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THUY CAFE

Health inspection records show THUY CAFE in ST. PETERSBURG has 8 inspections with a food safety rating of 2.3/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

34th Street North
Florida, 33714
Heritage Oaks
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10928466

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin Costed at front counter.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of bread oven at front counter with accumulation of bread crumbs.
  • 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Establishment is utilizing a hold holding unit at front counter for customers to purchase packaged food. Instructed operator on labeling requirements.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign at front handwash sink or kitchen handwash sink. Inspector provided to operator who posted. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach-in cooler at front counter
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Discussed with manager to try to keep lid closed.
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed bean sprouts stored above cooked noodles in rear standing reach-in cooler
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. Inspector provided a copy of DBPR form HR 5030-104.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked noodles in rear standing reach-in cooler not date marked.

Inspection Date: 4/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8886850

  • 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon handle touching cooked rice in warmer on prep table. Operator removed spoon.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on top of reach-in cooler at front counter soiled with food buildup between cracks.

Inspection Date: 9/11/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8748024

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead flies on premises. Dead fly on open container of jelly in reach in cooler. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Water bottles on floor in dry storage
  • 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Gran and go cooler food needs basic information.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In main kitchen
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in tea service area
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Dead fly on open container of jelly in reach in cooler. Operator discarded.
  • 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 3 compartment sink chlorine 200+ ppm Operator re made water 50ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-04-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Food in freezer needs date marking

Inspection Date: 10/3/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8457969

  • 08B-20-4:Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Four 5# cans honey barbecue cans dented on shelf with undamaged food
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Four 5# cans honey barbecue cans dented on shelf with undamaged food
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies moving throughout restaurant

Inspection Date: 7/28/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8456731

  • 14-31-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Grocery bags used for food storage in reach in coolers - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-28: **Time Extended**
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All foods in reach in cooler made previous day as per the per person in charge need date marking. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-28: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/27/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8456286

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in dining room near self serve soda cooler 3 dead roaches near grease trap lid in kitchen 1 dead roach in onion storage bin. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: 10 dead roaches on floor in kitchen **Time Extended**
  • 08B-37-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Eggs, milk and other ingredients used for cooking stored in customer self service drink cooler in lobby - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**
  • 25-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single service items on floor in dining area - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Grocery bags used for food storage in reach in coolers - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 25 live roaches behind clean dish and onion storage rack in kitchen. 3 live roaches behind paint above mop sink 2 live roaches in wooden packed full food storage cabinet next to oven in kitchen. 5 live roaches roaming on open floor in kitchen near cooks line. 2 live roaches behind cove moulding under hand sink in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: 1 live roach near grease trap lid in kitchen **Time Extended**
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen hand wash sink - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All foods in reach in cooler made previous day as per the per person in charge need date marking. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/27/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8456748

  • 50-07-4:High Priority - Establishment removed/covered/defaced closure sign posted by the division. Operator admitted to covering sign with paper. She un covered sign at inspector's request Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 7/26/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8364266

  • 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Fly strip hanging in kitchen with approximately 30 dead flies.
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in dining room near self serve soda cooler 3 dead roaches near grease trap lid in kitchen 1 dead roach in onion storage bin.
  • 08B-37-4:Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Eggs, milk and other ingredients used for cooking stored in customer self service drink cooler in lobby
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bus tub off cooked beef on floor in kitchen st start of inspection. Employee removed Corrected On-Site
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single service items on floor in dining area
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies near sugar cane press 3 live flies in dining room 2 live flies in kitchen not landing
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Grocery bags used for food storage in reach in coolers
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 25 live roaches behind clean dish and onion storage rack in kitchen. 3 live roaches behind paint above mop sink 2 live roaches in wooden packed full food storage cabinet next to oven in kitchen. 5 live roaches roaming on open floor in kitchen near cooks line. 2 live roaches behind cove moulding under hand sink in kitchen
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen hand wash sink
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All foods in reach in cooler made previous day as per the per person in charge need date marking.