Bee's Thai Cuisine

167 Ives St, Providence, RI 02906
Thai
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Oct 1, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Bee's Thai Cuisine. The most recent visit was on Oct 1, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from 15 violations to one.

When inspectors have written things up, non-food contact surfaces clean has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Among Providence restaurants, the typical score is 80; Bee's Thai Cuisine is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 1, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Food not reheated to required temperature for hot holding (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Rice, which was previously cooked and cooled, was only reheated to 130 degrees Fahrenheit for hot holding. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food that is cooked, cooled, and reheated for hot holding must be reheated to 165 degrees Fahrenheit or above for 15 seconds. Rice was reheated.
3-403.11
86
Sep 16, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 11 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 15 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the ice machine were observed with an accumulation of soil residue and biofilm. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice machine was taken out of service to be cleaned and sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (knives on the knife rack, and vegetable peeler) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Items are to be cleaned and sanitized before use.
4-601.11(A)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Chicken and tofu observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation.
3-501.17
Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Chicken was placed hot in the refrigerator in a covered plastic container greater than four inches deep.
3-501.15
Employee not wearing required hair restraint
Inspector notes: Staff were observed not wearing hair restraints. Food employees must wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings, or nets that are worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment/utensils, linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
2-402.11
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cutting boards observed stored behind the faucet of the food prep sink. Equipment and utensils must be stored in a clean dry location, where they are not subject to dust, splash, or other contamination, and at least 6 inches above the floor.
4-903.11(A)
Single-service or single-use items not protected from contamination
Inspector notes: Utensils in the kitchen are displayed with the food contact surface up. Utensils are to be stored so that only the handles are touched by employees.
4-904.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable
Inspector notes: Shelves in the kitchen are lined with aluminum. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning must be constructed of a nonabsorbent and smooth material.
4-101.19
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: A woven rice steamer was not in good repair. Disposed by PIC.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the cart in the cooking area, and a pan storage bin, and dry ingredient containers in the storage room have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. The chest freezer in the storage room has an accumulation of frost and debris.
4-602.13
Utensils, equipment & linens; properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Employees' clothing or other personal belongings were observed stored on shelves in the kitchen. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions.
6-501.110
Person in charge lacks food safety knowledge
Inspector notes: The Person in charge did not assure compliance with critical code requirements. Management's plan for assessing, monitoring, and controlling foodborne disease hazards is inadequate.
2-102.11(A)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Peanut sauce was observed held at 118 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Peanut sauce must be held at 135 degrees F or above, or 41 degrees F or below. Peanut sauce was reheated.
3-501.16(A)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Food observed stored on the floor in the kitchen and back storage area. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: An uncovered bus pan of chicken was observed stored on top of a dry ingredient container on the floor in front of the handsink in the kitchen. Food must be protected from dust, splash, or other contamination, and stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bee's Thai Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bee's Thai Cuisine on file is from Oct 1, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bee's Thai Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surfaces clean has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bee's Thai Cuisine.

How does Bee's Thai Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Bee's Thai Cuisine most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.

Has Bee's Thai Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bee's Thai Cuisine have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about 15 previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bee's Thai Cuisine means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.