Thai Spice and Sushi in Lakewood Ranch

Last inspected:

8209 Natures Way Ste 111, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
Overview

Thai Spice and Sushi in Lakewood Ranch has recorded 25 inspections over approximately nine years with 211 total violations, averaging 8.4 violations per inspection—significantly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations appeared in every inspection from 2023 onward (8 consecutive inspections), chemical storage violations were cited in all 8 most recent inspections, and proper cooking temperature violations were documented in 6 of the last 8 inspections. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $400. The most recent inspection on November 14, 2025 resulted in 21 violations including high-priority findings for employee health policy, chemical storage, food contact surfaces, approved food source, and hand/arm washing, with the disposition "Inspection Completed - No Further Action."

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

26Inspections
222Violations
0Closures
1Fire
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Thai Spice and Sushi in Lakewood Ranch: Comparison to Manatee County Averages

This Facility 8.5 violations / inspection 8.5 violations per inspection
Manatee County Avg 4.78 violations / inspection 4.78 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Manatee County Avg 0.15 closures / facility 0.15 county average

Thai Spice and Sushi in Lakewood Ranch: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for Thai Spice and Sushi in Lakewood Ranch
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
7--2024061205 $400.00 Sep 4, 2024 Fort Lauderdale

Thai Spice and Sushi in Lakewood Ranch: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-06-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher is inaccessible. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher stored behind bulk food storage and Dish Machine.

Thai Spice and Sushi in Lakewood Ranch: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)

— 1 inspection9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections23 violations · 15 high priority
— 3 inspections37 violations · 23 high priority
— 3 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections20 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections11 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 5 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Thai Spice and Sushi in Lakewood Ranch: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Thai Spice and Sushi in Lakewood Ranch last inspected?
Thai Spice and Sushi in Lakewood Ranch was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 8, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Thai Spice and Sushi in Lakewood Ranch?
The most frequently cited violations at Thai Spice and Sushi in Lakewood Ranch are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing, Chemical properly stored.
How many health inspections has Thai Spice and Sushi in Lakewood Ranch had?
Thai Spice and Sushi in Lakewood Ranch has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Thai Spice and Sushi in Lakewood Ranch find?
Thai Spice and Sushi in Lakewood Ranch was most recently inspected on May 8, 2026 with 11 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Thai Spice and Sushi in Lakewood Ranch ever been shut down?
No, Thai Spice and Sushi in Lakewood Ranch has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
What does Florida violation V09 (No contamination) mean?
Violation 09 (No contamination) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/09.
Has Thai Spice and Sushi in Lakewood Ranch had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Thai Spice and Sushi in Lakewood Ranch has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Thai Spice and Sushi in Lakewood Ranch faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Thai Spice and Sushi in Lakewood Ranch has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has Thai Spice and Sushi in Lakewood Ranch been fined?
Thai Spice and Sushi in Lakewood Ranch has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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