THAI CAFE
6845 MAIN ST, Miami Lakes FL 33014 · 305.825.7752
Last inspected Apr 9, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit.
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. Employees name Angel with more than 2 months of being hired.
Required employee training expired for some 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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Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Battery issues., operator replaced it.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice container. Operator removed it.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Underneath of hand sink located in the ice machine area.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored in between the preparation table and wall.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towels on top of the counter, operator placed in chlorine sanitation solution.
Sep 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed degreaser spray bottle stored on food can produce at the dry storage shelves. Operator removed it.
Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed rice plastic container lid cracks.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed interior of reach in freezer rusted.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed soup, white rice, held from more than 24 hours as per operator, with no date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle with no label.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
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. Observed tuna on sushi station.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Dining area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer located in front of dishwasher machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of Food storage containers soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Feb 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. On the wall by the ice machine.
Observed interior of Reach-in freezer soiled.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jan 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Nov 5, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 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/. Observed storage area on the back of the establishment with 3 reach in cooler no fully enclosed.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Observed 3 reach in cooler with food stored in the back area of the restaurant with no fully enclosed.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Sep 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 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/. Observed storage area on the back of the establishment with 3 reach in cooler no fully enclosed.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Observed 3 reach in cooler with food stored in the back area of the restaurant with no fully enclosed.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Apr 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood soiled.
Mar 21, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 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. Observed dishwasher machine with chlorine sanitation solution of 0 ppm.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employees served green salad on the plate with no gloves. Instructed operator regarding the procedure to handle food. Salad was discarded.
Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Observed employees served Green Salad on customer plate without wearing a gloves, green salad was discarded.
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. Employees signed the form during the inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed Lysol spray bottle without label.
Ceiling tile missing.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean pot on the floor. Operator properly stored it.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on preparation table. Operator properly stored it.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. About dishwasher area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood soiled.
Sep 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser with no label.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage in kitchen area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone stored above sushi preparation area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing sushi with not hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil on kitchen floor by the reach in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed it.
Interior of reach in freezer with rust that has pitted the surface
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp, beef under standing water inside three compartment sink. Operator open the cold water faucet.
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