Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

TUPTIM THAI RESTAURANT & SUSHI BAR

1228 W UNIVERSITY AVE · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32601

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 18, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3655805
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13489091
DBPR license1103346

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#11High Priority41-07-4

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

#12High Priority22-41-4

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. 0ppm, employee primed line, retested at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#13High Priority14-31-5

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

Intermediate 1

#14Intermediate31A-11-4

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

Repeat Violation

Basic 10

#1Basic32-02-4

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

#2Basic36-34-5

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

#3Basic24-05-4

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

#4Basic36-11-4

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

Repeat Violation
#5Basic08B-38-4

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

Repeat Violation
#6Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.

#7Basic31B-04-4

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

#8Basic14-47-4

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.

#9Basic23-03-4

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**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic16-46-4

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

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 16, 2026 7:40 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.