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 dateAugust 5, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3754868
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13793370
DBPR license1103346

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority0 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#8High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed : the license expired on 6-1-2026. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : in the wait station glass front reach-in cooler., 1/2 1/2, 49°. This had been left on the counter after being opened. This was placed in the walk-in freezer with the lid off, 42° in 10 minutes. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed : yellow spray sanitizer bottle stored next to single serve lids in dry storage. The lids were moved above. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 7

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed : multiple ceiling tiles out of place or removed.

#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed : a purse and drink on the cook line prep table. The cup was moved below. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed : a case of food on the floor of the walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic33-15-4

Basic – Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed the dumpster lids are open/comprimised.

#5Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed : the wall in the hallway has a square hole cut in it.

#6Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed : the tongs are protruding in the cook line walkway. The tongs were adjusted in. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic36-10-4

Basic – Worn, torn and/or soiled floors. Observed : the floor of the walk-in freezer has an accumulation of spills.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 1:45 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.