EAST THAI
5904 S DIXIE HWY, South Miami FL 33143
Last inspected Jun 14, 2024 · 2 visits since January 2024
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
JAN 24
JUN 24
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license since October 1, 2023. Operator paid the license at the time of the inspection. Confirmation number 236050306.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2015009819 | Jan 22, 2015 | Jul 31, 2015 | $1,200 |
Inspection history
2 visits, newest first
Jun 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken wings stored at RIC and RIF inside thank you bags. Operator was informed to only use food grade approved bags.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food Observed raw salmon stored above beef both at standing RIC in the rear. Operator relocated the item.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored above raw pork inside front RIC. Observed raw chicken next to raw pork inside same container at front RIC. Operator removed and placed items correctly.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs stored next to kitchen stove at ambient temperature, as per operator eggs wet out 15 minutes ago. Operator placed shell eggs back in RIC.
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in disrepair by 3CS area.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in bathroom unisex.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
In used utensils container stored on floor between uses.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two tongs stored on oven door handles at kitchen area. Operator removed the tongs.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooking utensils stored in standing water 76F at kitchen.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light with missing cover above 3CS.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall next and behind 3CS.
Jan 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed two medicines containers next to spices container and silverware utensils next to reach in cooler front counter.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed chicken wings inside of thank you bag at reach in freezer.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license since October 1, 2023. Operator paid the license at the time of the inspection. Confirmation number 236050306.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0 ppm). Operator added sanitizer solution to get 300 ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over sauces containers at reach in cooler located next to the three compartment sink. Operator relocated the products.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shells eggs at preparation table ambient temperature over 70°F. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator moved the shells eggs to the reach in cooler for rapid cooling.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Food residues at hand wash sink front counter.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the dishwasher machine out of order. As per operator they used only the three compartment sink. The three compartments sink was setup.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil container stored on floor next to dishwasher machine.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two tongs stored on oven door. Operator removed the tongs.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils in water at 80°F. Operator discarded the water.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towels under white, red and green cutting board at reach in cooler.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken, raw beef and raw shrimp thawed at preparation table at rooms temperature.
Utensil container stored on floor between uses. Operator picked up the container.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.