Thai Express by Rin

20553 Old Cutler Rd, Cutler Bay, FL 33189 · Permanent Food Service · License 2325258

Official report

out of 100

Grade B

Safety score 81 of 100

Latest visit: Sep 15, 2026 (8 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.High priority · fixed on the spot · 12 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Sep 15 routine inspection
1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate (1 repeat), 11 basic (7 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most
-19
Safety score81

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Sep152026

Routine inspection

13 violations found

First visitSep 15, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
13 violations found:
- 1 High priority
- 1 Intermediate
- 11 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority1
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  Observed beef (47°F - Cold Holding); chicken (46°F - Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler across from the stove. As per operator foods were placed less than 2 hours ago. Operator placed ice on top of the foods to bring temperature down.
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
  Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted.
  Repeat violation
Basic11
- Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
  Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn.
  Repeat violation
  Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
  Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair.
  Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler across from the stove is not working properly.
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: 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.
  Repeat violation
- Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
  Repeat violation
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  Repeat violation
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
  Observed at the kitchen area.
  Repeat violation
  Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  Observed at the cook line.
  Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
  Repeat violation
  Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  Repeat violation
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Ambient temperature: The air temperature inside a cooler or holding unit, rather than the food’s own.