Inspection Report

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MOON THAI

1118 S DIXIE HWY · CORAL GABLES · Dade County · FL 33146

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 5, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3418539
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8605236
DBPR license2328178

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate16 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 2

#17High Priority01B-03-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed 1 dead flying insect inside rice cooker, while rice was still being cooked, at kitchen cook line area. Manager discarded entire container of rice into trash bin. No other live flying insects observed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarningStop Sale
#18High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at Wonton Soup Station: tofu (56F – Cold Holding); salad w/ cut tomatoes (51F – Cold Holding) as per cooked less than 4 hours. Manager placed on ice for rapid cooling. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 2

#19Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled slicer not in use on top of kitchen counter, across from ice machine. Observed soiled can opener blade at kitchen counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#20Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at hand sink next to three compartment sink, bowls stored inside. Manager removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 16

#1Basic35A-06-4

Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed a sticky fly trap with a heavy accumulation of dead flying insects, at rear of kitchen near three compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at dry storage area of kitchen, a condiment container used as scoop in a container of sugar. Observed at sushi bar a condiment cup in spicy mayo container used as scoop. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic36-34-5

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

Warning
#4Basic24-05-4

Basic – 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at kitchen prep tables. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside located towards back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in cooler 2 buckets of soy sauce stored on floor. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Observed at kitchen area and sushi bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#11Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters above cookline at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#12Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in reach in cooler located across from center cook line stove area. **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed in walk in cooler a container of raw chicken and cut lettuce stored uncovered. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#14Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at rear of kitchen near dry storage area. **Warning**

Warning
#15Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#16Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed throughout kitchen area. Manager removed and stored each on lower shelves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 5:12 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 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 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.