STUART, Martin County

KRUA THAI

3283 SE FEDERAL HWY, STUART, FL 34997

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
3 High Priority
Mar 19, 2026
City
STUART
County
Martin
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
17

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 19, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Total: 4

14-86-1

Detail 24452702

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. At flip top cooler cut oranges and lemons in direct contact with non food grade paper towels - operator removed. Corrected On-Site

03A-03-5

Detail 24452701

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. At cookline counter - Raw shell eggs 58-60F- cold holding - food not prepared or portioned today- food left out for 15 minutes- operator placed in reach in cooler to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 24452700

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At cookline counter - glue and cigarettes stored over flip top cooler and prep counter- operator removed. Corrected On-Site

02C-04-5

Detail 24452699

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. At flip top cooler potstoes prepared two days ago, pulled from freezer without properly tracking dates - operator date marked.

Jan 20, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 24209777

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At cook line low boy, Raw shell eggs stored above curry sauce. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24209779

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, rehydrated noodles (54F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator states item held out of temperature approximately 1 1/2 hr. Advised operator of cold holding parameters. Operator placed ice onto item to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 24209774

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge-Nirun Tuedic Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 24209775

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 24209778

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 24209776

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At dry storage, sugar removed from original packaging and stored in bin, not labeled. Warning

May 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

09-01-4

Detail 23797079

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Chef using barehands to plate ready to eat onions Advised chef to put gloves on

36-34-5

Detail 23797081

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Two door cooler vents dusty end of cook line

10-17-4

Detail 23797080

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between coolers on cook line Removed Corrected On-Site

14-33-4

Detail 23797078

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Two door cooler end of cook line

Feb 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 6

50-17-3

Detail 23407685

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/2024. Advised operator to renew license. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23407683

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler, cooked duck (49F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item held in unit overnight. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 23407686

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler, cooked duck (49F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item held in unit overnight. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 23407688

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At kitchen, stainless steel cleaner stored on shelf with cooked rice. Advised operator of proper chemical storage. Operator removed cleaner. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23407684

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At cook line, can opener visibly soiled.

10-07-4

Detail 23407687

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, in use utensils stored in standing water 75F. Operator removed utensils. Corrected On-Site

Jul 11, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 10, 2024

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Total: 5

14-86-1

Detail 22966630

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel lining containers with cut limes, cut oranges and green onions. Operator removed paper towel from containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 22966628

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw shell eggs over broccoli at reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 22966629

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler across from white reach in freezer: cooked noodles (48F - Cold Holding); tofu (46F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding); Pork (46F - Cold Holding); Beef (46F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator cut portions in half and added ice bags to products. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

29-34-4

Detail 22966626

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At hose Bibb on back dock.

02C-04-5

Detail 22966627

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed Imitation crab mix with cream cheese and imitation crab stuffed wontons at reach in freezer frozen not date tracked. Educated operator on proper date tracking procedures for house made products frozen for later use. Per operator, both products prepared 7/8.

Apr 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Total: 5

14-86-1

Detail 22790705

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed Paper towel covering cooked vegetables reach in cooler at cook line. Corrected On-Site

08A-02-6

Detail 22790703

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw ground beef over cooked shrimp reach in cooler cook line, raw squid over soy beans not in commercial packaging reach in freezer cook line. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 22790706

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting on counter in kitchen: raw shell eggs (74F - Cold Holding) Per operator not prepared or portioned today. Per operator out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator returned to cooler. ; on counter in kitchen: cooked noodles (47F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 15 minutes. Operator decided to use time control. Operator placed time stamp for remaining 3.75 hours. Time control procedure sent to operator. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31A-09-4

Detail 22790704

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by cart in kitchen. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22790707

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed Chlorine sanitizer spray bottle no label at triple sink. Corrected On-Site

Aug 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 22182082

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw pork over cooked noodles at reach in cooler on cook line. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-17-6

Detail 22182079

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw chicken over raw beef at reach in freezer by cook line, all products not in commercial packaging. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

12A-09-4

Detail 22182084

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee Handling raw beef, rinsed hands under water without soap, then began wiping down surfaces with wiping cloth without hand washing. Educated employee on proper hand washing procedures. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22182081

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. scallop (47F - Cold Holding); calamari (49F - Cold Holding); pork (45F - Cold Holding) cooked rice (69 F - Cold Holding) - Per operator not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 3 hours. Operator placed ice bags to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-10-4

Detail 22182083

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Axe Antiperspirant/deodorant stored over peanuts at dry storage. Operator removed antiperspirant/deodorant from dry storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 22182080

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cook line reach in: cooked shrimp (49F - Cooling) at 1:25 since 10:30 - 48F at 2:00 ; Stainless Tall reach in: cooked shrimp (58F - Cooling) at 1:40 since 10:30 - 58F at 2:10 ; cooked chicken (58-65F - Cooling) at 1:40 since 10:30 - 58- 65F at 2:10 At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 6 hours. Operator placed in reach in freezer to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Feb 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

08A-02-6

Detail 21813729

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At tall reach in freezer - raw beef not commercial packaged over cooked chicken- operator moved to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

02C-02-5

Detail 21813734

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At tall reach in cooler- crispy pork made Saturday- not date marked - operator date marked. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 21813732

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

40-06-5

Detail 21813728

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food/ brunch on prep counter by rice cookers- operator removed.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21813730

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of sugar stored in floor at dry storage - operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-17-4

Detail 21813733

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At prep area- knives in between equipment and prep table- operator removed. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 21813731

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline - cooking spatula and and tongs in bucket with water of 76F- operator removed.. Corrected On-Site

Aug 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

08A-02-6

Detail 21252330

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw Chicken not commercially packaged over cooked duck- in reach in freezer by dry storage- operator stored chicken to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-05: Raw chicken not commercially packaged over raw beef in reach in freezer by dry storage- operator stored chicken to lower shelf. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

53B-05-5

Detail 21252331

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-05: Time Extended

Aug 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 5Basic: 2Total: 14

12A-13-4

Detail 21250301

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher handler dirty dishes then proceeded to handle clean dishes - no handwash - educated operator- employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site

08A-02-6

Detail 21250303

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw Chicken not commercially packaged over cooked duck- in reach in freezer by dry storage- operator stored chicken to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21250299

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At flip top cooler at cookline raw shell eggs stored above mushrooms and bamboo shoots- operator removed eggs. Corrected On-Site

08A-17-6

Detail 21250293

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer at cookline- comminuted beef not commercially packaged over rawpork- operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

03A-03-5

Detail 21250302

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. At flip top cooler by cookline-raw shell eggs 75F- eggs stored above flip top cooler- and flip top cooler left open - operator states product out of temperature for 3 hours- operator placed eggs in reach in freezer to quick chill.Corrective Action Taken Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 21250297

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler by cookline-beef 50-55F - cold holding, chicken 50-55F - cold holding, shrimp 50-53F- cold holding, raw bean sprouts 46F- cold holding, bamboo shoots 47F- cold holding, scallops 48-50F- cold holding, octopus 48-50F- cold holding,- operator states flip top cooler left open for lunch rush- food out of temperature for 3 hours- operator placed ice in food to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 21250295

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At prep area table by cookline-Lemon drop soup- 126-127F- hot holding- operator states left out at room temperature for 1.5 hours- operator placed on stove to be reheated. Educated operator should not leave food out of temperature.Corrective Action Taken Corrective Action Taken

11-07-5

Detail 21250298

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed Big 6 poster to operator Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 21250304

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by dirty dish cart- at handwash sink by triple sink- operator removed. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 21250305

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket in handwash sink by three compartment sink- operator removed. Corrected On-Site

53B-05-5

Detail 21250300

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

41-17-4

Detail 21250306

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of Windex not labeled by three compartment sink- operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 21250296

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food and purse on prep table by cookline- operator removed. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21250294

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of flour stored on floor at dry storage- operator moved off floor. Corrected On-Site

Mar 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 4

22-41-4

Detail 20938232

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly 0ppm. Air in the line. Operator purged line 75ppm. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20938230

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish 71°F, in salt water in prep sink. Operator stated for less than 2 hours and placed fish in freezer. Corrective Action Taken

41-17-4

Detail 20938231

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing windex not labeled at triple sink. Operator labled Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 20938233

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit 82°F on cook line. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site

Aug 31, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 30, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 20471270

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline make table - Beef (59°F - Cold Holding); Pork (60°F - Cold Holding); Garlic in Oil (80°°F - Cold Holding); Shrimp (63°F - Cold Holding). Cooler lid left open. Per operator foods over 41° for under 4 hours. Ice bags added to foods and lids closed. Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-10-4

Detail 20471267

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Silver polish located near rice cookers... Item moved. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 20471268

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. HWS had items in sink such as : spoons, pan, and other kitchenware. Items removed from HWS onsite. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-17-4

Detail 20471269

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Pink chemical. Bottle labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning