SAINT PETERSBURG, Pinellas County

AROY THAI

5306 SEMINOLE BLVD, SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33708

Food-
Latest violations
8
2 High Priority
Feb 18, 2026
City
SAINT PETERSBURG
County
Pinellas
Status
Application Cancelled
Inspections
3

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 18, 2026

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 8

50-08-7

Detail 24379918

High Priority - - From initial inspection : Observed: 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 https:// www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Business is under new ownership (New Beginnings Thai LLC), owner not present during inspection, per staff business changed ownership several months prior. Previous license #6212442, file #301356 Per supervisor Jessica M., no change of ownership application submitted. Warning Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-12: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: Time Extended

14-31-5

Detail 24379917

High Priority - - From initial inspection : Observed: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Multiple food items stored in direct contact with to go bags in freezers Warning Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-12: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: Time Extended

53A-01-7

Detail 24379914

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Staff present unable to provide any proof of training Warning Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-12: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 24379913

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Establishment is under new ownership. Current equipment layout is different than previous plans on file. Changes include:- Reach in beverage cooler behind front counter- Dish machine located inside storage room between hand sink and three compartment sink- sushi bar at rear of dining room (includes sushi display cooler, 2 reach in coolers)- 2 reach in coolers located inside storage room- 2 reach in freezers in hallway next to rear exterior door Warning Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-12: Per Cindy at Plan Review, an application has been received but not yet approved. A deficiency letter has been sent to the owner on 12/22/25. Staff stated the establishment is currently not serving sushi and may completely remove sushi bar. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: Plan reviewer Rory S. contacted inspector in reference to pending application, indicating that photos of surfaces are necessary to move forward. Inspector took photos of all surfaces in kitchen and storage areas, as well as menu, and forwarded to plan review during inspection. Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 24379916

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Reporting agreements emailed to operator Warning Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-12: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: Time Extended

32-04-4

Detail 24379912

Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restroom doors not self closing Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-12: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 24379919

Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under cook line Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-12: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24379915

Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled on cook line Stove burners soiled on cook line Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-12: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: Time Extended

Jan 12, 2026

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 6Basic: 5Total: 15

50-08-7

Detail 24294422

High Priority - - From initial inspection : Observed: 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 https:// www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Business is under new ownership (New Beginnings Thai LLC), owner not present during inspection, per staff business changed ownership several months prior. Previous license #6212442, file #301356 Per supervisor Jessica M., no change of ownership application submitted. Warning Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-12: Time Extended

01D-01-5

Detail 24294418

High Priority - - From initial inspection : Observed: Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Staff unable to provide proof of parasite destruction or invoices during inspection Warning Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-12: Per staff, restaurant is currently not serving sushi and is in the process of changing the menu. Time Extended

14-31-5

Detail 24294408

High Priority - - From initial inspection : Observed: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Multiple food items stored in direct contact with to go bags in freezers Warning Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-12: Time Extended

03F-02-5

Detail 24294416

High Priority - - From initial inspection : Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Sushi rice at bar with no time mark Warning Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-12: Per staff, restaurant is currently not serving sushi and is in the process of changing the menu. No foods currently being held on time as a public health control Time Extended

53A-01-7

Detail 24294421

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Staff present unable to provide any proof of training Warning Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-12: Time Extended

02B-01-5

Detail 24294409

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Consumer advisory only posted at front counter next to register. Raw sushi items on menu not identified as raw Warning Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-12: Per staff, restaurant is currently not serving sushi and is in the process of changing the menu. Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 24294414

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Establishment is under new ownership. Current equipment layout is different than previous plans on file. Changes include:- Reach in beverage cooler behind front counter- Dish machine located inside storage room between hand sink and three compartment sink- sushi bar at rear of dining room (includes sushi display cooler, 2 reach in coolers)- 2 reach in coolers located inside storage room- 2 reach in freezers in hallway next to rear exterior door Warning Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-12: Per Cindy at Plan Review, an application has been received but not yet approved. A deficiency letter has been sent to the owner on 12/22/25. Staff stated the establishment is currently not serving sushi and may completely remove sushi bar. Time Extended

05-08-4

Detail 24294410

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Staff present unsure if a probe thermometer is present in kitchen Warning Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-12: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 24294411

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: 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. Staff present unable to provide any proof of training Warning Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-12: Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 24294419

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Reporting agreements emailed to operator Warning Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-12: Time Extended

16-03-4

Detail 24294420

Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-12: Time Extended

32-04-4

Detail 24294412

Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restroom doors not self closing Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-12: Time Extended

14-01-5

Detail 24294415

Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl in rice bin Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-12: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 24294413

Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under cook line Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-12: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24294417

Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled on cook line Stove burners soiled on cook line Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-12: Time Extended

Nov 10, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 8Basic: 7Total: 21

41-05-4

Detail 24293236

High Priority - : Basic 41-05-4 Observed: Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. RAID pest control spray under three comp sink in kitchen Warning Priority: High Priority

50-08-7

Detail 24293237

High Priority - Observed: 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 https:// www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Business is under new ownership (New Beginnings Thai LLC), owner not present during inspection, per staff business changed ownership several months prior. Previous license #6212442, file #301356 Per supervisor Jessica M., no change of ownership application submitted. Warning Priority: High Priority

01D-01-5

Detail 24293162

High Priority - Observed: Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Staff unable to provide proof of parasite destruction or invoices during inspection Warning Priority: High Priority

14-31-5

Detail 24293212

High Priority - Observed: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Multiple food items stored in direct contact with to go bags in freezers Warning Priority: High Priority

03A-02-5

Detail 24293180

High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line - fresh garlic in oil (50F - Cold Holding); shell eggs (57F - Cold Holding), held less than 4 hours, moved to cooler Warning Priority: High Priority

03F-02-5

Detail 24293181

High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Sushi rice at bar with no time mark Warning Priority: High Priority

11-27-4

Detail 24293210

Intermediate - Observed: 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. Emailed to operator Warning Priority: Intermediate

53A-01-7

Detail 24293253

Intermediate - Observed: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Staff present unable to provide any proof of training Warning Priority: Intermediate

02B-01-5

Detail 24293179

Intermediate - Observed: Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Consumer advisory only posted at front counter next to register. Raw sushi items on menu not identified as raw Warning Priority: Intermediate

51-16-7

Detail 24293240

Intermediate - Observed: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Establishment is under new ownership. Current equipment layout is different than previous plans on file. Changes include:- Reach in beverage cooler behind front counter- Dish machine located inside storage room between hand sink and three compartment sink- sushi bar at rear of dining room (includes sushi display cooler, 2 reach in coolers)- 2 reach in coolers located inside storage room- 2 reach in freezers in hallway next to rear exterior door Warning Priority: Intermediate

05-08-4

Detail 24293185

Intermediate - Observed: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Staff present unsure if a probe thermometer is present in kitchen Warning Priority: Intermediate

53B-01-5

Detail 24293254

Intermediate - Observed: 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. Staff present unable to provide any proof of training Warning Priority: Intermediate

11-26-1

Detail 24293195

Intermediate - Observed: No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Reporting agreements emailed to operator Warning Priority: Intermediate

03F-10-5

Detail 24293182

Intermediate - Observed: No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed to operator Warning Priority: Intermediate

16-03-4

Detail 24293213

Basic - Observed: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning Priority: Basic

32-04-4

Detail 24293232

Basic - Observed: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restroom doors not self closing Warning Priority: Basic

14-01-5

Detail 24293211

Basic - Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl in rice bin Warning Priority: Basic

36-73-4

Detail 24293235

Basic - Observed: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under cook line Warning Priority: Basic

08B-38-4

Detail 24293194

Basic - Observed: Food stored on floor. Opened bags of rice on floor in storage room Warning Priority: Basic

23-03-4

Detail 24293214

Basic - Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled on cook line Stove burners soiled on cook line Warning Priority: Basic

06-01-5

Detail 24293186

Basic - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw salmon and krab stick thawing at room temperature at sushi bar Warning Priority: Basic