Thai Sticky Rice
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
82
Score
Thai Sticky Rice has been inspected eight times since 2022. On Apr 2, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Thai Sticky Rice's latest score is in line with the Valrico average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open container of half and half not dated.
02C-03-5
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 food in bulk sugar. Operator removed scoop **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water at 114F. Operator turned up heat. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
82
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Multiple items in all coolers and freezers not date marked
02C-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked tofu held cold at 60F. Operator moved into different location in flip top cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator placed handle-up. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
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 food in bulk rice. Operator placed handle-up. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust buildup on box fan in kitchen. Hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in bulk rice bins. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of salt on floor near back door. Operator placed on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
58
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottles of Medicine on dry storage rack next to clean plates. Manager moved **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food items on prep table next to food for restaurant Manager moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler racks soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
74
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed containers with no handles being used in their dry storage to scoop dry rice and sugar. Observed container with no handle to scoop cooked rice. Manager removed all containers. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves in the dry storage area.
14-45-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles with dust build up in the front area and the entrance of the kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the flip top units on the cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink on the prep table in the prep area.
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the utensils used to scoop rice in standing water temping 65F. Manager turned crock pot up to raise temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
70
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of water
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
82
Oct 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cooler
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gaskets
23-03-4
82
Mar 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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 operator
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed to operator
11-26-1
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted at storage area
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table adjacent to 3-compartment sink
12B-07-4
74
Jul 15, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 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. Observed tested at 0ppm Operator was instructed to use 3-compartment sink until dish machine is fixed **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed air mist stored on shelf above prep table Corrected-observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink on cookline
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for dish machine
16-37-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected-observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee watch stored on clean dish shelf near prep line **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets of walk-in freezer torn
14-11-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bag of carrots stored in floor in walk-in cooler
08B-47-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Thai Sticky Rice last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Thai Sticky Rice on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Thai Sticky Rice?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Thai Sticky Rice.
How does Thai Sticky Rice compare to other restaurants in Valrico?
Thai Sticky Rice most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Valrico average of 81.
Has Thai Sticky Rice's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Thai Sticky Rice have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Thai Sticky Rice 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 Sticky Rice inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Thai Sticky Rice is inspected around two times per year on average.
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