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
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the standup reach in cooler in the storage room,raw shell eggs stored over container of ready to eat sauce. In the standup reach in freezer at the end of the cook line, plastic wrapped raw ground pork over plastic wrapped cooked duck. In the standup reach in freezer in the storage room, bag of raw frozen chicken over bag of ready to eat spring roll wrappers. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 2 rodent droppings in the front corner of the cook line under the storage shelves closest to the microwave. Observed 3 rodent droppings on top of the dish machine. Observed 7 rodent droppings on the floor under the dish machine. Observed 6 rodent droppings under the shelving units in the mop sink area. Observed 2 rodent droppings to the side of the standup reach in cooler between the cooler and the wall. Observed 24 rodent droppings under the storage shelves in the dry storage area. **Warning**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee on the main cook line switch between working with raw food and clean utensils for ready to eat food without changing gloves and washing hands.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the top portion of the flip top reach in cooler closest to the front counter, fish (68F – Cold Holding). Per operator removed from cooler during rush 30 minutes prior, operator relocated to inside the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 5
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No bodily fluid clean up kit or written procedures available. Inspector provided written procedures. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on the prep line has old food debris on the blade. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next to bulk ice bin used to store ice scoop.
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/ At time of inspection 4 food handling employees present and no certified food manager present.
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. At time of inspection person in charge unable to provide proof of employee food handler training. **Warning**
Basic 10
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic portion cup used as a scoop in the bulk rice container by the three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent over the kitchen cook line has build up of dust.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on clean prep table closest to the front counter.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In the waitstation corner of the kitchen, employees bags and jackets stored on top of single service items.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. In the dry storage room, cans of coconut milk stored on the floor.
10-02-4Basic – In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Tongs stored on the oven door handles of the main cook line. Rice scoop in standing water at ambient temperatures of 76F.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook line reach in coolers have debris in the door gaskets. Hood filters over the wok station have build up of grease. **Repeat Violation**
14-20-4Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Ripped tin foil used as cover for the bottom shelf of the prep table closest to the front counter.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service drink lids stored on the floor of the waitstation area. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 2 wet wiping cloths on the wok station counter and 1 on the counter by the rice cooker. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:27 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.