MAI THAI BISTRO
762 21 ST, Vero Beach FL 32960
Last inspected Jun 12, 2026 · 10 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live Roach activity present as evidenced by 1 live roach found on bottom of storage shelf next to prep area. Manager killed
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $520
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2026026490 | Feb 3, 2026 | Jul 27, 2026 | $120 |
| 4--2021025808 | May 27, 2021 | Jul 27, 2021 | — |
| 4--2021013121 | Mar 8, 2021 | Apr 7, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jun 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cutting board extends past table and blocks hand washing sink at sushi bar. Advised manager to get a smaller cutting board
Paper cloth used as a food-contact surface. Used to line white fish in sushi bar. Employee removed
Apr 8, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Wet cardboard observed in reach in freezers. Provided education
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cook line has dust accumulation on ceiling
Feb 4, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine located next to 3 bay sink has been moved to outside and storage rack with towel warmer is. Ow in place Hand sink next to sushi bar has been removed and prep sink is now the designated hand sink.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Wet cardboard observed in reach in freezers. Provided education
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cook line has dust accumulation on ceiling
Feb 3, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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Live Roach activity present as evidenced by 1 live roach found on bottom of storage shelf next to prep area. Manager killed
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Case of raw chicken over beef in walk in cooler. Manager moved chicken to bottom shelf
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed two oyster tags on floor outside.
Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Salmon and Tuna Poke Bowl. Manager had employee mark asterisks to menu during inspection.
No handwash sink for employees. Observed employee bagging broccoli and chicken outside with no hand sink
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line hand sink. Paper towels were refilled
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine located next to 3 bay sink has been moved to outside and storage rack with towel warmer is. Ow in place Hand sink next to sushi bar has been removed and prep sink is now the designated hand sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoops in bulk bins. Manager moved
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Wet cardboard observed in reach in freezers. Provided education
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cook line has dust accumulation on ceiling
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks throughout kitchen above coolers and on storage shelves
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee apron on clean glassware
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Old oyster shell debris observed outside next to prep table
Food being prepared outside. Observed employee portioning chicken and broccoli into bags at prep table outside. Observed 2 blenders next to prep table. Observed cutting boards, produce slicer, and knives being stored outside next to or on prep table. Observed mounted plastic wrap and paper towels stored above prep table
Food stored outside. Observed salt at prep table outside
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives being stored between wall and pipe outside next to prep table
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Jul 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers above reach in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Jul 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 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. Reading 0ppm. Operator had detergent hooked up instead of sanitizer. Swapped chemicals and primed. Reading 0ppm
Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies in kitchen
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Salmon thawed in ROP in walk in cooler states to remove prior to thawing
Oyster tags not marked with last date served. Manager added dates
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar bin
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. Salmon thawed in walk in cooler in ROP
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers above reach in freezer
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between cooler and prep table
Inside/outside of dumpster not clean. Dumpster lid has broken off. Bagged trash is ripped open from animals. Many flies are present. Dumpster is shared with plaza. Advised manager to get in contact with waste management to replace lid
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce over ready to eat rice
Jan 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Medicine not labeled properly. On top of cooler. Operator removed
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used to line cut cucumbers in reach in cooler
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over ginger in cook line cooler
Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Manager had employees add asterisks to menus. For raw fish poke bowl
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. At bar.
Aug 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over raw tuna that is ready to eat
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored with raw beef in same bin in walk,in cooler. Manager removed
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Oysters found in 2 door glass cooler with an ambient temp of 60f. Manager stated they were pulled from walk in cooler for service 1.5 hours ago. Manager moved back to walk in cooler to rapid chill.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice in two door reach in cooler not date marked. Manager added date
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk bin. Manager removed
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. 2 door glass cooler not maintaining proper temperature. Manager stated they have ordered a new cooler to replace unit
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. Tuna in walk in cooler in ROP stating to remove from packing prior to thawing. Educated kitchen manager and slits were added.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In bulk sugar bin in dry storage
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters are soiled in grease and dust
Feb 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing. Next to hood system
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.