Rouen Thai Restaurant

3324 W Gandy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33611
Southeast Asian
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Rouen Thai Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 12, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

That's lower than the typical Tampa restaurant, which scores around 79. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw eggs and raw fish over bottled beer in walk in cooler at time of inspection.
08A-11-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle stored on shelf in kitchen not labeled at time of inspection. Bottle filled with purple cleaner
41-17-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared food items in walk in coolers not labeled at time of inspection.
02C-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles are soiled with old food debris at time of inspection
23-24-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between reach in cooler and reach in freezer at time of inspection.
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets are soiled at time of inspection.
23-03-4
61
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on cooks line soiled at time of inspection.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed small green bucket with blue towel in hand wash sink in back room by large walk in cooler at time of inspection.
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of bean sprouts on floor of large walk in cooler at time of inspection.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed small metal tongs stored on oven door handle at time of inspection.
10-20-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened water bottle store on shelf with customer food in large walk in cooler at time of inspection.
12B-13-4
70
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
74
Aug 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed vegetables stored in a togo handle bag in the freezer on cooks line at time of inspection.
14-15-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle stored next to double sink in kitchen unlabeled at time of inspection
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained in kitchen at time of inspection
22-02-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed open chocolate wafer package on prep table in kitchen during inspection. Operator disposed of chocolate wafer during inspection
12B-02-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between lift top reach in and white refrigerator during inspection. Operator removed knife to be washed **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee opened water bottle stored in small walk in cooler in kitchen at time of inspection
12B-13-4
61
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
47
Dec 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Mar 14, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Squirt bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Dawn soap per operator
41-17-4
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 copy to operator **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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 copy to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Back room **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In standing water. Moved to walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
52
Oct 31, 2022
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards
22-02-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
32-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.kitchen, by reachin cooler **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Sugar **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
58
Sep 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. White 13 gal plastic bag in freezer with direct food contact
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic container in handsink
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container in sugar **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cooks line
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watches
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Numerous items **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar per management **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
50

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rouen Thai Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rouen Thai Restaurant on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rouen Thai Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Rouen Thai Restaurant.

How does Rouen Thai Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Rouen Thai Restaurant most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Rouen Thai Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rouen Thai Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Rouen Thai Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Rouen Thai Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Rouen Thai Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.