THAI HOUSE SOUTH BEACH
1137 WASHINGTON AVE, Miami Beach FL 33139 · (305)531-4841
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. 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. Provided to manager via email.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed at walk in cooler raw whole fish stored over unwashed tomatoes.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed White cutting board at Cook line across from a wok station with the marks and not easily clean.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach in cooler at Cook line torn.
Food stored on floor. Observed at walk in cooler pork ribs, peanut sauce, curry sauce stored on the floor.
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink at warewashing area.
Reach-in cooler / Walk-cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at walk in cooler shelves soiled with mold like substance.
Apr 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice inside HWS at cook line.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed white rice inside reach in cooler at hallway by kitchen entrance with no date marked, as per manager for more than 24 hours prior.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside WIC.
Sep 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 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 at 0ppm, manager reset dishwasher final reading 50 ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked chicken inside WIC.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding) inside WIC, as per manager had outside for approximately 1 hour.
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. Provided to manager via email.
Expired chlorine chemical test kit on 2020 provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed white rice inside reach in cooler at hallway by kitchen entrance with no date marked, as per manager for more than 24 hours prior.
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.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to manager via email.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at HWS at ware washing area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside WIC.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish and raw beef thawing at room temperature, coached manager on correct procedures.
Apr 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shell egg (47F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler for less than 2 hours, as Per operator. Operator placed into another reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed wonton soup (112F - Hot Holding); vegetables broth (109F - Hot Holding) stored on top of stove. Operator turned on flame.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed both handwashing sinks with food debris inside.
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 walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 50F. As per operator, delivery was 3 hours before inspection. And employees constantly open and close the door.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed hot water handle missing in the Warewashing handwashing sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Nov 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a cook removed her gloves and put on new gloves without washing hands.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken and raw shrimp in plastic containers with a labeled that says laundry detergent.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over carrots in the walk-in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over sauces in the walk-in cooler.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed 4 stacks of shell eggs on a shelf in the kitchen. As per the manager the eggs were just delivered. The manager put the eggs in the walk-in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the back room.
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 5 fish filets still in the vacuum with an internal temperature of 33° F. The manager cut the bags.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket torn.
Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container with cooking oil on the floor at the cook line. The manager put it on a shelf.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a scoop in a water temperature if 79°F. The manager poured out the water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket soiled. Observed the hood filters soiled.
Apr 22, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Operator showed me email where he ordered the training program
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment.
Feb 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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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. Operator showed me email where he ordered the training program
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Areas of walls in kitchen show damage
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment and shelving in kitchens
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Dec 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs and raw chicken over vegetables at walk-in cooler.
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. Provided manager with cleanup procedures via email.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash 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. Provided manager with employee reporting responsibilities agreement via email, they were printed and the staff starting signing them.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sticky rice prepared two days ago not having date marking.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed trainer and expiration dates missing on some certificates.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee cup on top of preparation table used to cut chicken.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair at reach in cooler at cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of frying oil stored on floor near rice cooker and container of fish on floor near rice cooker.
Observed no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near ice machine.
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.