Inspection Report

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VERA’S THAI GARDEN

7175 SW 117 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33183

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 30, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number1136154
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13739477
DBPR license2330225

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#10High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw chicken sliced (49F per operator placed in cooler around 10:30am ) in prep area cooler. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken sliced (49F – per operator placed in cooler around 10:30am )in prep area cooler. Operator discarded food item. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 1

#12Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at HWS in back area. Operator was able to provide. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 9

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed using a bowl as a scoop for sugar, tempura powder in prep area. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles of sugar bin and tempura powder. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled with accumulation of rust. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic16-55-4

Basic – Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dishmachine 1st test Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); 2nd test Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) . Operator is made aware to discontinue use of the dishmachine for cleaning and sanitizing until it has been repaired. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed accumulation of ice buildup up inside walk in freezer. Also on beefed ice buildup in white ice chest freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scooper in 75°F standing water next to rice machine. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed accumulation of rust on shelves of reach in cooler at prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed accumulation of rust on shelves in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths on prep counters and tables in front kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 1:05 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
4 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.