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BONSAI THAI + SUSHI RESTAURANT

14238 SW 8 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33184

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 16, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3741991
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13780493
DBPR license2330992

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority5 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#11High Priority22-39-4

High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Observed at ware washing area spray bottle (Chlorine 200+ppm) , operator prepared new solution, spray bottle (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#12High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle with pain relief pills stored on shelf above 3 compartment sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#13High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee changed gloves after changing task without washing hands his hands first. Coached employee on proper glove use and hand washing. Employee washed hands and then proceed to put gloves on. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#14High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/2026 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#15High Priority08A-17-6

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef, and raw chicken, not properly separated. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 5

#16Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#17Intermediate53A-07-6

Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. 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 No CFM, previous manager no longer work here. **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit available. **Warning**

Warning
#19Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#20Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chlorine sanitizer spray bottle , no marked with name. Operator marked bottle with name **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 10

#1Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed at back storage area ceiling tile missing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates at kitchen not inverted.. Operator inverted plates. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on back doors to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at cook line water on the floor. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed bucket with spicy mayo stored on the floor. Operator stored bucket 6 inches above from the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on the wall prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets gaskets on reach in coolers at cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler shelves soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed inside walk in cooler and back prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#10Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 3:19 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.