MOON THAI
1118 South Dixie Highway
Florida, 33146
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 3 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).