When was Tuptim Thai Restaurant & Sushi Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tuptim Thai Restaurant & Sushi Bar on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tuptim Thai Restaurant & Sushi Bar?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Tuptim Thai Restaurant & Sushi Bar.

How does Tuptim Thai Restaurant & Sushi Bar compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

Tuptim Thai Restaurant & Sushi Bar most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.

Has Tuptim Thai Restaurant & Sushi Bar's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Tuptim Thai Restaurant & Sushi Bar have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Tuptim Thai Restaurant & Sushi Bar means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Tuptim Thai Restaurant & Sushi Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tuptim Thai Restaurant & Sushi Bar is inspected around five times per year on average.

Tuptim Thai Restaurant & Sushi Bar Health Inspection Score & History — Gainesville, FL

Dec 7, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tofu (44,45,48F - Cold Holding) items in reach in cooler with the lids kept open constantly, operator closed lids. rice (75F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding) items sitting out on reach in cooler cutting board, operator placed items in cooler. cabbage (53,70F - Cold Holding) items sitting on table in prep area, operator placed in walk in cooler. half and half cream (48F - Cold Holding) item in sliding door cooler by drink machine, operator stated cream is constantly taken out of cooler to make Thai tea during lunch service. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-07: **Time Extended**

03A-02-5

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 25 in varies areas of kitchen(around drain in dish room, around drain under Three compartment sink, and around mop sink located in kitchen). **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: Observed approximately 6 live flies in varies areas of establishment. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Observed no live flies, but live roaches were observed. 1 on wall in hallway outside of walk in cooler door, 1 on wall behind dish machine, 1 on floor under Handwash sink on cooks line, 1 on wall above mop sink. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-07: 1 on the leg of prep table in side prep room and 1 crawling on wall in hallway across from walk in cooler. **Time Extended**

35A-02-6

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-07: **Time Extended**

22-41-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches in water heater room. 1 dead in back dry storage/extra storage room. 3 dead on floor behind reach in coolers on cooks line. 15 on floor in dish machine room on floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: Observed approximately 25 dead roaches throughout establishment. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: 2 dead on cooks line, 1 dead under dry storage rack in back storage area, 3 dead under cooking range on cooks line. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-07: Observed no dead roaches. **Time Extended**

35A-03-4

61

Dec 6, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tofu (44,45,48F - Cold Holding) items in reach in cooler with the lids kept open constantly, operator closed lids. rice (75F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding) items sitting out on reach in cooler cutting board, operator placed items in cooler. cabbage (53,70F - Cold Holding) items sitting on table in prep area, operator placed in walk in cooler. half and half cream (48F - Cold Holding) item in sliding door cooler by drink machine, operator stated cream is constantly taken out of cooler to make Thai tea during lunch service. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**

03A-02-5

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 25 in varies areas of kitchen(around drain in dish room, around drain under Three compartment sink, and around mop sink located in kitchen). **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: Observed approximately 6 live flies in varies areas of establishment. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Observed no live flies, but live roaches were observed. 1 on wall in hallway outside of walk in cooler door, 1 on wall behind dish machine, 1 on floor under Handwash sink on cooks line, 1 on wall above mop sink. **Time Extended**

35A-02-6

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**

22-41-4

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**

53B-01-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches in water heater room. 1 dead in back dry storage/extra storage room. 3 dead on floor behind reach in coolers on cooks line. 15 on floor in dish machine room on floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: Observed approximately 25 dead roaches throughout establishment. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: 2 dead on cooks line, 1 dead under dry storage rack in back storage area, 3 dead under cooking range on cooks line. **Time Extended**

35A-03-4

55

Dec 5, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: **Time Extended**

22-41-4

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tofu (44,45,48F - Cold Holding) items in reach in cooler with the lids kept open constantly, operator closed lids. rice (75F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding) items sitting out on reach in cooler cutting board, operator placed items in cooler. cabbage (53,70F - Cold Holding) items sitting on table in prep area, operator placed in walk in cooler. half and half cream (48F - Cold Holding) item in sliding door cooler by drink machine, operator stated cream is constantly taken out of cooler to make Thai tea during lunch service. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: **Time Extended**

03A-02-5

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 25 in varies areas of kitchen(around drain in dish room, around drain under Three compartment sink, and around mop sink located in kitchen). **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: Observed approximately 6 live flies in varies areas of establishment. **Time Extended**

35A-02-6

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: **Time Extended**

53B-01-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches in water heater room. 1 dead in back dry storage/extra storage room. 3 dead on floor behind reach in coolers on cooks line. 15 on floor in dish machine room on floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: Observed approximately 25 dead roaches throughout establishment. **Time Extended**

35A-03-4

55

Dec 4, 2024

Routine - Food

6 critical violations. 7 major violations. 12 minor violations.

View 25 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Refrigerant cans on shelf above dried seaweed and sesame seeds on shelf across from ice machine, employee moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

41-10-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tofu (44,45,48F - Cold Holding) items in reach in cooler with the lids kept open constantly, operator closed lids. rice (75F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding) items sitting out on reach in cooler cutting board, operator placed items in cooler. cabbage (53,70F - Cold Holding) items sitting on table in prep area, operator placed in walk in cooler. half and half cream (48F - Cold Holding) item in sliding door cooler by drink machine, operator stated cream is constantly taken out of cooler to make Thai tea during lunch service. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 6 live roaches on the backside of reach in coolers on cooks line some hiding behind cove molding and sink fixture. 2 on reach in cooler gaskets of same coolers on cooks line. 5 crawling on wall/piping behind/under dish machine. **Warning**

35A-05-4

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Togo bags containing raw meat located inside walk in freezer.

14-31-5

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 25 in varies areas of kitchen(around drain in dish room, around drain under Three compartment sink, and around mop sink located in kitchen). **Warning**

35A-02-6

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

22-41-4

Intermediate - Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. Crab rangoons containing imitation crab meat on the menu. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

52-03-4

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. **Repeat Violation**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cooks line stained. Interior small reach in cooler behind sushi bar. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee washing pot at Handwash sink on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Also no soap at sink behind bar. **Repeat Violation**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-01-5

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.

11-26-1

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Drying dish rack located next to dish machine with the surface starting to rust. Cutting board on cooks line with multiple cut marks. Reach in cooler door next to Handwash sink on cooks line the gasket is torn.

14-11-5

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Metal flooring in walk in cooler is in disrepair.

36-11-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Noodles soaking in water on floor in hallway in kitchen. Cooking oil on floor in same hallway.

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoops in water at 75F. Knife in between reach in cooler flip top lid stored in manner that is not easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation**

10-07-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of cooking equipment on cooks line. Small reach in cooler gaskets located behind sushi bar.

23-03-4

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Bottom shelf on table across from walk in freezer.

14-20-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of plastic containers on floor in back storage room, employee placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler on cooks line next to mop sink.

29-49-6

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Located in back storage room.

51-11-4

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches in water heater room. 1 dead in back dry storage/extra storage room. 3 dead on floor behind reach in coolers on cooks line. 15 on floor in dish machine room on floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

35A-03-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table located on cooks line, employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table located on cooks line.

40-06-5

11

Jul 1, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Floors, Walls, and Ceilings Clean and in Good Repair

FL-52

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

16

Dec 8, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 17, 2023

Routine - Food

5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 16 minor violations.

View 26 violations

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food/ clean utensils without washing hands. Employee touched raw shrimp then proceeded to touch handles of wok pan and ladle handles to sauces/spices.

12A-12-4

High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee in dish room drank from employee drink then began putting away clean dishes.

12A-05-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw sushi fish over sauces in walk in cooler. Operator moved fish to the bottom. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. mussels (51F - Cold Holding); scallops (48F - Cold Holding); squid (64F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler, operator stated that employee had pulled thawed items at room temperature. Employee placed ice on items.

03A-02-5

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of blue cleaning chemical on prep table next to cutting board across from walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior microwave behind bar.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink next to ice machine the pipes underneath are not connected. **Warning**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensil in Handwash sink in dish room. Container in Handwash sink by ice machine. **Repeat Violation**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink by bar. **Repeat Violation**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sticky rice in walk in cooler made a few previous days no date.

02C-02-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Small reach in freezer near sushi making area.

14-69-4

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. All hood filters missing above cooks line.

14-42-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Sauce containers and vinegar in back storage room. Sauce and noodles on floor in hallway leading to the back of kitchen. A few items on floor in walk in freezer ( fish and chicken.) **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In back storage area.

36-22-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing at room temperature on shelf on cooks line. Operator stated mussels, squid, and scallops were also thawed at room temperature indicated by temperatures that were taken. **Repeat Violation**

06-01-5

Basic - Stored food not covered. Dumplings in walk in freezer no cover.

08B-12-5

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Behind bar area.

29-49-6

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drinking cups stacked together before air drying. **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo cups on floor and Togo boxes not inverted in back storage room. **Repeat Violation**

25-05-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee iced coffee drink in reach in cooler on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**

12B-13-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On multiple containers some containing a different food than labeled and other containers on clean dish rack near Three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**

16-46-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The hood area is soiled. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden shelf above table in plating area/room. **Repeat Violation**

14-47-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop and spoons is water at 89F by rice cooker. Tongs on oven door handle on cooks line.

10-07-4

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 on floor behind bar. 3 on floor in room with air unit and water heater. **Repeat Violation**

35A-03-4

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Ice bucket on floor by ice machine.

24-07-4

13

Jul 13, 2023

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 16 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee placed soiled dishes in dishwasher then started putting away clean dishes with the same gloves.

12A-13-4

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee cutting carrots in prep room no gloves. Operator had employee placed gloves on hands. **Corrective Action Taken**

09-01-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (112F - Hot Holding) in container on cutting board of reach in cooler on cooks line, item was finished before retemps could be taken.

03B-01-6

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. 2 bottles of cleaner by clean plates on rack in warewashing room. Chemical moved. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large chemical containers in front of Handwash sink in warewashing area making the sink inaccessible. Green plant in container of water inside the same hand washing sink.

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At sink behind bar. Employee placed at bar. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused extra pots and reach in cooler by back door in storage room.

33-31-5

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw sushi fishes thawing at room temperature behind bar, employee placed fish in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo boxes on floor in back storage room.

25-05-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Multiple plastic containers in warewashing room on clean dish rack. Some containers on clean dish rack over Three compartment sink in prep room.

16-46-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in freezer gasket soiled. The top of water heater.

23-03-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden shelves in walk in freezer and in the back dry storage area. Shelf in prep area that is wooden and not sealed.

14-47-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoops in water at 74F in prep room. Operator removed all water. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bean sprouts in walk in cooler. Multiple items in walk in freezer. Noodles in water soaking on floor in hallway outside of kitchen.

08B-38-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In the back storage room.

36-73-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on clean dish rack in warewashing room.

24-08-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 drinks on storage racks in hallway between kitchen and dish area. Drink on shelf above clean dishes on rack in dish machine room.

12B-07-4

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. The sliding doors of the sushi fish cases. Rice bulk container lid in disrepair.

14-71-4

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Multiple dead in room with water heater inside across from employee bathroom.

35A-03-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket by ice machine not inverted.

24-05-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In small hallway behind walk in freezer.

36-32-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scoops in dry rice and corn starch.

14-01-5

20

Nov 22, 2022

Routine - Food

6 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp (58F - Cold Holding); beef (46F - Cold Holding); chicken (76F - Cold Holding); noodles (47F - Cold Holding) operator stated that while prepping items the doors are constantly open and closed, operator placed ice inside cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-22: **Time Extended**

03A-02-5

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Dead roach on glass noodles in container on cooks line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-22: **Time Extended**

01B-03-5

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. On wooden piece on wall next to paper towel dispenser near mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-22: **Time Extended**

35A-23-4

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 roaches crawling on wall behind reach in cooler on cooks line, 2 crawling on floor behind same reach in cooler, 2 crawling on the underside of a prep table on cooks line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-22: Observed 1 roach crawling on wall by the breaker box/hood on and off switch, manager killed roach. **Time Extended**

35A-05-4

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Multiple containers in reach in coolers on cooks line with different foods inside, containers holding dried spices and seeds as well. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-22: **Time Extended**

14-15-4

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed 10 ppm, employee primed lines to read 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-22: **Time Extended**

22-41-4

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior ice machine. Stained cutting board on cooks line. Inside beer keg cooler behind bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-22: **Time Extended**

22-02-4

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container blocking Handwash sink in dish room, metal piece inside Handwash sink next to ice machine, shrimp thawing inside Handwash sink on cooks line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-22: **Time Extended**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At dish room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-22: **Time Extended**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Behind bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-22: **Time Extended**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle behind bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-22: **Time Extended**

41-17-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple drinks on shelf above reach in cooler on cooks line, beverages on prep table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-22: **Time Extended**

12B-07-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting boards with deep cut marks 1 on cooks line reach in cooler and 1 on shelf at rice cooking area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-22: **Time Extended**

14-11-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under all equipment on cooks line. Walls soiled throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-22: **Time Extended**

36-73-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on floor in back storage room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-22: **Time Extended**

08B-38-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door handles, manager moved tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-22: **Time Extended**

10-20-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The sides of fryers on cooks line. Hood filters on cooks line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-22: **Time Extended**

23-03-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Multiple containers on clean dish racks and holding food items. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-22: **Time Extended**

16-46-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of Togo boxes on floor in back storage room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-22: **Time Extended**

25-05-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in standing water in Handwash sink on cooks line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-22: **Time Extended**

06-01-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On the counter next to cutting board at sushi area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-22: **Time Extended**

21-12-4

15

Nov 21, 2022

Routine - Food

6 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp (58F - Cold Holding); beef (46F - Cold Holding); chicken (76F - Cold Holding); noodles (47F - Cold Holding) operator stated that while prepping items the doors are constantly open and closed, operator placed ice inside cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Dead roach on glass noodles in container on cooks line. **Warning**

01B-03-5

High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. On wooden piece on wall next to paper towel dispenser near mop sink. **Warning**

35A-23-4

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 roaches crawling on wall behind reach in cooler on cooks line, 2 crawling on floor behind same reach in cooler, 2 crawling on the underside of a prep table on cooks line. **Warning**

35A-05-4

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Multiple containers in reach in coolers on cooks line with different foods inside, containers holding dried spices and seeds as well. **Warning**

14-15-4

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed 10 ppm, employee primed lines to read 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

22-41-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior ice machine. Stained cutting board on cooks line. Inside beer keg cooler behind bar. **Warning**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container blocking Handwash sink in dish room, metal piece inside Handwash sink next to ice machine, shrimp thawing inside Handwash sink on cooks line. **Warning**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At dish room. **Warning**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Behind bar. **Warning**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle behind bar area. **Warning**

41-17-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple drinks on shelf above reach in cooler on cooks line, beverages on prep table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

12B-07-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting boards with deep cut marks 1 on cooks line reach in cooler and 1 on shelf at rice cooking area. **Warning**

14-11-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under all equipment on cooks line. Walls soiled throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

36-73-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on floor in back storage room. **Warning**

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door handles, manager moved tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

10-20-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The sides of fryers on cooks line. Hood filters on cooks line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

23-03-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Multiple containers on clean dish racks and holding food items. **Warning**

16-46-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of Togo boxes on floor in back storage room. **Warning**

25-05-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in standing water in Handwash sink on cooks line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

06-01-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On the counter next to cutting board at sushi area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

21-12-4

15

Sep 15, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Rolls on menu not identified as containing raw meat. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: No change. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-15: No change. **Time Extended**

02B-01-5

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: No change. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-15: No change. **Time Extended**

53B-01-5

82

Jul 2, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen and didn't wash hands. Manager had employee wash hands. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-02: Employees not working during inspection. **Time Extended**

12A-16-4

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in sushi area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-02: No change **Time Extended**

22-02-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Tiles next to hood on cook line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-02: No change **Time Extended**

36-36-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf above reach-in cooler on cook line. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-02: Not observed during inspection **Time Extended**

12B-07-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink on cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-02: No change **Time Extended**

31B-04-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet in dish room. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-02: No change **Time Extended**

29-11-4

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Tuptim Thai Restaurant & Sushi Bar

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