MOON THAI
1118 South Dixie Highway
Florida, 33146
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/21/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed both rear exit doors of restaurant, one in kitchen area the other at dry storage/ bathroom area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: Still observed at both exits. **Time Extended**
- 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at exit door next to dry storage shelf. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: Still observed at exit door next to dry storage shelf. **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout cook lines. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: Still observed cook lines. **Time Extended**
- 10-14-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed at waiter prep station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: Still observed **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In all reach in freezers. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: Still observed ice buildup in multiple reach in freezers. **Time Extended**
- 10-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed at dry storage in container of sugar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: Still observed **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets throughout soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: Still observed **Time Extended**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at hand wash sink next to dish area used at dump sink. Employee removed and cleaned. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: **Time Extended**
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed at total of 7 employees engaging in food prep. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: Still observed **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/21/2025 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 2/17/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
8
Total
14
Inspection Details:
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed both rear exit doors of restaurant, one in kitchen area the other at dry storage/ bathroom area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at exit door next to dry storage shelf. Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout cook lines. Warning
- 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed at waiter prep station. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In all reach in freezers. Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed at dry storage in container of sugar. Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at all microwaves. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets throughout soiled. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front line of kitchen prep area raw shrimp (71F - Cold Holding); shrimp tempura (70F - Cold Holding). As per cook for 30 minutes. Observed at main cook line cooler raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); as per cook for 3 hours. Cook placed into ice to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at stove coconut cream soup (108F - Hot Holding); chicken broth (121F - Hot Holding). As per cook for about 1 hour. Cook increased heat to begin reheating process. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at hand wash sink next to dish area used at dump sink. Employee removed and cleaned. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed at total of 7 employees engaging in food prep. Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Person in charge unable to provide for any employee. Warning
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - 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. Observed expired for Amarin and Jose on 8/2024. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/17/2025 revealed 14 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 7/30/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
10
Total
15
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle, stored in a container of uncooked rice, located on storage shelves towards back kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed both rear exit doors of restaurant, one in kitchen area the other at dry storage/ bathroom area.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at reach in freezer next to walk in cooler. Observed at reach in freezer at front beverage station of lobby.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at prep table at cook line, knives stored between tables. Chef removed and placed to be washed and sanitized. Corrected On-Site
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chopped green onions, white onions and carrots stored uncovered inside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed in microwave, frozen noodles being defrosted.
- 06-08-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was barely running/dripping. Observed at sushi bar prep sink with a container of frozen seafood bring thawed under very low pressure running water.
- 33-30-4:Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed discarded pallets and plastic cooking oil bottles on ground of dumpster enclosure.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs over sauce containers in reach in cooler at cook line. Observed raw beef stored over cooked chicken dumplings in reach in freezer at rear of kitchen.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at Wonton Soup Station: tofu (61F - Cold Holding) as per manager for about 1 hour. Observed at prep table at cook line raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding). As per cook for about 1 hour.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at entrance hand wash sink where coffee station is located, hand sink used as dump sink for ice.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in women's bathroom. Manager provided soap. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - 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. Observed for employee Oscar Nieto expired 3/23/2022.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/30/2024 revealed 15 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 2/6/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots stored on top of reach in freezer, not kept inverted, located next to back kitchen exit door. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside located towards back kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
- 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in reach in cooler located across from center cook line stove area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Observed reach in cooler located across from center cook line stove, being repaired at time of inspection. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/6/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 2/5/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
16
Total
20
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed a sticky fly trap with a heavy accumulation of dead flying insects, at rear of kitchen near three compartment sink. Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at dry storage area of kitchen, a condiment container used as scoop in a container of sugar. Observed at sushi bar a condiment cup in spicy mayo container used as scoop. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen area. Warning
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots stored on top of reach in freezer, not kept inverted, located next to back kitchen exit door. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at kitchen prep tables. Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside located towards back kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout kitchen area. Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in cooler 2 buckets of soy sauce stored on floor. Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Observed at kitchen area and sushi bar area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters above cookline at kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in reach in cooler located across from center cook line stove area. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in walk in cooler a container of raw chicken and cut lettuce stored uncovered. Repeat Violation Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at rear of kitchen near dry storage area. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen area. Warning
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed throughout kitchen area. Manager removed and stored each on lower shelves. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-03-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed 1 dead flying insect inside rice cooker, while rice was still being cooked, at kitchen cook line area. Manager discarded entire container of rice into trash bin. No other live flying insects observed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at Wonton Soup Station: tofu (56F - Cold Holding); salad w/ cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding) as per cooked less than 4 hours. Manager placed on ice for rapid cooling. Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled slicer not in use on top of kitchen counter, across from ice machine. Observed soiled can opener blade at kitchen counter. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at hand sink next to three compartment sink, bowls stored inside. Manager removed items. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/5/2024 revealed 20 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 16 basic).
Inspection on 1/30/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
9
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle, stored in a container of uncooked rice, located on storage shelves towards back kitchen area.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots stored on top of reach in freezer, not kept inverted, located next to back kitchen exit door.
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed an employees bag of grapes stored inside reach in cooler, on top a container of spring rolls. Manager removed employee personal food from cooler unit. Corrected On-Site
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside located towards back kitchen area.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris located under storage shelves towards back kitchen area.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses located at kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters above cookline at kitchen area.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic to-go containers not kept inverted, located at sushi station. Manager inverted containers. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chopped green onions, white onions and carrots stored uncovered inside walk in cooler.
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shelled eggs over packages of lettuce inside walk in cooler.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut cabbage (58F - Cold Holding); kale (58F - Cold Holding) located next to wok at cookline, less than 4 hours. Chef submerged food containers in ice for rapid cooling. Observed tofu (50F - Cold Holding); salad w/ cut tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding) located inside reach in cooler at soup/salad prep station, less than 4 hours. Chef removed all food items and placed into walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled slicer on top of kitchen counter, across from ice machine. Observed soiled can opener blade at kitchen counter.
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - 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. Observed no food handler training for Evelyn Torres who has been hired for approximately 7 months by restaurant establishment.
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water when hot water faucet is turned on, unable to take a temperature, handwashing sink locate next to triple sink at kitchen area. Manager turned on hot water valve under sink, water reached minimum temperatures of 85F and above. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/30/2024 revealed 14 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 9 basic).
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Phone: (305) 668-9890
Website: http://www.moonthai.com/
Google Rating
★★★★☆ (4.3/5)
(1,160 reviews)Price Level
$$
Opening Hours
Monday:11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday:11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday:11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday:11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday:11:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Saturday:11:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Sunday:12:00 – 11:00 PM
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Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025