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ATCHANAS HOMEGROWN THAI

3194 COMMODORE PLAZA, Coconut Grove FL 33133

Last inspected Mar 10, 2026 · 9 visits since February 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats26
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2334933
Grade history
APR 24
OCT 24
APR 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 34 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
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. Observed for Micky M, Brittany S, Damicea D, Diego L as per operator all working at the establishment for more than 2 months.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Mar 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findings
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed can of oyster flavored sauce dented.
High priority/01B-01-4
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed at cook line reach in cooler unit raw chicken container stored uncovered noodle container. Operator removed chicken and stored onto lower shelf.
High priority/08A-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep counter cut cabbage (74F - Cold Holding) as per operator less than 4 hours. Operator placed into ice bath.
High priority/03A-02-5
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed expired for Hector A Torres on 11/23/2025.
Intermediate/53A-03-7
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink at entrance of kitchen used to store containers of sauce. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed at reach in cooler unit packages of frozen tuna stored to thaw.
Basic/06-09-1
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed for floors at cook line and behind fixed equipment.
Basic/36-73-4
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at prep counter.
Basic/21-04-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand sink at dish washing area.
Basic/31B-04-4
Stored food not covered. Observed at cook line reach in cooler containers of noodles, raw chicken, tofu and beef stored in cooler uncovered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled with old grease and dust in dish washing area.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
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Oct 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator set up three compartment sink to utilize until repaired.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at standing reach in freezer unit raw chicken packages stored over raw beef packages. Operator removed chicken and stored onto lower shelf.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed stored on cook line oven door, operator removed.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
Basic/10-01-5
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at servers station prep cooler shelf, to go plates stored with no overhead protection. Operator inverted trays.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. Observed at cook line reach in cooler containers of shrimp, raw chicken, and beef stored in cooler uncovered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled with old grease and dust in dish washing area.
Basic/36-27-5
May 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at hand sink at entrance of kitchen used as dumb sink with evidence of food debris in drain stopper.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning/Return visit May 5, 2025 · At time of callback inspection still observed at hand sink at dish washing area. Time Extended
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at bar ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning/Return visit May 5, 2025 · Time Extended
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit May 5, 2025 · Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled with old grease and dust in kitchen area.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning/Return visit May 5, 2025 · Time Extended
Apr 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Advised operator to utilize three compartment sink until repaired.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at rice cooker, brown rice (130F - Hot Holding). As per operator for 2 hours. Operator began to reheat.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at hand sink at entrance of kitchen used as dumb sink with evidence of food debris in drain stopper.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Operator awaiting plumber.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at bar ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled with old grease and dust in kitchen area.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee water bottle stored in container with sealed tuna packages at reach in freezer. Operator removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed at dry storage area, in containers of rice and flour. Operator stored correctly.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice spoon in standing water of 72F. Operator discarded.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old date labeled on clean containers at equipment storage rack.
Basic/16-46-4/Warning
Stored food not covered. Observed at bar area, carafes of water stored on counter uncovered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Warning
Oct 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Oct 22, 2024 · Time Extended
Oct 21, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at storage rack under microwave, summer roll (66F - Cold Holding), as per operator for 1 hour. Operator placed onto ice. Observed at kitchen prep table cut cabbage (47F - Cold Holding); spring mix (66F - Cold Holding). As per operator for 2 hours, operator placed onto ice to rapid cool. Observed at reach in cooler across from cook line, raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); pork wonton (62F - Cold Holding); calamari (51F - Cold Holding). As per operator for about 2 hours. Operator placed items onto ice to cool.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at hand wash sink at warehouse washing area blocked by a bucket in sink. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed for containers of shrimp, calamari in reach in cooler at cook line not date marked. As per operator was prepared the day before.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees reusable water bottle stored on prep counter.
Basic/12B-07-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Observed in wine storage closet, a bag of onions and potatoes stored on floor. Operator removed and stored on shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at cook line.
Basic/10-17-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line oven door handles.
Basic/10-20-4/Warning
Apr 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 23 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

5 High priority6 Intermediate12 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee touching raw food, discarded gloves and then put new gloves without washing hands. Operator was informed that she need to wash hands before put on gloves again. Operator washed her hands.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw tuna in the same container with raw chicken and raw duck at rack shelf. Operator separated the products, discarded the tuna.
High priority/08A-24-5/Corrected On-Site
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 stored over raw pork. Operator started to relocate the products.
High priority/08A-17-6/Corrective Action Taken
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed Tuna (56 F - Cold Holding); grouper (60 F - Cold Holding) at shelf room temperature inside of the reduced oxygen package. Operator discarded the products.
High priority/01B-13-4/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Tuna (56 F - Cold Holding); grouper (60 F - Cold Holding) at room temperature. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator discarded the products.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without monitoring and documenting initial heating time and temperature, cooling times and temperatures, cold holding temperature and final cooking temperature.
Intermediate/03C-96-4
Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Observed establishment conducts non continuous cooking of raw chicken without written procedures approved by the division.
Intermediate/03C-89-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed noodle and egg rolls at reach in cooler not properly date marked. As per operator were made yesterday morning.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Written procedures for non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods are lacking provisions for corrective actions.
Intermediate/03C-93-4
Written procedures for non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods are lacking provisions for identifying food cooked with non-continuous process.
Intermediate/03C-94-4
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled.
Basic/36-34-5
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed Tuna (56 F - Cold Holding); grouper (60 F - Cold Holding) at shelf room temperature inside of the reduced oxygen package. Operator discarded the products.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrective Action Taken
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed cooked rice next to hand wash sink exposed to splash. Operator relocated the rice.
Basic/08B-36-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Basic/10-17-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed utensil handle touching the rice.
Basic/10-01-5
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Basic/35B-03-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler preparation area.
Basic/29-49-6
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken, duck and raw fish thawed at room temperature. Operator moved the products to the walk in cooler.
Basic/06-01-5
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout the kitchen and dishwasher area.
Basic/36-02-5/Repeat Violation
Apr 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout kitchen, ware washing area,prep area.
Basic/36-37-5/Warning/Return visit Apr 9, 2024 · Time Extended
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 9, 2024 · Time Extended
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in the kitchen,prep area,ware washing area.
Basic/36-02-5/Warning/Return visit Apr 9, 2024 · Time Extended
Feb 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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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 stored above raw beef located in the standing reach in freezer by the fryers.
High priority/08A-17-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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. Observed for Micky M, Brittany S, Damicea D, Diego L as per operator all working at the establishment for more than 2 months.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout kitchen, ware washing area,prep area.
Basic/36-37-5/Warning
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed for the ice machine door.
Basic/14-71-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
Basic/12B-02-4/Warning
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Basic/29-27-4/Warning
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in the kitchen,prep area,ware washing area.
Basic/36-02-5/Warning

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