MAYA THAI CUISINE
15817 PINES BLVD, Pembroke Pines FL 33027
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 8 visits since June 2024
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Poster emailed
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1. Flip top at cook line, raw chicken, raw beef stored over ready to eat sauces. 2. Walk in cooler, raw shell eggs stored over tofu and cut carrots. Operator reorganized cooler storing raw meats to the lower shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top opposite cook line flip top #3 raw lamb (50F - Cold Holding); raw beef (40F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (56F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were out of temperature for less than one hour ago. Operator placed item in freezer to quick chill during the inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observe ladel and food particles in hand washing procedures sink at kitchen. Operator removed and cleaned sink during the inspection.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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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. Five employees engaging in food preparation hired less than 60 days. Provided Employee agreement form tot he operator.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing procedures sink next to triple sink. Manager replenished during the inspection.
Food stored on floor. In kitchen bucket of noodles stored on floor. Operator elevated during the inspection.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1) Observed raw lamb chops stored above bread buns inside walk in cooler. Employee removed lamb chops. 2) Observed raw shell eggs stored above milk and coleslaw inside Marie cooler, in kitchen. Operator properly stored.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef ribs (53F - Cold Holding)inside walk in cooler. Per operator, foods held out not prepped or portioned today; food stored inside cooler overnight. Stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef ribs (53F - Cold Holding)inside walk in cooler. Per operator, foods held out not prepped or portioned today; food stored inside cooler overnight. Stop sale.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Reviewed employee reporting agreement form with operator; emailed form to operator.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to walk in freezer. Operator provided.
Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Observed probe thermometer temperature starting at 50F.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles containing blue and yellow unknown solutions, at dish pit. Employee labeled.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed partially frozen raw chicken thawing in room temperature on shelf next to walk in cooler, in kitchen. Educated operator on proper thawing methods.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Next to triple sink.leaking faucet when open to wash hands.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink, next to triple sink, leaking faucet when opens.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Next to triple sink.leaking faucet when open to wash hands.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employee prepping food.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Substantial amount of ice, inside walk in freezer
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink, next to triple sink, leaking faucet when opens.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Two employees wearing watches, one employee wearing a bracelet, after manager instructed employees over all jewelry
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched his personal cell phone, the grabbed clean tongs to grabbed a cooked chicken from grilled. After manager instructed, employee washed hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prepared or portioned today. cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding), per employee food held less than 4 hours. Observed food stored above the rim line. Employee moved food out of temperature and stored on walk in cooler for a quick chill.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Assorted desserts on front counter cooler, open more than 24 hours.
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. Poster emailed
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary sanitizer test strips
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Two employees wearing watches, one employee wearing a bracelet, after manager instructed employees over all jewelry
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Prep table next to steam rice pot, employee placed on sanitizer solution
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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