TUPTIM THAI RESTAURANT & SUSHI BAR

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed three rodent droppings on top of hand towel dispenser at cook-line. Observed two rodent droppings on floor at end of three-compartment sink. Observed two rodent droppings on floor behind the reach-in cooler at cook-line. Observed 17 rodent droppings on floor in room containing air handler and water heater. Observed three rodent droppings on floor under shelf across from walk-in freezer. Observed one rodent dropping on top of ice machine. Observed two rodent droppings on floor under soda concentrate across from ice machine. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: Observed four rodent droppings on floor at end of three-compartment sink. Observed two rodent droppings on floor behind the reach-in cooler at cook-line. Observed four rodent droppings on floor in room containing air handler and water heater. Observed two rodent droppings on floor under shelf across from walk-in freezer. Observed one rodent droppings on floor under soda concentrate across from ice machine. Admin Complaint

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

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

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over cooked rice in reach-in cooler on the cook line. Manager removed rice from under eggs. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed three rodent droppings on top of hand towel dispenser at cook-line. Observed two rodent droppings on floor at end of three-compartment sink. Observed two rodent droppings on floor behind the reach-in cooler at cook-line. Observed 17 rodent droppings on floor in room containing air handler and water heater. Observed three rodent droppings on floor under shelf across from walk-in freezer. Observed one rodent dropping on top of ice machine. Observed two rodent droppings on floor under soda concentrate across from ice machine. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Floor drain for dishwasher clogged. Standing water in dish room and adjacent hallway. Manager contacted plumber to unclog drain. Plumber arrived during inspection and snaked the drain. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Tomatoes (52F - Cooling) at reach-in cooler across from fryer. Manager stated item was prepared five hours prior to temperature being taken. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tofu (49F - Cold Holding); chicken (47F, 48F - Cold Holding); beef (48F - Cold Holding) reach-in cooler across from fryers. Items moved to cooler three hours prior to Temperature being recorded. Items removed from this cooler and placed in walk-in freezer. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. Tomatoes (52F - Cooling) at reach-in cooler across from fryer. Manager stated item was prepared five hours prior to temperature being taken.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards next to ice machine soiled. Repeat Violation

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

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

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed one dead rodent in trap next to water heater. Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls stored on rice used as a scoop. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents soiled above fryers.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice pitcher scoop stored not inverted, hanging on wall next to ice machine.

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on top of hand towel dispenser and one on floor next to air handler.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on front prep area table and another on table next to 3-compartment sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee lunch plates on prep table across from ice machine.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall next to 3-compartment sink.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Serving utensils stored in water bucket at 79F. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Knife holder on wall at cookline soiled. Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing at room temperature next to 3-compartment sink. Employee removed to walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall around kitchen fryers soiled with accumulated grease.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth on cutting board and not stored in sanitizing solution.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Powdered sugar transferred to container without labeling.

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

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 3 rodent droppings on floor next to ice machine. Observed 7 rodent droppings on floor beneath soda station across from ice machine. Observed 12 rodent droppings on floor in dry storage next to back door. Observed 6 rodent droppings on floor in dry storage beneath shelf where rice is stored. Observed 3 rodent droppings on top of water heater. Observed 3 rodent droppings on floor next to air handler across from water heater. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Creamer stored in ice for soda machine. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Item in sushi area reach-in cooler: eel (60F - Cold Holding). Employee stated item stored in cooler overnight. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in ice of soda machine in wait station: creamer (53F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item placed in ice one hour prior to temperature being taken. Item in prep area reach-in cooler: tofu (53F - Cold Holding); cabbage (50F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item placed in cooler at 11:00 am, manager moved items to walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. Items in reach-in cooler across from stove: chicken (49F - Cold Holding); shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); pork (49F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler at 11:00 am. Manager moved items to walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. Item in sushi area reach-in cooler: eel (60F - Cold Holding). Employee stated item stored in cooler overnight. Manager moved item to walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in sushi area. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in kitchen blocked by rice warmer. Employee moved warmer. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink on cook line. Manager provided hand towels. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory available for undercooked meat. Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop rice in kitchen. Employee discarded bowl. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Tiles next to hood on cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain next water heater.

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

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor on cook line. Cases of noodles stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon stored in 68F water in sushi station.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink on cook line.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents above grill.

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand washing sink next to ice machine.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork in chicken thawed at room temperature in kitchen. Manager placed items in walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet in dish room. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of Tylenol stored on shelf above prep table at end of cook line, box of peppers underneath Tylenol. Manager removed bottle of Tylenol. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw prepped fish stored over green onions and apples in walk-in freezer.

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 6 rodent droppings on floor behind ice machine. Ice machine is located in back of restaurant between the dish room and dry storage room. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board in prep area. White cutting board on reach-in cooler across from stove.

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Rice held on time at sushi bar has no written procedure. Inspector provided operator with time as a public health control form. Repeat Violation

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Fly strip hanging over stored plates. Manager removed fly strip. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce and fish sauce stored on floor across from walk-in freezer. Noodles and fish stored on floor in walk-in freezer.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Three tongs hanging on oven handles on cook line. Manager placed tongs in pan on prep table at end of cook line. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer gaskets. Doors to walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers stored over three compartment sink.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken and beef thawed on counter and sink with no running water.