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
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed 10 ppm, employee primed lines to read 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Multiple containers in reach in coolers on cooks line with different foods inside, containers holding dried spices and seeds as well. **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 roaches crawling on wall behind reach in cooler on cooks line, 2 crawling on floor behind same reach in cooler, 2 crawling on the underside of a prep table on cooks line. **Warning**
35A-23-4High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. On wooden piece on wall next to paper towel dispenser near mop sink. **Warning**
01B-03-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Dead roach on glass noodles in container on cooks line. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp (58F – Cold Holding); beef (46F – Cold Holding); chicken (76F – Cold Holding); noodles (47F – Cold Holding) operator stated that while prepping items the doors are constantly open and closed, operator placed ice inside cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior ice machine. Stained cutting board on cooks line. Inside beer keg cooler behind bar. **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container blocking Handwash sink in dish room, metal piece inside Handwash sink next to ice machine, shrimp thawing inside Handwash sink on cooks line. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At dish room. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Behind bar. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle behind bar area. **Warning**
Basic 10
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple drinks on shelf above reach in cooler on cooks line, beverages on prep table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Cutting boards with deep cut marks 1 on cooks line reach in cooler and 1 on shelf at rice cooking area. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under all equipment on cooks line. Walls soiled throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Oil on floor in back storage room. **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door handles, manager moved tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The sides of fryers on cooks line. Hood filters on cooks line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Multiple containers on clean dish racks and holding food items. **Warning**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of Togo boxes on floor in back storage room. **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in standing water in Handwash sink on cooks line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On the counter next to cutting board at sushi area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:56 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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3 observation(s)
2 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.