Thai Cuisine
513 Greene St, Key West, FL 33040 · Permanent Food Service · License 5402017
What drove the grade
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 8 routine inspection10 basic (7 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most-12
- Safety score88
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 8, 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.
10 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic10
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Observed tong on oven handle at kitchen area.
Repeat violation
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Observed grooved cutting board over preparation table in front of three compartment sink at kitchen area.
Repeat violation
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust accumulation at kitchen area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Observed ice buildup inside chest white freezers inside front storage area next to employees bathroom and outside of the walk-in cooler at kitchen area.
Repeat violation
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution over preparation table next to hand wash sink.
Repeat violation
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Observed gap on the back door at kitchen area.
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Observed all throughout kitchen area and inside walk in cooler at kitchen area.
Repeat violation
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting.
Observed floor with accumulation of food debris under shelves inside walk in cooler at kitchen area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Observed walls soiled with accumulation of grease next to hand wash sink at kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Observed walk in cooler vent soiled at kitchen area.
Repeat violation
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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.