THAI EXPRESS BY RIN
THAI EXPRESS BY RIN in CUTLER BAY has 7 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 1.9/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
20553 Old Cutler Road
Florida, 33189
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 12/30/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10878851
- 22-20-5:Basic - 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. Repeat Violation
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside several containers all around kitchen area. Employee removed them during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed next to water heater at kitchen area.
- 36-34-5:Basic - 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. Repeat Violation
- 24-05-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 40-06-5:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed double door reach in cooler vent cover missing at kitchen area.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door at kitchen area.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with accumulation of grease behind cook line at kitchen area.
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair behind cook line at kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - 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. Repeat Violation
- 10-07-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled on shelf at kitchen entrance.
- 23-03-4:Basic - 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:Basic - 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:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside double door reach in cooler next to cooler at kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed several food container not cover inside reach in cooler at kitchen area.
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed all around kitchen area.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with accumulation of grease all around kitchen area.
- 21-12-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - 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:High Priority - 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:High Priority - 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:High Priority - 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:Intermediate - 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.
Inspection Date: 5/7/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10756835
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like slime interior of ice machine.
- 36-34-5:Basic - 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. Repeat Violation
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in poor repair by handwashing at cook line. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in both chest freezers at preparation area. Repeat Violation
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in interior of reach in cooler at cook line.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed colander in handwashing sink at cook line. Operator removed calendar during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed paper towels missing at men's room. Operator replaced during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 1/9/2025
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handle on reach in cooler in front of cook line soiled with debris.
- 36-34-5:Basic - 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.
- 24-05-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed bowls at ware washing area wet nesting . Manager washed and dried bowls during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damaged sheet rock on wall next to hand washing sink located at cook line.
- 23-03-4:Basic - 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.
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Inspection Date: 4/17/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8463471
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior soiled at cook line.
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bowl stored in the hand sink at cook line, employee removed it. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 8/3/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8368525
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. RIF handles soiled.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots stored on storage shelves not inverted.
- 40-06-5:Basic - 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.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Over interior soiled with grease accumulation, microwave soiled with food bebris.
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
- 23-03-4:Basic - 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.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in Freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. RIF located in front of the preparation table in the kitchen.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. RIC located by the hws in the kitchen.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler in front of the wok station.
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Thai ointment stored on preparation table in the kitchen.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - 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.
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - 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.
Inspection Date: 8/3/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8449972
- 16-23-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet when valves are closed at hand sink at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet when valves are closed at hand sink at cook line. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet when valves are closed at hand sink at cook line. **Time Extended**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: Observed raw shell eggs stored over vegetables at reach in cooler near kitchen entrance. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: Observed raw shell eggs stored over vegetables at reach in cooler near kitchen entrance. **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 7/20/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8286226
- 16-23-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at cook line between stove and wok area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at cook line between stove and wok area. **Time Extended**
- 36-50-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood soiled with accumulated grease. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: Observed hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Time Extended**
- 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet when valves are closed at hand sink at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet when valves are closed at hand sink at cook line. **Time Extended**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: Observed raw shell eggs stored over vegetables at reach in cooler near kitchen entrance. **Time Extended**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at preparation area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at preparation area. **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: 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. **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: 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. **Time Extended**
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: 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. **Time Extended**
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Phone: (786) 429-3912
Google Rating
★★★★☆ (4.3/5)
(59 reviews)Price Level
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Opening Hours
Monday:Closed
Tuesday:11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:30 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:30 – 9:00 PM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:30 – 9:00 PM
Friday:11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:30 – 9:00 PM
Saturday:11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Sunday:11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
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Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025
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