KING & I THAI RESTAURANT
15508 NW 77 CT · MIAMI LAKES · Dade County · FL 33016-5804
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-19-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food controlled by time and required to be marked with the use by time is not marked and the required time of disposal cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed sushi rice at the front counter with no time mark. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: At the time of the callback inspection no time marked on the sushi rice. **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed sushi rice at the front counter with no time mark. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: At the time of the callback inspection no time marked on the sushi rice. **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 3
53A-04-6Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. 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 Lingont owner of restaurant as the manager with no certificate. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: Observed Lingont owner of restaurant as the manager with no certificate **Admin Complaint**
53A-05-6Intermediate – – 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 Lingont as the manager with no certificate. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: Observed Lingont owner of restaurant as the manager with no certificate **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employees names are James, Shai, Daisy , Alberto, Christopher Kannkporn, Panchjan and Bernanita with expired employee training on April 2025. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: Observed all employees names are James, Shai, Daisy , Alberto, Christopher Kannkporn, Panchjan and Bernanita with expired employee training on April 2025. **Admin Complaint**
Basic 7
22-20-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: Still observed **Time Extended**
16-21-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: Still observed **Time Extended**
36-32-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In the kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: Still observed **Time Extended**
14-11-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed 2 reach in coolers in disrepair. Used as storage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: Still observed **Time Extended**
08B-38-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed edamame case stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: Observed young children box on walk in freezer floor. **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at the sushi station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: Still observed **Time Extended**
14-17-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: Still observed **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 4:55 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.