Roong Aroon Thai Cafe in Lutz
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24436 State Rd 54, Lutz, FL 33559Roong 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.
Roong Aroon Thai Cafe in Lutz: Comparison to Pasco County Averages
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
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections12 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections26 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections21 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 15 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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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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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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