Thuy Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
82
Score
Thuy Cafe appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 23, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Thuy Cafe's latest score of 82 sits above the St. Petersburg average of 77. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator is missing proof of training for one employee. All other employees observed has current food handler training.
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food stored in reach-in cooler not identified or segregated.
08B-49-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Establishment is selling foods packaged on site. Items are located at to-go cooler next to front counter. **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
82
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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. Inspector provided a copy of DBPR form HR 5030-104.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked noodles in rear standing reach-in cooler not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin Costed at front counter.
22-20-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of bread oven at front counter with accumulation of bread crumbs.
22-08-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Establishment is utilizing a hold holding unit at front counter for customers to purchase packaged food. Instructed operator on labeling requirements.
02D-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign at front handwash sink or kitchen handwash sink. Inspector provided to operator who posted. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach-in cooler at front counter
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Discussed with manager to try to keep lid closed.
33-16-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed bean sprouts stored above cooked noodles in rear standing reach-in cooler
08B-17-4
58
Apr 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on top of reach-in cooler at front counter soiled with food buildup between cracks.
22-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon handle touching cooked rice in warmer on prep table. Operator removed spoon.
10-06-5
86
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in tea service area
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Dead fly on open container of jelly in reach in cooler. Operator discarded.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 3 compartment sink chlorine 200+ ppm Operator re made water 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Food in freezer needs date marking
02C-04-5
Basic - Dead flies on premises. Dead fly on open container of jelly in reach in cooler. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Water bottles on floor in dry storage
08B-38-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Gran and go cooler food needs basic information.
02D-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In main kitchen
22-16-4
45
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Four 5# cans honey barbecue cans dented on shelf with undamaged food
01B-01-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies moving throughout restaurant
35A-02-6
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Four 5# cans honey barbecue cans dented on shelf with undamaged food
08B-20-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
67
Jul 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Grocery bags used for food storage in reach in coolers - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-28: **Time Extended**
14-31-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All foods in reach in cooler made previous day as per the per person in charge need date marking. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-28: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
78
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Establishment removed/covered/defaced closure sign posted by the division. Operator admitted to covering sign with paper. She un covered sign at inspector's request **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
50-07-4
86
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies near sugar cane press 3 live flies in dining room 2 live flies in kitchen not landing
35A-02-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Grocery bags used for food storage in reach in coolers
14-31-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 25 live roaches behind clean dish and onion storage rack in kitchen. 3 live roaches behind paint above mop sink 2 live roaches in wooden packed full food storage cabinet next to oven in kitchen. 5 live roaches roaming on open floor in kitchen near cooks line. 2 live roaches behind cove moulding under hand sink in kitchen
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All foods in reach in cooler made previous day as per the per person in charge need date marking.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen hand wash sink
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Eggs, milk and other ingredients used for cooking stored in customer self service drink cooler in lobby
08B-37-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single service items on floor in dining area
25-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Fly strip hanging in kitchen with approximately 30 dead flies.
35A-06-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in dining room near self serve soda cooler 3 dead roaches near grease trap lid in kitchen 1 dead roach in onion storage bin.
35A-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bus tub off cooked beef on floor in kitchen st start of inspection. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
41
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies near front counter - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: 3 live flies near front counter **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Chicken broth thawed on 2/6/23, no date added - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: **Time Extended**
02C-08-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in kitchen **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Accumulation of dust on ceiling in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Employee drink ice machine behind front counter - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: Employee beverage on shelf next to avocados at front counter **Time Extended**
12B-14-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of food debris and trash under cooking equipment - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on front counter with accumulation of food debris - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Kimchi and flan in self service reach in cooler not properly labeled, discussed proper procedures with operator - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: Flan in self service cooler with no label **Time Extended**
02D-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of food residue on bottom of reach in freezer. Gaskets on reach in cooler in center of kitchen soiled with food residue - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
55
Nov 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -tapioca pearl(50F - Cold Holding) Items was not held out of temperature for more than 4 hours
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -stove top has accumulation of food residue **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. -frozen shrimp prepped on11/9/22 Discussed date marking with operator during time of inspection.
02C-04-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -can with no handle used to scoop rice at shelf with microwave
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -wooden cutting board in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -water bottles on prep table at front counter
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cellphone on counter with breads at front counter Operator moved cellphone during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -scoop handle in rice at prep station in kitchen
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -utensils at boba station in water at 76 degrees Fahrenheit
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -stove oven at cooks line has accumulation of food debris -oven at front. Has accumulation of food residue **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -boxes of to-go items on floor at exit door
25-05-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -at shelf with microwave in kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) Discussed proper concentration with operator during time of inspection.
21-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -container with powder substance on rack next to glass reach in cooler in kitchen area -squeeze bottles at cooks line **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
35
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Thuy Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Thuy Cafe on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Thuy Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Thuy Cafe.
How does Thuy Cafe compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Thuy Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Thuy Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Thuy Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Thuy Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Thuy Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Thuy Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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