Tani Thai by Rin
12269 S Dixie Hwy, Pinecrest, FL 33156 · Permanent Food Service · License 2317060
What drove the grade
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 26 routine inspection3 high priority (1 fixed by the Aug 27 follow-up, 1 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 5 intermediate (1 repeat), 19 basic (11 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most-44
- Safety score56
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitAug 27, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
20 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
More time given
Intermediate3
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
More time given
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
More time given
Code 27, Water source: Water with a temperature of least 85°F not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
More time given
Basic16
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
More time given
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
More time given
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
More time given
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
More time given
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
More time given
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
More time given
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
More time given
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
More time given
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
More time given
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
More time given
Code 25, Single-service items: Reuse of single-service or single-use articles.
More time given
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
More time given
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
More time given
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
More time given
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
More time given
- First visitAug 26, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
27 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Observed raw eggs above sliced onions in cooler across cook line. Operator rearranged order.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
Observed food stored in to go bags in chest freezer.
Repeat violation
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
Observed 1 live roach on floor crawling in waiter station.
Intermediate5
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Observed on food and dish racks.
Repeat violation
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
Observed on dry food and dish racks.
Code 27, Water source: Water with a temperature of least 85°F not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
Observed hot water turned off at front handsink.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed at sushi counter; bowls stored in handsink. Observed in handsink across cook line; container in sink and tongs on sink.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Observed at register, unlabeled bottle.
Basic19
Code 06, Food properly thawed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
Observed salmon thawing at front counter ambiently. Operator placed salmon into sink under cold running water.
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Observed cook with no hair restraint on line.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Observed employees with bracelets engaged in food preparation.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Observed in multiple reach in coolers.
Repeat violation
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
Observed at multiple reach in coolers.
Repeat violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Observed in chest freezer.
Repeat violation
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Observed interior soiled at time of inspection.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Observed exterior of dish machine soiled.
Repeat violation
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Observed interior of both microwaves soiled.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed exterior of equipment soiled. Observed gaskets in coolers soiled.
Repeat violation
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Observed oven and microwave handles soiled.
Repeat violation
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Observed on rack in storage room; bowls not inverted.
Code 25, Single-service items: Reuse of single-service or single-use articles.
Observed plastic seasoning and containers reused for other items in kitchen.
Repeat violation
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
Observed 1 dead roach on floor of restroom. Observed 1 dead roach behind reach in freezer at sushi counter. Observed 5 dead roaches under cooler in wait station. Observed 2 dead ones behind handsink across cook line. Observed under prep table in waiter station, 2 dead roaches. Observed 5 dead roaches in dry food storage.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Observed interior soiled kitchen.
Repeat violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Observed in kitchen and restroom.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Observed water damage.
Repeat violation
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Observed phone on spice rack next to cook line.
Repeat violation
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Observed outside of restroom.
Repeat violation
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.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- 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.