AROY THAI
5306 SEMINOLE BLVD · SAINT PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33708
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
50-08-7High Priority – – From initial inspection : Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https:// www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Business is under new ownership (New Beginnings Thai LLC), owner not present during inspection, per staff business changed ownership several months prior. Previous license #6212442, file #301356 Per supervisor Jessica M., no change of ownership application submitted. **Warning** Priority: High Priority – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-12: **Time Extended**
01D-01-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : Observed: Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Staff unable to provide proof of parasite destruction or invoices during inspection **Warning** Priority: High Priority – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-12: Per staff, restaurant is currently not serving sushi and is in the process of changing the menu. **Time Extended**
14-31-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : Observed: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Multiple food items stored in direct contact with to go bags in freezers **Warning** Priority: High Priority – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-12: **Time Extended**
03F-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : Observed: 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. Sushi rice at bar with no time mark **Warning** Priority: High Priority – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-12: Per staff, restaurant is currently not serving sushi and is in the process of changing the menu. No foods currently being held on time as a public health control **Time Extended**
Intermediate 6
53A-01-7Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Observed: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Staff present unable to provide any proof of training **Warning** Priority: Intermediate – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-12: **Time Extended**
02B-01-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Observed: Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Consumer advisory only posted at front counter next to register. Raw sushi items on menu not identified as raw **Warning** Priority: Intermediate – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-12: Per staff, restaurant is currently not serving sushi and is in the process of changing the menu. **Time Extended**
51-16-7Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Observed: No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Establishment is under new ownership. Current equipment layout is different than previous plans on file. Changes include:- Reach in beverage cooler behind front counter- Dish machine located inside storage room between hand sink and three compartment sink- sushi bar at rear of dining room (includes sushi display cooler, 2 reach in coolers)- 2 reach in coolers located inside storage room- 2 reach in freezers in hallway next to rear exterior door **Warning** Priority: Intermediate – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-12: Per Cindy at Plan Review, an application has been received but not yet approved. A deficiency letter has been sent to the owner on 12/22/25. Staff stated the establishment is currently not serving sushi and may completely remove sushi bar. **Time Extended**
05-08-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Observed: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Staff present unsure if a probe thermometer is present in kitchen **Warning** Priority: Intermediate – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-12: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Observed: 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. Staff present unable to provide any proof of training **Warning** Priority: Intermediate – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-12: **Time Extended**
11-26-1Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Observed: 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. Reporting agreements emailed to operator **Warning** Priority: Intermediate – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-12: **Time Extended**
Basic 5
16-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Observed: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning** Priority: Basic – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-12: **Time Extended**
32-04-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Observed: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restroom doors not self closing **Warning** Priority: Basic – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-12: **Time Extended**
14-01-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl in rice bin **Warning** Priority: Basic – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-12: **Time Extended**
36-73-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Observed: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under cook line **Warning** Priority: Basic – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-12: **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled on cook line Stove burners soiled on cook line **Warning** Priority: Basic – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-12: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 7:48 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.