Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Extended

AROY THAI

5306 SEMINOLE BLVD · SAINT PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33708

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 18, 2026
Inspection typeFood-Licensing Inspection
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Extension given, pending
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3689074
Visit number3
Inspection Visit ID13610612
DBPR license6212443

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#2High Priority50-08-7

High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: **Time Extended**

Warning
#8High Priority14-31-5

High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: **Time Extended**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#4Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: Plan reviewer Rory S. contacted inspector in reference to pending application, indicating that photos of surfaces are necessary to move forward. Inspector took photos of all surfaces in kitchen and storage areas, as well as menu, and forwarded to plan review during inspection. **Time Extended**

Warning
#6Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: **Time Extended**

Warning
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 11:44 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.