MOON THAI
1118 S DIXIE HWY · CORAL GABLES · Dade County · FL 33146
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 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 raw shelled eggs over packages of lettuce inside walk in cooler.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut cabbage (58F – Cold Holding); kale (58F – Cold Holding) located next to wok at cookline, less than 4 hours. Chef submerged food containers in ice for rapid cooling. Observed tofu (50F – Cold Holding); salad w/ cut tomatoes (54F – Cold Holding) located inside reach in cooler at soup/salad prep station, less than 4 hours. Chef removed all food items and placed into walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled slicer on top of kitchen counter, across from ice machine. Observed soiled can opener blade at kitchen counter.
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no food handler training for Evelyn Torres who has been hired for approximately 7 months by restaurant establishment.
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water when hot water faucet is turned on, unable to take a temperature, handwashing sink locate next to triple sink at kitchen area. Manager turned on hot water valve under sink, water reached minimum temperatures of 85F and above. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 9
14-01-5Basic – 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.
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots stored on top of reach in freezer, not kept inverted, located next to back kitchen exit door.
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed an employees bag of grapes stored inside reach in cooler, on top a container of spring rolls. Manager removed employee personal food from cooler unit. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside located towards back kitchen area.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris located under storage shelves towards back kitchen area.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses located at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters above cookline at kitchen area.
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic to-go containers not kept inverted, located at sushi station. Manager inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed chopped green onions, white onions and carrots stored uncovered inside walk in cooler.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 13, 2026 3:02 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.