Tuptim Thai Restaurant & Sushi Bar
1228 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601 · Permanent Food Service · License 1103346
What drove the grade
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 5 routine inspection3 high priority (2 fixed on the spot), 7 basic (1 repeat)-20
- Administrative complaint on Aug 5Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score60
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Routine inspection
- First visitAug 5, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
10 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
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.
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Observed : yellow spray sanitizer bottle stored next to single serve lids in dry storage. The lids were moved above.
Fixed on the spot
Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Observed : the license expired on 6-1-2026.
Administrative complaint
Basic7
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed : a case of food on the floor of the walk-in freezer.
Repeat violation
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: 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.
Fixed on the spot
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.
Observed the dumpster lids are open/comprimised.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Worn, torn and/or soiled floors.
Observed : the floor of the walk-in freezer has an accumulation of spills.
Hole in or other damage to wall.
Observed : the wall in the hallway has a square hole cut in it.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Observed : multiple ceiling tiles out of place or removed.
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: 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.
Fixed on the spot
Earlier inspections 1
Follow-up to an earlier complaint inspectionFirst visit not on file · 1 follow-up visit Fixed at follow-up
- Follow-up visitJul 14, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.