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
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front line of kitchen prep area raw shrimp (71F – Cold Holding); shrimp tempura (70F – Cold Holding). As per cook for 30 minutes. Observed at main cook line cooler raw chicken (51F – Cold Holding); as per cook for 3 hours. Cook placed into ice to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at stove coconut cream soup (108F – Hot Holding); chicken broth (121F – Hot Holding). As per cook for about 1 hour. Cook increased heat to begin reheating process. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at hand wash sink next to dish area used at dump sink. Employee removed and cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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 at total of 7 employees engaging in food prep. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Person in charge unable to provide for any employee. **Warning**
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 expired for Amarin and Jose on 8/2024. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 8
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at exit door next to dry storage shelf. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout cook lines. **Warning**
10-14-5Basic – Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed at waiter prep station. **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In all reach in freezers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed at dry storage in container of sugar. **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at all microwaves. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets throughout soiled. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 12:34 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.