Tuptim Thai and Sushi
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
86
Score
Tuptim Thai and Sushi has been inspected 12 times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 4, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around eight violations to closer to 11 violations per visit.
“Handwash sink not accessible for employee use” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Jacksonville restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top reach in cooler on cook line across from stove, bamboo sticks (51F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (60F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (62F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (58F - Cold Holding). All items put in cooler approximately 3 hours prior. Operator had employees moved raw chicken to other cooler to bring temperature down and put ice on items in top of cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-04: At callback, in flip top reach in cooler on cook line, cut lettuce 54F, Bamboo sticks 55F. Items were put in reach in cooler two hours prior. Employee added more ice to products. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
86
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In dry storage room on bottom shelf, one can of bamboo sticks dented along side of can.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of Clorox wipes stored on top of cans of condensed milk on dry storage rack near walk-in cooler. Operator moved wipes to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee on cook line handled cellphone, glasses and purse then touched cutting board and sauce squeeze bottle without washing hands.
12A-29-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In flip top reach in cooler on cook line, bag of raw shrimp stored on shelf above uncovered raw cut onions. Employee moved onions to top shelf and raw shrimp to bottom shelf. Also, in flip top reach in cooler on cook line, open box of raw mussels stored on shelf above ready to eat sauces. Employee moved raw mussels to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top reach in cooler on cook line across from stove, bamboo sticks (51F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (60F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (62F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (58F - Cold Holding). All items put in cooler approximately 3 hours prior. Operator had employees moved raw chicken to other cooler to bring temperature down and put ice on items in top of cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. In walk-in cooler, cut cabbage (46F - Cooling @ 4 hours). Operator put cut cabbage in walk-in freezer to bring temperature down quickly. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-06-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At end of cook line, container of noodles (64F - Cooling @ 3 hour, 62F @ 3.5 hour). Noodles cooked then ice put on noodles right after cooking then left out since. Operator put more ice on noodles to bring temperature down. **Repeat Violation**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Table top can opener blade soiled with food debris build up. Also, yellow cutting board in use and white cutting board on bottom shelf of prep table stained black.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink next to three compartment sink blocked by large trashcan on wheels. Operator moved trashcan. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with black mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Flip top reach in cooler on cook line across from stove ambient air at 58F.
14-74-7
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone on dry storage rack next to seasonings. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cook line soiled with food debris. Also, wall behind cook line soiled with grease debris. Also, floor in walk-in cooler soiled with food debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on door of walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient air thermometer in flip top reach in cooler on cook line across from stove.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets on cook line coolers and at bar area soiled/torn. Also, hood filters above cook line soiled with grease build up. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in coolers on cook line soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of keg cooler at bar area. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At expo table, wet wiping cloth stored on table and not in sanitizer.
21-12-4
18
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, case of raw shelled eggs stored on shelf above ready to eat chicken and bag- in- box drink mix. Manager moved raw eggs to bottom shelf to be under ready to eat products. Also, in walk-in cooler metal bowl with one whole raw fish on shelf above ready to eat sauces. Manager moved raw fish to bottom shelf under all sauces. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In bottom of flip top reach in cooler on cook line, raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding). Manager stated chicken was pulled from walk-in cooler and put in reach in cooler approximately 2 hours prior. Manager had employee put products in walk-in freezer to bring temperature down quickly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In flip top reach in cooler on cook line, cut cabbage (53F - Cooling @ 2.15 hours, 51F @ 3 hours); cut lettuce (56F - Cooling @ 2.15 hours, 53F @ 3 hours). Products cut this morning and put into reach in cooler on cook line. At rate of cooling products won't reach 41F or below in 4 hours.
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink blocked by rolling trash can. Employee moved trash can from in front of handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has black mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee glasses on top of clean plate at end of cook line on metal storage rack. Employee removed glasses. Also, employee purse on top shelf of metal storage rack at end of cook line above to go containers and clean plates. Manager had employee removed bag. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In flip top reach in cooler on cook line, ice build up on fan unit in bottom of cooler. Also, ice build up on door and threshold of walk-in freezer door. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On table next to rice cooker in server area, rice scooper stored in standing water in between uses. Water temperature at 101F.
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cook line soiled with food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above cook line soiled with grease build up. Also, multiple gaskets on reach in coolers in kitchen and bar area soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior shelves of flip top reach in cooler on cook line soiled with debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On metal storage rack in hallway by walk-in cooler, metal to go pans on top shelf not inverted. Manager flipped pans and lids over. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At bar area, standing water present in bottom of keg cooler. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, case of unwashed celery stored on shelf above plastic containers of noodles.
08B-17-4
37
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk-in freezer, plastic wrapped raw chicken stored on shelf above fully cooked chicken dumplings and spring rolls. Also, in walk-in freezer plastic wrapped raw chicken on a stick stored on shelf above open package of tortillas and other ready to eat products.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler on cook line, bowl of raw beef on shelf above ready to eat prepped vegetables. Employee moved raw beef. Also, in walk-in cooler plastic bag of raw chicken in pan stored on top of container of cooked noodles. Employee moved raw chicken. Also, in walk-in cooler plastic wrapped raw chicken on a stick stored on shelf above ready to eat sauces. Employee removed chicken from shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In reach in cooler on cook line, raw beef and raw pork stored in same metal bowl, items in plastic bags.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. In reach in cooler on cook line, raw shelled egg (49F - Cold Holding). Employee stated they were taken from the walk-in cooler this morning and put in reach in cooler approximately 2 hours prior. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cook line, raw beef (50F - Cold Holding); tofu (52F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (50F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (62F - Cold Holding). Employee stated all items came out the walk-in cooler this morning. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. On front counter of cook line, cut tomatoes (59F - Cooling @ 1 hour, 56F @ 2.5 hours). Employee has cut tomatoes in pan in another pan filled with ice but is still not cooling down at a good rate.
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at bar area not working per manager.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In bar area, handwash sink used to dump ice. Manager stated the handwash sink does not work so they use to dump ice and wash hands in triple sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine next to mop sink has mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In reach in cooler on cook line, to go container used as scoop in pot of brown sauce. Employee removed container from food product. Also, in back hallway near walk-in cooler, containers of salt, sugar and flour all with to go containers in them used as scoops. Employee removed all to go containers from products. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In back hallway near walk-in cooler, employee purse on top of containers of peanuts on dry storage shelf. Employee removed her belongings. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. On shared grease receptacle on side of building, lid is open.
33-29-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk-in freezer, ice buildup up on door frame. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. On shared dumpster on side of building has the right lid open.
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Second reach in cooler on cook line has standing water at bottom of cooler and standing water in tray under fan.
29-49-6
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. In big stall in men's restroom, standing water in front of toilet and along wall towards handwash sink.
29-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Next to triple sink for cook line, Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 10ppm). Employee added more bleach to sanitizer bucket and rechecked 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Unsealed wood board used as shelf on rack in front of mop sink.
14-06-4
21
Aug 30, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, raw shell eggs stored over Krab sticks. Manager had employee move eggs to correct storage levels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. In flip top reach in cooler, raw shell eggs stored above fill line, (ambient 61F - Cold Holding). Manager removed eggs that were over fill line. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting on counter next to flat top, cooked noodles (58F - Cold Holding). Manager stated ice and water is normally in noodle to keep cool but all ice melted. Manager moved to reach in cooler to lower temp.
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior walls of ice machine have mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food and desserts in walk in cooler not segregated from customer food.
08B-49-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has ice build up. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth not in use sitting on prep table. Manager moved to sanitizer bucket.
21-12-4
52
Feb 7, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, package of raw beef and carton of raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat vegetables. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler, cooked rice and cooked chicken prepared last night 50F. Both items stored overnight. Items discarded. See stop sale.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler, cooked rice and cooked chicken prepared last night 50F. Both items stored overnight. Items discarded. See stop sale.
01B-36-5
High 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. Dish machine tested 0ppm (two attempts). Dish machine maintenance arrived and adjusted dish machine. Re-tested 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee on cook line handled personal cell phone and immediately handled strainer for carrots cooking on cook line without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In reach in cooler in bar area, container of cream opened two days prior. Cream date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board in back prep area near ice machine.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rising out towel in hand washing sink by pass through window.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for quaternary ammonium sanitizer.
16-37-1
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in freezer. Floor under racks in small storage area near rear exit door. Floor drain under triple sink in kitchen. Walls in back prep area near ice machine and walk in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored on stack of plates on cook line in kitchen. Phone and top plate removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wood board under can opener in kitchen is cracked.
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets for reach in coolers in cook line. Exterior of rice cooker on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
25
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken, removed from original packaging, stored over boxes of mixed vegetables in walk in freezer.
08A-02-6
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under make and cook lines in kitchen.
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of non working reach in cooler at bar area near ice bin.
23-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. On lower shelf on table on cook line.
14-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Stack of to go containers on shelves in dry food storage area behind dining area.
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In keg reach in cooler at bar area.
29-49-6
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding in hallway in front of walk in cooler door.
36-03-4
64
Jun 9, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Current operator is open and operating and has changed their ownership but does not have a license from the division. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-08: 60 day callback from original inspection **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-09: 60 day callback from original inspection **Time Extended**
50-08-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash station next to triple sink is not operating properly and operator can not get sink operable during inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-08: 60 day callback from original inspection **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-09: 60 day callback from original inspection **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Bare wood shelving in server station connected to kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-08: 60 day callback from original inspection **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-09: 60 day callback from original inspection **Time Extended**
14-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in server area next to kitchen, ceiling tiles in bar area, and ceiling tiles in dry food storage area are the acoustic ceiling tiles that are not smooth, non absorbent and easily cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-08: 60 day callback from original inspection **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-09: 60 day callback from original inspection **Time Extended**
36-37-5
70
Jun 8, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Current operator is open and operating and has changed their ownership but does not have a license from the division. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-08: 60 day callback from original inspection **Time Extended**
50-08-7
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on dish machine in kitchen. 3 live roaches under make line reach in coolers in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-08: No live roaches observed in establishment. **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash station next to triple sink is not operating properly and operator can not get sink operable during inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-08: 60 day callback from original inspection **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in server area next to kitchen, ceiling tiles in bar area, and ceiling tiles in dry food storage area are the acoustic ceiling tiles that are not smooth, non absorbent and easily cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-08: 60 day callback from original inspection **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 22 dead roaches under triple sink and dish washing machine in kitchen. Approximately 15 dead under make line reach in coolers in kitchen. Approximately 10 dead roaches under cooking equipment on cook line. Approximately 10 dead roaches under racks in storage area in front of walk in cooler in back of kitchen. Approximately 10 dead roaches in storage area/office next to walk in cooler in back of kitchen. 3 dead roaches in men's bathroom. 3 dead roaches in dry food storage area by back door to establishment near bathrooms. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-08: 3 dead roaches in women's bathroom. 3 dead roaches under triple sink and dish machine. 3 dead roaches under soda machine in server area connected to kitchen. 5 dead roaches on make line in kitchen. 4 dead roaches under racks in storage area in back of kitchen leading to walk in cooler. 4 dead roaches in storage area/office in back of kitchen by walk in cooler. Operator began to clean up all dead roaches during inspection. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Bare wood shelving in server station connected to kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-08: 60 day callback from original inspection **Time Extended**
14-13-4
58
Jun 7, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Current operator is open and operating and has changed their ownership but does not have a license from the division. **Warning**
50-08-7
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on dish machine in kitchen. 3 live roaches under make line reach in coolers in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station by triple sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles of soda machine at server area connected to kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash station next to triple sink is not operating properly and operator can not get sink operable during inspection. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station by triple sink. At hand wash station at bar area.
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in server area next to kitchen, ceiling tiles in bar area, and ceiling tiles in dry food storage area are the acoustic ceiling tiles that are not smooth, non absorbent and easily cleanable. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 22 dead roaches under triple sink and dish washing machine in kitchen. Approximately 15 dead under make line reach in coolers in kitchen. Approximately 10 dead roaches under cooking equipment on cook line. Approximately 10 dead roaches under racks in storage area in front of walk in cooler in back of kitchen. Approximately 10 dead roaches in storage area/office next to walk in cooler in back of kitchen. 3 dead roaches in men's bathroom. 3 dead roaches in dry food storage area by back door to establishment near bathrooms. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Bare wood shelving in server station connected to kitchen. **Warning**
14-13-4
43
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
33
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tuptim Thai and Sushi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tuptim Thai and Sushi on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tuptim Thai and Sushi?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Tuptim Thai and Sushi.
How does Tuptim Thai and Sushi compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Tuptim Thai and Sushi most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Tuptim Thai and Sushi's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Tuptim Thai and Sushi have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tuptim Thai and Sushi means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Tuptim Thai and Sushi inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tuptim Thai and Sushi is inspected around four times per year on average.
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