THAI EXPRESS BY RIN
20553 OLD CUTLER RD, Cutler Bay FL 33189 · 7864293912
Last inspected May 7, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water available when valve is open at hand sink near kitchen entrance.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2017025818 | May 23, 2017 | Jul 7, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate13 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 17 findingsThe state's own report →
Customers enter establishment through kitchen at the time of the inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bowl stored inside the hand wash sink in the kitchen. Operator removed it.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at men bathroom.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container used as scoop inside the rice.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed above the water heater.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated grease throughout the kitchen area.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed plates covered with cloth at the cook line. Manager removed the cloth.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed by the hand wash sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gasket soiled. Also observed shelf soiled with accumulation of grease across from the stove.
Open dumpster lid.
Stored food not covered. Observed chicken not covered inside the reach in cooler. Operator covered it.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at the kitchen area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease throughout the kitchen area.
Mar 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above curry sauce inside the reach in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bowl stored inside the hand wash sink in the kitchen.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed by the heater.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with dust and accumulation of grease all around kitchen area and dining area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates stored on a shelf y the entrance to the kitchen not inverted.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 74°F next to the rice cooker.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. And also reach in cooler door gaskets soiled. Also observed shelves soiled with grease across from the stove.
Open dumpster lid.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed all around kitchen area.
Dec 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 25 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate21 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored on top of raw beef inside reach in freezer at kitchen area.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Fried Pork Skin (47F - Cold Holding); Beef (46F - Cold Holding) inside double door reach in cooler at kitchen area. As per operator for more than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Fried Pork Skin (47F - Cold Holding); Beef (46F - Cold Holding) inside double door reach in cooler at kitchen area. As per operator for more than 4 hours.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Fried Pork Skin not date marked inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. As per operator prepared 48 hours ago.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine soiled with black mold like substance at kitchen entrance.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside several containers all around kitchen area. Employee removed them during inspection.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed next to water heater at kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with dust and accumulation of grease all around kitchen area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean utensils not inverted at dishwasher area. Employee stored properly during inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee items stored on top of preparation table at kitchen area. Employee removed items during inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed double door reach in cooler vent cover missing at kitchen area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door at kitchen area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with accumulation of grease behind cook line at kitchen area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair behind cook line at kitchen area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezers next to back door at kitchen area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed clean utensils stored inside standing water 70 degrees Fahrenheit on top of preparation table at kitchen area. Operator discarded water during inspection.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled on shelf at kitchen entrance.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside all reach in coolers at kitchen area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled with food debris at kitchen area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside double door reach in cooler next to cooler at kitchen area.
Stored food not covered. Observed several food container not cover inside reach in cooler at kitchen area.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed all around kitchen area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with accumulation of grease all around kitchen area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of preparation station at cook line. Employee stored inside sanitizer solution during inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container with not label next to mop sink area.
May 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed colander in handwashing sink at cook line. Operator removed calendar during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed paper towels missing at men's room. Operator replaced during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like slime interior of ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles over preparation area soiled. Observed AC vent over preparation area soiled with debris.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in poor repair by handwashing at cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in both chest freezers at preparation area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in interior of reach in cooler at cook line.
Jan 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at ambient temperature next to cook line at kitchen area. Manager placed eggs in reach in cooler for rapid cooling.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handle on reach in cooler in front of cook line soiled with debris.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen soiled with debris. Observed AC vents soiled with grease like debris located at kitchen area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bowls and pot not inverted on shelf located at warehouse washing area. Manager inverted items for proper storage.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed bowls at ware washing area wet nesting. Manager washed and dried bowls during inspection.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damaged sheet rock on wall next to hand washing sink located at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves at preparation area used to store to go containers soiled with grease like debris.
Apr 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs (76 F - Cold Holding) stored on a small prep table at cook line, as per cook for less than 4 hours, cook placed eggs back in the cooler for a rapid cool.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bowl stored in the hand sink at cook line, employee removed it.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior soiled at cook line.
Aug 3, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over vegetables at reach in cooler near kitchen entrance. Observed raw shell eggs stored over sauces at reach in cooler at cook line.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet when valves are closed at hand sink at cook line.
Aug 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Thai ointment stored on preparation table in the kitchen.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken in the same container not separated from raw pork, in the reach in cooler located in the kitchen by the preparation table.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs in a plastic container in the cook line.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. RIF handles soiled.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots stored on storage shelves not inverted.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees hand bags stored over the preparation table. Employee removed it.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Over interior soiled with grease accumulation, microwave soiled with food bebris.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. RIF gasket soild. Storage shelves soiled with dust debris, located in front of the glass door reach in cooler.
Reach-in Freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. RIF located in front of the preparation table in the kitchen.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. RIC located by the hws in the kitchen.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler in front of the wok station.
Jul 20, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over vegetables at reach in cooler near kitchen entrance. Observed raw shell eggs stored over sauces at reach in cooler at cook line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at preparation area.
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. Observed food employees Peach and Bee employed more than 60 days.
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.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water available when valve is open at hand sink near kitchen entrance.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at cook line between stove and wok area.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood soiled with accumulated grease.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet when valves are closed at hand sink at cook line.
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