TUPTIM THAI RESTAURANT & SUSHI BAR
1228 W UNIVERSITY AVE · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32601
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
12A-16-4High Priority – Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen and didn't wash hands. Manager had employee wash hands. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 3 rodent droppings on floor next to ice machine. Observed 7 rodent droppings on floor beneath soda station across from ice machine. Observed 12 rodent droppings on floor in dry storage next to back door. Observed 6 rodent droppings on floor in dry storage beneath shelf where rice is stored. Observed 3 rodent droppings on top of water heater. Observed 3 rodent droppings on floor next to air handler across from water heater. **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Creamer stored in ice for soda machine. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Item in sushi area reach-in cooler: eel (60F – Cold Holding). Employee stated item stored in cooler overnight. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in ice of soda machine in wait station: creamer (53F – Cold Holding). Manager stated item placed in ice one hour prior to temperature being taken. Item in prep area reach-in cooler: tofu (53F – Cold Holding); cabbage (50F – Cold Holding). Manager stated item placed in cooler at 11:00 am, manager moved items to walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. Items in reach-in cooler across from stove: chicken (49F – Cold Holding); shrimp (48F – Cold Holding); pork (49F – Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler at 11:00 am. Manager moved items to walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. Item in sushi area reach-in cooler: eel (60F – Cold Holding). Employee stated item stored in cooler overnight. Manager moved item to walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in sushi area. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in kitchen blocked by rice warmer. Employee moved warmer. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink on cook line. Manager provided hand towels. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory available for undercooked meat. **Warning**
Basic 11
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop rice in kitchen. Employee discarded bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Tiles next to hood on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
29-18-4Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. Drain next water heater.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf above reach-in cooler on cook line. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor on cook line. Cases of noodles stored on floor in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon stored in 68F water in sushi station.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink on cook line.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents above grill.
29-20-5Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand washing sink next to ice machine.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork in chicken thawed at room temperature in kitchen. Manager placed items in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet in dish room. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:09 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.