THAI EXPRESS BY RIN

Name: THAI EXPRESS BY RIN
Address: 20553 OLD CUTLER RD, CUTLER BAY, FL, 33189, US
Rating: 23

20553 OLD CUTLER RD, CUTLER BAY, FL 33189

License #2325258

🍜 Thai/Vietnamese ℹ️

23 Grade F / 100

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September 15, 2026 · 13 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food

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THAI EXPRESS BY RIN in CUTLER BAY currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 23 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 7 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 15, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 85 total violations — 7 critical, 11 major, 67 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[14-74-7] 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.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 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.
[23-03-4] 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.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at the kitchen area.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at the cook line.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container used as scoop inside the rice.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Observed above the water heater.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated grease throughout the kitchen area.
[21-05-5] Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed plates covered with cloth at the cook line. Manager removed the cloth.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed by the hand wash sink.
[23-03-4] 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.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed chicken not covered inside the reach in cooler. Operator covered it.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at the kitchen area.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease throughout the kitchen area.
[43-10-4] Customers enter establishment through kitchen at the time of the inspection.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bowl stored inside the hand wash sink in the kitchen. Operator removed it.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at men bathroom.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[22-20-5] 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.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside several containers all around kitchen area. Employee removed them during inspection.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Observed next to water heater at kitchen area.
[36-34-5] 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.
[24-05-4] 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.
[40-06-5] 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.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed double door reach in cooler vent cover missing at kitchen area.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door at kitchen area.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with accumulation of grease behind cook line at kitchen area.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair behind cook line at kitchen area.
[14-69-4] 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.
[10-07-4] 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.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled on shelf at kitchen entrance.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside all reach in coolers at kitchen area.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled with food debris at kitchen area.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside double door reach in cooler next to cooler at kitchen area.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed several food container not cover inside reach in cooler at kitchen area.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed all around kitchen area.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with accumulation of grease all around kitchen area.
[21-12-4] 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.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container with not label next to mop sink area.
[08A-20-5] 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.
[01B-02-5] 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.
[03A-02-5] 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.
[02C-02-5] 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.