Gainesville, Alachua County

TUPTIM THAI RESTAURANT & SUSHI BAR

1228 W UNIVERSITY AVE, Gainesville, FL 32601

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
May 18, 2026
City
Gainesville
County
Alachua
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
18

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 18, 2026

Complaint Full

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-11-4

Detail 24580439

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Metal flooring in walk in cooler the metal is peeling back. Metal cove molding outside of walk in freezer door in disrepair. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-02: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-07: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-18: No change Time Extended

May 7, 2026

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-41-4

Detail 24562390

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, unable to prime line. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-02: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-07: Time Extended

36-11-4

Detail 24562391

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Metal flooring in walk in cooler the metal is peeling back. Metal cove molding outside of walk in freezer door in disrepair. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-02: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-07: Time Extended

May 2, 2026

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

22-41-4

Detail 24553138

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, unable to prime line. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-02: Time Extended

35A-05-4

Detail 24553137

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 3 live roaches behind soap dispenser on cooks line. 1 roach egg sack in between ceiling tile above door way between dry storage and hallway to dish area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-02: Observed 1 live on walk in cooler door, 1 live on the back of reach in cooler on cooks line, and 1 live on floor under paper towel holder on cooks line. Observed 2 egg sacks on floor in prep room, 1 on ceiling on cooks line, and 1 in dish room. Admin Complaint

35A-03-4

Detail 24553136

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach behind reach in cooler behind unused bar by dish area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-02: Observed 1 dead on floor in air conditioning room and 1 dead in shower inside employee men's restroom. Admin Complaint

36-11-4

Detail 24553139

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Metal flooring in walk in cooler the metal is peeling back. Metal cove molding outside of walk in freezer door in disrepair. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-02: Time Extended

May 1, 2026

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 3Basic: 15Total: 24

41-07-4

Detail 24552536

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of D3 pills on top of ice machine, employee moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-01-4

Detail 24552541

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of corn on dry storage shelf.

22-41-4

Detail 24552527

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, unable to prime line. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

12A-28-4

Detail 24552543

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee adjusted hat on head then continued cooking at the wok.

35A-05-4

Detail 24552544

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 3 live roaches behind soap dispenser on cooks line. 1 roach egg sack in between ceiling tile above door way between dry storage and hallway to dish area. Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 24552540

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. On sushi rice.

31A-11-4

Detail 24552523

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic containers in Handwash sink on cooks line, employee removed containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 24552537

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At Handwash sink on cooks line.

41-17-4

Detail 24552534

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle on bottom shelf of sushi area with blue liquid no label.

32-02-4

Detail 24552535

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Both employee bathrooms within the kitchen doors are open. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 24552525

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Container with no handle in rice vinegar behind sushi counter.

36-36-4

Detail 24552531

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above dry storage across from ice machine.

36-34-5

Detail 24552524

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. On cooks line. Repeat Violation

24-05-4

Detail 24552526

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted by ice machine. Clean pot on floor in back storage area. Repeat Violation

35A-03-4

Detail 24552532

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach behind reach in cooler behind unused bar by dish area. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 24552530

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Hat on rack above canned food on dry storage shelf, employee removed. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 24552521

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Sushi case sliding door is cracked/chipped. Green board with deep cut marks.

36-11-4

Detail 24552538

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Metal flooring in walk in cooler the metal is peeling back. Metal cove molding outside of walk in freezer door in disrepair. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 24552529

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of noodles on floor in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

10-20-4

Detail 24552533

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 2 pairs of tongs on oven door handle.

23-03-4

Detail 24552528

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guard soiled in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

14-20-4

Detail 24552522

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Multiple shelves in prep area.

25-05-4

Detail 24552539

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of Togo boxes on floor in back hallway.

33-31-5

Detail 24552542

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Sushi case and 2 reach in freezers not in use stored in back room unused.

May 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

50-07-4

Detail 24561753

High Priority - Establishment removed/covered/defaced closure sign posted by the division. Establishment covered orange closure sign with their own sign stating "closed for remodel." Admin Complaint

Dec 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 14

41-07-4

Detail 24261730

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Cold/flu medication on slicer in walk in freezer hallway.

22-41-4

Detail 24261726

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, employee primed line, retested at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

14-31-5

Detail 24261733

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Pork in togo bags touching bag directly on cooks line.

31A-11-4

Detail 24261735

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Large pan over the top of Handwash sink by ice machine. Repeat Violation

32-02-4

Detail 24261723

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Employee bathroom in the back.

36-34-5

Detail 24261727

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air vents on ceiling on cooks line soiled.

24-05-4

Detail 24261729

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

36-11-4

Detail 24261731

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Inside the walk in cooler the metal lining is peeling up . Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 24261736

Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple items on floor in walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

51-18-6

Detail 24261724

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

31B-04-4

Detail 24261732

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at Handwash sink on cooks line.

14-47-4

Detail 24261725

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden shelving in walk in cooler.

23-03-4

Detail 24261728

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guard soiled in walk in cooler. Food racks in walk in cooler soiled. Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 24261734

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On metal containers on shelf above prep sink.

Aug 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 16

22-41-4

Detail 23946112

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, operator primed line, retested at 50ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 23946119

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over imitation crab in walk in cooler. Raw chicken over drinks in walk in cooler.

03A-02-5

Detail 23946111

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. scallop (49F - Cold Holding); shrimp (48F - Cold Holding) items in reach in cooler on cooks line filled with water from the tap, operator added ice to food items. Retemped items below 41F. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

29-34-4

Detail 23946117

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing at faucet on the side of building facing hotel.

31A-09-4

Detail 23946107

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bowl inside Handwash sink on cooks line, removed. Handwash sink by ice machine blocked by bulk containers, operator moved items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 23946116

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing behind bar, operator placed paper towels at sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 23946109

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and cooked duck in walk in cooler. Half and half in server reach in cooler, opened previous days. Operator dated. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23946108

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in msg container, operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

35A-03-4

Detail 23946114

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor in side storage room across from dish room, operator cleaned area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 23946120

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag over potatoes in dry storage hallway. Phone and drink over reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator moved all employee items. Corrected On-Site

36-11-4

Detail 23946121

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Flooring in walk in cooler the metal is peeling up. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23946115

Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions and canned coconut milk on floor in storage room. Box of fish on floor in walk in freezer. Operator placed items on shelf. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 23946110

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in water 80F by rice cooker. 2 pairs of tongs on oven door handles, operator moved tongs. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 23946113

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in freezer door seal/jam, employee cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 23946106

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of napkins on floor in storage room, operator placed on table. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 23946118

Basic - Stored food not covered. Egg rolls in walk in freezer no cover. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site

Feb 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 4Basic: 10Total: 19

41-07-4

Detail 23569697

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. 2 bottles of medicine pills over bin of flour on cooks line, manager moved medicine away from food. Corrected On-Site

22-41-4

Detail 23569700

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, tube not all the way in sanitizer liquid, operator pushed tube all the way down into liquid, primed line and retested at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

14-15-4

Detail 23569703

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Cardboard box used to store cooked tofu in walk in cooler, manager moved food to metal container. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 23569709

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Rice cooling overnight.

03A-02-5

Detail 23569695

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tofu (49F - Cold Holding) item sitting at room temperature, operator placed item in bowl of ice. tofu (63F - Cold Holding) item in walk in cooler, employee stated she had item out of cooler for 2 hours, when inspector arrived employee had placed back in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03D-15-4

Detail 23569708

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. sushi rice (77F - Cooling)employee stated item has been cooling in rice warmer overnight with warmer turned off, there is no way to see if rice actually cooled down within the proper perimeters, see stop sale.

22-02-4

Detail 23569704

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

31A-09-4

Detail 23569698

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cooler and container blocking the way to the Handwash sink in dish area, employee moved items. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23569699

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At has behind bar which employees do not use as a bar. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 23569712

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No handle containers in bulk rice and cornstarch bins, employee removed cups. Corrected On-Site

35A-03-4

Detail 23569707

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor behind unused bar. Roach excrement on wall above dish machine. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 23569705

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on table above bin of flour on cooks line, manager moved item away from food. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-49-4

Detail 23569710

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food on table above bin of flour on cooks line, manager moved all employee items away from food. Corrected On-Site

36-11-4

Detail 23569706

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Metal lining on floor in walk in cooler is deteriorating. Repeat Violation

10-17-4

Detail 23569694

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. 2 knives under sushi display cooler, employee moved knives. One pair of tongs hanging on oven door handle on cooks line. Corrective Action Taken

14-47-4

Detail 23569711

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden pallets in walk in cooler used to keep food off of the floor not sealed.

23-03-4

Detail 23569701

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 2 hood filters soiled above stove top. Bulk seasonings exterior is soiled. Fan guard walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 23569696

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo boxes behind sushi bar with the food contact surface facing upwards, employee flipped over. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 23569702

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk in cooler.

Dec 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

High Priority: 2Total: 2

22-41-4

Detail 23405514

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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: Time Extended

03A-02-5

Detail 23405515

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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: Time Extended

Dec 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

22-41-4

Detail 23405376

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

35A-02-6

Detail 23405379

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

03A-02-5

Detail 23405378

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

35A-03-4

Detail 23405377

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

Dec 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 23402601

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

35A-02-6

Detail 23402599

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

03A-02-5

Detail 23402600

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

53B-01-5

Detail 23402598

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

35A-03-4

Detail 23402602

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

Dec 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 23399124

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

35A-02-6

Detail 23399125

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

03A-02-5

Detail 23399126

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

53B-01-5

Detail 23399127

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

35A-03-4

Detail 23399123

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

Dec 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 7Basic: 12Total: 25

22-41-4

Detail 23397452

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

35A-02-6

Detail 23397458

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

14-31-5

Detail 23397460

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

35A-05-4

Detail 23397462

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

03A-02-5

Detail 23397454

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

41-10-4

Detail 23397456

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

52-03-4

Detail 23397455

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

11-27-4

Detail 23397461

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

22-02-4

Detail 23397450

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

31A-11-4

Detail 23397451

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

31B-02-4

Detail 23397440

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

53B-01-5

Detail 23397444

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

11-26-1

Detail 23397446

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.

51-11-4

Detail 23397439

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

35A-03-4

Detail 23397449

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

12B-07-4

Detail 23397447

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

40-06-5

Detail 23397442

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.

14-11-5

Detail 23397459

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.

36-11-4

Detail 23397445

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

08B-38-4

Detail 23397448

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

10-07-4

Detail 23397441

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

23-03-4

Detail 23397453

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.

14-20-4

Detail 23397443

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

25-05-4

Detail 23397457

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

29-49-6

Detail 23397438

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

Jul 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 8Basic: 6Total: 19

22-41-4

Detail 22952592

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. Operator switched chemical dispensing lines around correctly, primed rinse aid out of sanitizer line, retested at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

12A-29-4

Detail 22952603

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee scooped sauce into gloved hand, tasted sauce with tongue touching glove, then continued touching clean container lids, inspector stopped employee and had her wash hands and change gloves.

08A-05-6

Detail 22952594

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over krab salad in walk in cooler. Raw sushi fish over avocados in small reach in cooler behind sushi counter. Manager moved all raw items to the bottom. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 22952598

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked rice (78F - Cold Holding) item sitting out at room temperature, operator stated it sits there throughout lunch and when ordered it is placed in the wok. Spoke to operator about using time as a public health control. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 22952587

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray car cleaner by bulk rice container. Clorox spray and air freshener above clean utensils in dish room, manager moved all chemicals to chemical storage rack. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

52-03-4

Detail 22952599

Intermediate - Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. Crab ragoons on menu, kitchen manager stated there is no real crab used in that food item. Admin Complaint

03C-89-4

Detail 22952604

Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Par cooked chicken in reach in cooler on cooks line.

11-27-4

Detail 22952593

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. Manager printed and posted clean up procedures. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22952595

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior table top oven in sushi area. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 22952597

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Trash can blocking Handwash sink in middle prep room, sodas in Handwash sink by ice machine, and container with soapy water inside sushi counter Handwash sink. Repeat Violation

16-36-4

Detail 22952605

Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Utilizing chlorine.

31B-02-4

Detail 22952602

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Or hand soap at Handwash sink at back bar. Repeat Violation

02C-08-5

Detail 22952588

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. Raw sushi fish in reach in cooler located behind sushi counter.

35A-03-4

Detail 22952596

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Multiple on floor in air conditioning/water heater room. 1 on floor behind ice machine.

08B-38-4

Detail 22952589

Basic - Food stored on floor. Noodles and bean sprouts on floor in walk in cooler. Multiple pieces of meat in containers on floor in walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 22952590

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in water at 77F by rice cooker. Repeat Violation

14-47-4

Detail 22952591

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden shelf in side prep room and wooden pallets in dry storage room. Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 22952600

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On multiple metal and plastic containers throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 22952601

Basic - Stored food not covered. Ducks inside walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

Dec 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 5Basic: 16Total: 26

12A-12-4

Detail 22453505

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-05-4

Detail 22453511

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.

08A-05-6

Detail 22453516

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

03A-02-5

Detail 22453520

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.

41-10-4

Detail 22453497

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

22-02-4

Detail 22453500

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

31A-09-4

Detail 22453501

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-11-4

Detail 22453498

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

31B-02-4

Detail 22453512

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

02C-02-5

Detail 22453506

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.

24-07-4

Detail 22453502

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

35A-03-4

Detail 22453496

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

24-08-4

Detail 22453509

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

36-22-4

Detail 22453517

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

08B-38-4

Detail 22453519

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

14-42-4

Detail 22453503

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

14-69-4

Detail 22453495

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

10-07-4

Detail 22453499

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.

14-47-4

Detail 22453504

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

23-03-4

Detail 22453510

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

16-46-4

Detail 22453514

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

12B-13-4

Detail 22453508

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

25-05-4

Detail 22453507

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

29-49-6

Detail 22453513

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

08B-12-5

Detail 22453518

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

06-01-5

Detail 22453515

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

Jul 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 16Total: 22

12A-13-4

Detail 22120051

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.

09-01-4

Detail 22120066

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

03B-01-6

Detail 22120053

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.

41-10-4

Detail 22120069

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

31A-09-4

Detail 22120058

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.

31B-02-4

Detail 22120063

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

14-01-5

Detail 22120059

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

36-32-5

Detail 22120056

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

24-05-4

Detail 22120070

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

35A-03-4

Detail 22120061

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

14-71-4

Detail 22120065

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

12B-07-4

Detail 22120071

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.

24-08-4

Detail 22120062

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

36-73-4

Detail 22120064

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

08B-38-4

Detail 22120050

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.

10-07-4

Detail 22120055

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

14-47-4

Detail 22120052

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.

23-03-4

Detail 22120067

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

16-46-4

Detail 22120057

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.

25-05-4

Detail 22120068

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

06-01-5

Detail 22120060

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

33-31-5

Detail 22120054

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