TUPTIM THAI RESTAURANT & SUSHI BAR
1228 W UNIVERSITY AVE · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32601
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
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
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.