How many health inspections has BANZAI, SUSHI & THAI RESTAURANT had?

BANZAI, SUSHI & THAI RESTAURANT has had 22 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has BANZAI, SUSHI & THAI RESTAURANT ever been shut down?

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

What are the most common violations at BANZAI, SUSHI & THAI RESTAURANT?

The most frequently cited violations at BANZAI, SUSHI & THAI RESTAURANT are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Toxic substance control.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?

INFORMED CHOICE: Without consumer advisory, customers with compromised immune systems, elderly, pregnant women, and young children cannot make informed decisions about consuming raw or undercooked foods. Raw oysters carry Vibrio vulnificus (50% fatality in at-risk groups). Undercooked eggs carry Salmonella Enteritidis. Raw fish may contain Anisakis parasites. Provide written consumer advisory with: disclosure identifying menu items containing raw or undercooked animal foods (eggs, meat, fish, shellfish), and a reminder statement about increased risk of foodborne illness. Must be on menu, placard, or other conspicuous written format. Covers items like rare burgers, sushi, sunny-side-up eggs, raw oysters.

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.

BANZAI, SUSHI & THAI RESTAURANT

3208 LAKE WASHINGTON RD, Melbourne, FL 32934

Brevard County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: BANZAI INC · License: SEA1505572

BANZAI, SUSHI & THAI RESTAURANT in Melbourne, FL has 22 inspections on record with 197 total violations (9 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

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Data current as of February 20, 2025

Inspection History (22)

Feb 20, 2025 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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