PAYAA THAI CUISINE
13416 BOYETTE ROAD, Riverview FL 33569 · 813-655-5491
Last inspected May 21, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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. Sent to operator at time of inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in flower.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on cart handle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
Nov 18, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw fish next to raw chicken in chest freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bean sprouts 52 F, Cut lettuce 70 F both on counter near microwave since 11am. Employee placed lettuce in cooler and placed ice in beans sprouts.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of to go containers on floor.
Feb 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee pick up food off the floor to throw away and continued food prep without changing gloves and washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sprouts 64 F on counter, employee placed ice bath.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on table with cups at bar.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on the side of cart.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow drain at handwash sink next to prep sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table.
Aug 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested 0 ppm chlorine. Operator fixed machine at time of inspection tested 50 ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce 75 F, sprouts 59 F on counter, operator placed on ice at time of inspection.
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. Sent to operator at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Spoon in handwash sink, operator removed at time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle next to dish machine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Bowls wet nesting next to dish machine.
Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer door handle broke. Chest freezer gasket torn.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on cart.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Chest freezer gasket soiled.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons next to grill not handle up.
Feb 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in prep sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bowl of grapes in handwash sink, operator removed at time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink next to prep sink, operator replaced at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys on shelf above prep table. Employee removed at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Oil on floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Oct 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw fish in chest freezer.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Rice in walk in cooler date marked 10/5/2023.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Rice in walk in cooler date marked 10/5/2023.
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. Sent to operator at time of inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls across from dish area not inverted.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.