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Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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TUPTIM THAI RESTAURANT

242 SOLANA RD · PONTE VEDRA BEACH · St. Johns County · FL 32082

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 9, 2022
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3187597
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7918000
DBPR license6502023

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMay 9, 2022 5:57 PM
StatusNo reopening date recorded
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority6 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#11High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches by Dish machine area. 3 live roaches by Three compartment sink. 2 live by Bulk food containers in kitchen. 2 live by Ice machine area. 3 live on floor in kitchen by food prep area. 1 live on single service to go container in kitchen. 2 live roaches by 3 separate booths. (Total about 6 ) **Warning**

Warning
#12High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice by prep table at 73f. Placed about 3 mins before. Moved by manager to cooler. Rice noodles at 60f in kitchen. Standing water. Moved by manager. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 6

#13Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ SUPHALAK CHANTHIMA expired card. 10/17/22 SOMCJAI KAINGAM expired card. 6/10/19. **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Multiple Hand wash sink blocked by tray in sink , equipment in front of sink. Kitchen, Ice machine area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#15Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of food manager certification available. (All expired cards ). **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified Food Manager onsite with 4 food service employees present. **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at dispenser at Hand wash sink. **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. missing soap at Hand wash sink kitchen. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 10

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate to interior of ice machine located : storage area. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Multiple locations throughout in kitchen and dry goods with Brocken cove molding. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Dead roaches ( too many to count) on floors in entire kitchen area, and on floors at dining booths. Too many to count dead roaches in 3 separate ovens in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic14-11-4

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets to cooler in kitchen. Prep line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in disrepair by Ice machine area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Multiple knives between equipment. Kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Missing light shields light fixtures in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of reach in cooler. Kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of reach in cooler. Kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:12 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
3 observation(s)

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