Thai of Basil West Bay in Largo
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1700 W Bay Dr, Largo, FL 33770Thai of Basil West Bay in Largo has been inspected 26 times since at least 2015, accumulating 198 violations—an average of 7.6 per inspection, significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility experienced one emergency closure on April 23, 2015 for roach activity and received $400 in fines through a single disciplinary action. High-priority violations have been recurring across the record, including employee health reporting violations (appearing in at least 3 inspections), improper cooking temperatures (cited in 6 of the most recent 8 inspections), improper hand and arm washing (appearing in multiple inspections), and consumer advisory violations (documented in 7 of the last 8 inspections). Management awareness violations and chemical storage issues have also appeared repeatedly. The most recent inspection on November 10, 2025 was completed with no further action, though it documented three consumer advisory violations.
Most recent closure: April 23, 2015 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Thai of Basil West Bay in Largo: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Thai of Basil West Bay in Largo: Emergency Closure History (1)
| Date | Reason | Reopened |
|---|---|---|
| Roach activity | 15:17:00 |
Thai of Basil West Bay in Largo: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2015019232 | $400.00 | Apr 24, 2015 | Fort Lauderdale |
Thai of Basil West Bay in Largo: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections29 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections20 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections23 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
Thai of Basil West Bay in Largo: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Thai of Basil West Bay in Largo last inspected?
- Thai of Basil West Bay in Largo was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 4, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- When was Thai of Basil West Bay in Largo last shut down?
- Thai of Basil West Bay in Largo was last shut down on April 23, 2015 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Thai of Basil West Bay in Largo?
- The most frequently cited violations at Thai of Basil West Bay in Largo are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Thai of Basil West Bay in Largo had?
- Thai of Basil West Bay in Largo has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Thai of Basil West Bay in Largo find?
- Thai of Basil West Bay in Largo was most recently inspected on May 4, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Thai of Basil West Bay in Largo ever been shut down?
- Yes, Thai of Basil West Bay in Largo has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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 V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V50 (Adequate lighting) mean?
- Violation 50 (Adequate lighting) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/50.
- Has Thai of Basil West Bay in Largo faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Thai of Basil West Bay in Largo has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Thai of Basil West Bay in Largo been fined?
- Thai of Basil West Bay in Largo has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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