MOON THAI
1118 S DIXIE HWY · CORAL GABLES · Dade County · FL 33146
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs over sauce containers in reach in cooler at cook line. Observed raw beef stored over cooked chicken dumplings in reach in freezer at rear of kitchen.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at Wonton Soup Station: tofu (61F – Cold Holding) as per manager for about 1 hour. Observed at prep table at cook line raw chicken (47F – Cold Holding). As per cook for about 1 hour.
Intermediate 3
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at entrance hand wash sink where coffee station is located, hand sink used as dump sink for ice.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in women's bathroom. Manager provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for employee Oscar Nieto expired 3/23/2022.
Basic 10
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. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed both rear exit doors of restaurant, one in kitchen area the other at dry storage/ bathroom area.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at reach in freezer next to walk in cooler. Observed at reach in freezer at front beverage station of lobby.
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at prep table at cook line, knives stored between tables. Chef removed and placed to be washed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed chopped green onions, white onions and carrots stored uncovered inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed in microwave, frozen noodles being defrosted.
06-08-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was barely running/dripping. Observed at sushi bar prep sink with a container of frozen seafood bring thawed under very low pressure running water.
33-30-4Basic – Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed discarded pallets and plastic cooking oil bottles on ground of dumpster enclosure.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 2:15 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.