TUPTIM THAI RESTAURANT
242 SOLANA RD · PONTE VEDRA BEACH · St. Johns County · FL 32082
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
35A-05-4High 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**
03A-02-5High 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**
Intermediate 6
53A-03-7Intermediate – 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**
31A-09-4Intermediate – 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**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of food manager certification available. (All expired cards ). **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at dispenser at Hand wash sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. missing soap at Hand wash sink kitchen. **Warning**
Basic 10
22-20-5Basic – 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**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple in kitchen. **Warning**
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Multiple locations throughout in kitchen and dry goods with Brocken cove molding. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – 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**
14-11-4Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets to cooler in kitchen. Prep line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in disrepair by Ice machine area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Multiple knives between equipment. Kitchen. **Warning**
38-07-4Basic – 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**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of reach in cooler. Kitchen. **Warning**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of reach in cooler. Kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:12 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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.