TUPTIM THAI RESTAURANT & SUSHI BAR
1228 W UNIVERSITY AVE, GAINESVILLE, FL 32601
License #1103346
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Solid Health Score
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TUPTIM THAI RESTAURANT & SUSHI BAR in GAINESVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 85 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on August 5, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 10 total violations — 3 critical, 7 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on August 5, 2026 shows 10 observation rows: 3 critical, 0 major, and 7 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
- [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed : a case of food on the floor of the walk-in freezer.
- [33-15-4] Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed the dumpster lids are open/comprimised.
- [36-10-4] Worn, torn and/or soiled floors. Observed : the floor of the walk-in freezer has an accumulation of spills.
- [40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed : a purse and drink on the cook line prep table. The cup was moved below.
- [50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed : the license expired on 6-1-2026.
- [10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed : the tongs are protruding in the cook line walkway. The tongs were adjusted in.
- [36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed : the wall in the hallway has a square hole cut in it.
- [41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed : yellow spray sanitizer bottle stored next to single serve lids in dry storage. The lids were moved above.
- [36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed : multiple ceiling tiles out of place or removed.
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : in the wait station glass front reach-in cooler., 1/2 1/2, 49°. This had been left on the counter after being opened. This was placed in the walk-in freezer with the lid off, 42° in 10 minutes.
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