean plates. Manager removed **Warning**
41-10-4
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. Emailed to manager **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler racks spiled with debris **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to manager **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
51-13-4
61
Dec 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
41
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee loaded dirty dishes them removed clean dishes, explained to operator proper handling of clean items and hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled, reach in freezer and reach in coolers soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Can blocking sink employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Some fish not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Multiple areas of seating area and kitchen cove molding dislodged from wall.
36-03-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under 3 compartment sink. I dead roach under shelf on cooks line operator cleaned them both up and sanitized effected areas. **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee moved.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on clean table.
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Debris on floor under equipment
36-73-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator moved them. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple towels in reach in coolers on hot line to soak up excess water, and soiled towels on clean food prep tables.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Prepped fish and items not labeled by common name.
02D-01-5
43
Oct 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Aug 12, 2022
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment soiled with food debris **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-12: Cooking equipment still has some build up on it. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Thai Samurai last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Thai Samurai on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Thai Samurai?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Thai Samurai.
How does Thai Samurai compare to other restaurants in New Port Richey?
Thai Samurai most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the New Port Richey average of 78.
Has Thai Samurai's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Thai Samurai have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Thai Samurai 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 Samurai inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Thai Samurai is inspected around three times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants