MOON THAI
1118 S DIXIE HWY · CORAL GABLES · Dade County · FL 33146
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed at reach in cooler at cook line as well as at sushi bar, raw lamb and fish stored over leafy greens. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line flip top cooler raw shrimp (48F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (53F – Cold Holding). As per operator for about 1 hour from walk in cooler. Operator place ice to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at can opener blade.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed used as dump sink at ware washing area. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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 6 employees engaging in food preparation with no certified manager present. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed for prepped containers of chicken,, beef and fish at walk in cooler. Operator advised employee to begin to place labels. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 10
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at sushi bar in a container of sesame seeds. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees drink stored in cook line cutting board prep table. Operator removed and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees backpack stored on top of canned goods at dry storage area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at reach in freezers throughout. **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at cook line.
10-06-5Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed at sushi bar in a container of krab dip. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at microwaves. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in freezers at dry storage area.
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at dry storage area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 3, 2026 12:03 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.