Roong Aroon Thai Cafe in Lutz

Last inspected:

24436 State Rd 54, Lutz, FL 33559
Overview

Roong Aroon Thai Cafe in Lutz has accumulated 104 violations across 18 inspections since 2020, averaging 5.8 violations per inspection — slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed but has faced escalating enforcement in recent months. The most recent inspection on December 10, 2025 identified 18 violations across two routine inspections conducted that day, including multiple high-priority violations for employee health policy, shell stock requirements, proper hand and arm washing, and food contact surfaces. That inspection resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation. A June 2025 inspection issued a warning and cited proper hand washing, shell stock requirements, and food contact surfaces. Employee health policy violations appeared in at least 4 inspections dating to 2020, indicating a recurring management issue. Shell stock requirements violations have been cited in the last three inspections, suggesting ongoing compliance difficulty with shellfish handling protocols.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

18Inspections
104Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Roong Aroon Thai Cafe in Lutz: Comparison to Pasco County Averages

This Facility 5.8 violations / inspection 5.8 violations per inspection
Pasco County Avg 4.76 violations / inspection 4.76 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Pasco County Avg 0.25 closures / facility 0.25 county average

Roong Aroon Thai Cafe in Lutz: Full Inspection History — DBPR (18)

— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 1 inspection1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— 4 inspections12 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections26 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections21 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 15 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Roong Aroon Thai Cafe in Lutz: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Roong Aroon Thai Cafe in Lutz last inspected?
Roong Aroon Thai Cafe in Lutz was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 10, 2025. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
What are the most common violations at Roong Aroon Thai Cafe in Lutz?
The most frequently cited violations at Roong Aroon Thai Cafe in Lutz are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Outer openings protected.
How many health inspections has Roong Aroon Thai Cafe in Lutz had?
Roong Aroon Thai Cafe in Lutz has had 18 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Roong Aroon Thai Cafe in Lutz find?
Roong Aroon Thai Cafe in Lutz was most recently inspected on December 10, 2025 with 5 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
Has Roong Aroon Thai Cafe in Lutz ever been shut down?
No, Roong Aroon Thai Cafe in Lutz has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.

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