KING & I THAI RESTAURANT
15508 NW 77 CT, Miami Lakes FL 33016 · (305)823-1095
Last inspected Jun 25, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
JUN 24
OCT 24
MAR 25
NOV 25
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 25, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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 all employees names are James, Shai, Daisy, Alberto, Christopher Kannkporn, Panchjan and Bernanita with expired employee training on April 2025.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole on ceiling at the front area.
Show the remaining 3 findings ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Apr 21, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 23 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority8 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 23 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cooked noodles on walk in cooler. Operator properly stored it.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in preparation table. Operator properly stored it.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sushi rice Repeat ViolationWarning**
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator placed in reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Sushi rice
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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 the foodborne illnesses to operator.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed the poster to the operator.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing pots on hand sink located at the front counter. Instructed operator regarding task.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Lingont as the manager with no certificate.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
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 all employees names are James, Shai, Daisy, Alberto, Christopher Kannkporn, Panchjan and Bernanita with expired employee training on April 2025.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole on ceiling at the front area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking from the open water. Instructed operator regarding cross contamination.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil container on kitchen floor. Also young chicken box on walk in freezer floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On hand sink located next to ice machine.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Apr 21, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food controlled by time and required to be marked with the use by time is not marked and the required time of disposal cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed sushi rice at the front counter with no time mark.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed sushi rice at the front counter with no time mark.
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Lingont owner of restaurant as the manager with no certificate.
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/ Observed Lingont as the manager with no certificate.
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 all employees names are James, Shai, Daisy, Alberto, Christopher Kannkporn, Panchjan and Bernanita with expired employee training on April 2025.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In the kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed 2 reach in coolers in disrepair. Used as storage.
Food stored on floor. Observed edamame case stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at the sushi station.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Nov 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food controlled by time and required to be marked with the use by time is not marked and the required time of disposal cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed sushi rice at the front counter with no time mark.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed sushi rice at the front counter with no time mark.
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Lingont owner of restaurant as the manager with no certificate.
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/ Observed Lingont as the manager with no certificate.
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 all employees names are James, Shai, Daisy, Alberto, Christopher Kannkporn, Panchjan and Bernanita with expired employee training on April 2025.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In the kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed 2 reach in coolers in disrepair. Used as storage.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed rice container lid cracked in the storage room.
Food stored on floor. Observed edamame case stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at the sushi station.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the prep cooler located at kitchen observed raw chicken stored cut cabbage.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line under food in reach in cooler located next to the dishwasher at cook line.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed at cook line, next to the prep cooler. Observed unit used as dry storage.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of the oven soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed exterior of microwave soiled.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef thawing at room temperature in a container at cook line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.
Oct 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate13 Basic
Show 18 findings ▾
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touched her face and continued to cut raw carrots without washing hands prior.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in the prep cooler at cook line raw eggs stored over Edamame.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the prep cooler at cook line raw shrimp (45F - Cold Holding), stored in double insert, as per cook placed there less than 1 hour. instructed cook to store food directly in the unit for adequate cold holding.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed at front counter sushi rice not time. Operator stated that rice was placed under time control less than 3 hours ago. Manager marked time on site.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Mutita Apirukpinyo, Bernardita baclig.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed hand sink faucet handle soiled, sink at cook line. Observed oven door handle soiled. Observed extinguisher of microwave soiled.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. At kitchen area.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed glass upright glass door cooler at cook line not working, used as storage.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a bucket of soy sauce stored on the floor at cook line by hand sink.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in freezer at cook line soiled.
Standing water in bottom of walk in cooler, underneath the storage shelves.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw crab meat and raw beef thawing at room temperature in the three compartment sink.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.
Jun 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed Ceiling tile in disrepair throughout the kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed Ceiling vents soiled throughout the kitchen.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed Floor soiled throughout the kitchen area.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed Boxes of squid not stored at least 6 inches of the floor at walk in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed Oven with heavy accumulation of grease.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed Wall soiled throughout the kitchen.
Dec 18, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef inside the reach in cooler. Operator placed the raw chicken under the raw beef inside the reach in cooler across from the cook line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near the sushi station. Operator placed paper towels at the hand washing sink.
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. Emailed employee health agreement to operator. Operator started to fill out and will have others forms done by team members as they come to work.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed spring rolls in the stand up reach in cooler with no date mark. Operator stated the spring rolls was made 12/17/2023. Operator placed the date mark on the spring rolls.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water 78°F(Hot Holding) near the reach in freezer. Operator discarded the water, washed, rinsed and sanitized the container.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp thawing in standing water near the ware washing station. Advised operator to turn on the cold water for water movement.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name of rice inside container.
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.