How many health inspections has TOM YUM THAI & SUSHI RESTAURANT had?

TOM YUM THAI & SUSHI RESTAURANT has had 22 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has TOM YUM THAI & SUSHI RESTAURANT ever been shut down?

No, TOM YUM THAI & SUSHI RESTAURANT has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at TOM YUM THAI & SUSHI RESTAURANT?

The most frequently cited violations at TOM YUM THAI & SUSHI RESTAURANT are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Employee health policy.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?

BACTERIAL BIOFILM: Improperly cleaned multi-use utensils develop bacterial biofilms within 24 hours. These biofilms protect pathogens (Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli) from routine sanitizing — requiring physical scrubbing to remove. Each use of a contaminated utensil transfers pathogens to food. Improperly cleaned cutting boards harbor 200x more bacteria than a toilet seat. Clean and sanitize all multi-use utensils using the 3-compartment sink method: Wash in hot soapy water (110°F minimum), rinse in clean water, sanitize in approved solution (50-100 ppm chlorine or 200-400 ppm quaternary ammonium for 30 seconds), air dry. Or use properly functioning commercial dishwasher. Clean utensils at least every 4 hours during continuous use.

TOM YUM THAI & SUSHI RESTAURANT

104 PATRICIA AVE, Dunedin, FL 34698

Pinellas County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: JP YING CHA ROEN INC · License: SEA6209024

TOM YUM THAI & SUSHI RESTAURANT in Dunedin, FL has 22 inspections on record with 219 total violations (10 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

22Inspections

219Violations

0Closures

Data current as of June 18, 2025

Inspection History (22)

Jun 18, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jan 24, 2025 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Jan 15, 2025 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

May 23, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

Nov 3, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 2, 2023 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Jun 7, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Jun 5, 2023 — Routine - Food· 18 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Dec 12, 2022 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Jun 27, 2022 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

Apr 26, 2022 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V06 Handwashing facilities

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Sep 27, 2021 — Complaint Full· 22 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Feb 18, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Oct 8, 2020 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

May 6, 2020 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Nov 26, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 4, 2019 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 16, 2018 — Routine - Food· 13 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Jan 17, 2018 — Routine - Food· 14 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Jul 17, 2017 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Jan 20, 2017 — Routine - Food· 18 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V06 Handwashing facilities

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Jul 5, 2016 — Routine - Food· 23 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

How Does This Facility Compare?

TOM YUM THAI & SUSHI RESTAURANT has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Pinellas County average of 0.27 closures per facility. It has averaged 10 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.56.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has TOM YUM THAI & SUSHI RESTAURANT had?: TOM YUM THAI & SUSHI RESTAURANT has had 22 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has TOM YUM THAI & SUSHI RESTAURANT ever been shut down?: No, TOM YUM THAI & SUSHI RESTAURANT has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at TOM YUM THAI & SUSHI RESTAURANT?: The most frequently cited violations at TOM YUM THAI & SUSHI RESTAURANT are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Employee health policy.

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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

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