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PANYA THAI RESTAURANT

518-520-522 NE 167 ST, Miami FL 33162 · 305-9458566

Last inspected Oct 16, 2025 · 7 visits since February 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats60
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2328379
Grade history
APR 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
OCT 25
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 14 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef and pork in the 3 door reach in cooler.
High priority/08A-20-5
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Oct 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findings
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef and pork in the 3 door reach in cooler.
High priority/08A-20-5
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed old food debris in the kitchen handwashing sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic/36-37-5
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall.
Basic/24-14-4/Repeat Violation
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Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed rice container with a cracked lid.
Basic/14-38-4/Repeat Violation
Hole in or other damage to wall. Under dishwasher.
Basic/36-24-5
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 2 knives in between 2 reach in coolers. Operator removed.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooking spoons and utensils in standing water of 87F. Operator removed water.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed handwashing sing faded/ unable to be read at the kitchen handwashing sink.
Basic/31B-04-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under 3 compartment sink.
Basic/36-27-5
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Aug 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled egg (87F - Cold Holding) stored on the prep table for less than 3 hours, operator discarded item.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed bottle sprout with Zukiyaki sauce with mold like substance growing. Operator discarded item.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed 2 knives between reach in cooler and flip top cooler. Operator removed.
Basic/24-14-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop in standing water by the microwave. Operator removed water.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed duck thawing in standing water in the 3 compartment sink. Operator turned on water.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Feb 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken kabobs over raw beef in the 3 door reach in cooler in the kitchen.
High priority/08A-20-5
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates on the top shelves of the kitchen not protected.
Basic/24-05-4
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice containers in he back prep area with name label.
Basic/02D-01-5/Repeat Violation
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Throughout the walk in cooler, back prep area and under 3 compartment sink.
Basic/36-10-4
Sep 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed udon noodles (49F - Cold Holding) stored on top of the prep table, operator placed back inside reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (123F - Hot Holding) in a container on the prep table for less than 30 minutes, as per operator. Item was placed to reheat.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in the kitchen handwashing sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed rice container lid cracked in the prep area.
Basic/14-38-4
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 1 knife stored in between the reach in cooler and flip top. Operator removed.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs and scoops in standing water in the kitchen. Operator removed water.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4
Observed ice buildup in reach-in freezer by the back prep area.
Basic/14-69-4
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen sauce thawing in room temperature. Operator stored in reach in cooler.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice container with no name label. Operator placed name on container.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Apr 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed mini tomatoes stored on top of the prep table, as per operator she got it from her garden.
High priority/01A-05-4
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed mini tomatoes stored on top of the prep table, as per operator she got it from her garden.
High priority/01B-04-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cucumber (76F - Cold Holding); fresh garlic and oil (74F - Cold Holding) stored on top of prep table for less than 2 hours, as per operator. Operator placed back into the reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal container with soap stored inside the handwashing sink next to salad station. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed coconut broth and cut vegetables in the reach in cooler with no date marking. As per operator, made 2 days ago.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile with dust on top of 3 door reach in cooler.
Basic/36-34-5
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed lid container where rice is stored cracked.
Basic/14-38-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons and tongs stored in standing water in the kitchen. Operator removed.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled on the stand up reach in freezer.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Feb 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food as fish in the reach in freezer mixed with restaurant food items, a bowl of cooked beef on the top shelf of the wall in cooler. Advise operator to get a container and placed on the bottom of the rack with correct labeled.
Basic/08B-49-4/Return visit Feb 23, 2024 · Employee food stored inside a container on the top rack of the walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. Time Extended Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer door in disrepair and gaskets torn.
Basic/14-11-5/Return visit Feb 23, 2024 · Observed reach in freezer door in disrepair and gaskets torn. Time Extended
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen
Basic/36-17-5/Return visit Feb 23, 2024 · Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen. Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in coolers and reach in freezers.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Feb 23, 2024 · Observed gaskets soiled at reach in coolers and reach in freezers. Time Extended
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor under 3 compartment sink, under cookline, under ice machine are soiled.
Basic/36-10-4/Return visit Feb 23, 2024 · Observed floor under cookline is soiled. Time Extended
Feb 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority0 Intermediate12 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef and raw pork stored in the reach in cooler. Operator stored properly.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); sticky rice (50F-55F) stored in the walk in cooler over night, as per operator.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); sticky rice (50F-55F) stored in the walk in cooler over night, as per operator.
High priority/03A-02-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located at the server station.
Basic/22-20-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents in both bathrooms with dust.
Basic/36-34-5
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth touching cut lettuce in the reach in cooler.
Basic/21-05-5/Repeat Violation
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches under the ice machine. Operator cleaned during the inspection.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food as fish in the reach in freezer mixed with restaurant food items, a bowl of cooked beef on the top shelf of the wall in cooler. Advise operator to get a container and placed on the bottom of the rack with correct labeled.
Basic/08B-49-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer door in disrepair and gaskets torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen
Basic/36-17-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in coolers and reach in freezers.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled.
Basic/22-16-4
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour in a container by the cookline with no name label. Operator wrote name during the inspection.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor under 3 compartment sink, under cookline, under ice machine are soiled.
Basic/36-10-4

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.