AROY THAI

AROY THAI located in SAINT PETERSBURG has undergone 3 health department inspections, achieving a 1.0/5 overall safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 3 reports on file

5306 SEMINOLE BLVD, SAINT PETERSBURG 33708

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)

Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/18/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13610612

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 3 int, 3 basic

1/12/2026· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 13610402

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 high, 6 int, 5 basic

16-03-4: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: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: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**
50-08-7: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**
36-73-4: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**
53A-01-7: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: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: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: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: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: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**
01D-01-5: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**
23-03-4: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**
14-31-5: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: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**

11/10/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 13610383

Follow-up Inspection Required

6 high, 8 int, 7 basic

41-05-4: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
16-03-4:Basic - Observed: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning Priority: Basic
32-04-4: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:Basic - Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl in rice bin Warning Priority: Basic
11-27-4: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
50-08-7: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
36-73-4:Basic - Observed: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under cook line Warning Priority: Basic
08B-38-4:Basic - Observed: Food stored on floor. Opened bags of rice on floor in storage room Warning Priority: Basic
53A-01-7: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: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: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: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: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: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: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
01D-01-5: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
23-03-4: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
14-31-5: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: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: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
06-01-5: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