Thai Cafe
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
39
Score
Thai Cafe, located at 6845 Main St in Miami Lakes, FL, had a high-risk inspection on April 9, 2026, with a score of 39. This inspection identified five major and nine minor violations, including issues with wall cleanliness, mop storage, and in-use knife storage. While this most recent inspection indicated several issues, Thai Cafe's inspection history of 11 scored inspections shows a pattern of mostly low-risk outcomes.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
5
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit.
16-37-1
Intermediate - 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. Employees name Angel with more than 2 months of being hired.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - 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.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Battery issues., operator replaced it. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored in between the preparation table and wall.
10-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice container. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
36-11-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Underneath of hand sink located in the ice machine area.
36-24-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towels on top of the counter, operator placed in chlorine sanitation solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
36-32-5
39
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed degreaser spray bottle stored on food can produce at the dry storage shelves. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed interior of reach in freezer rusted.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed soup, white rice, held from more than 24 hours as per operator, with no date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle with no label. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed rice plastic container lid cracks.
14-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed tuna on sushi station.
06-09-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Dining area.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer located in front of dishwasher machine.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of Food storage containers soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
35
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. On the wall by the ice machine.
36-08-4
Basic - Observed interior of Reach-in freezer soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
82
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: Still observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Still observed **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: Still observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Still observed **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: Still observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Still observed **Time Extended**
36-27-5
86
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed storage area on the back of the establishment with 3 reach in cooler no fully enclosed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: Observed storage area on the back of the establishment with 3 reach in cooler no fully enclosed. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: Still observed. **Time Extended**
42-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: Still observed **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: Still observed **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Observed 3 reach in cooler with food stored in the back area of the restaurant with no fully enclosed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: Observed 3 reach in cooler with food stored in the back area of the restaurant with no fully enclosed. **Time Extended**
08B-43-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: Still observed **Time Extended**
36-27-5
70
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed storage area on the back of the establishment with 3 reach in cooler no fully enclosed. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. **Warning**
24-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. **Warning**
16-13-5
Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Observed 3 reach in cooler with food stored in the back area of the restaurant with no fully enclosed. **Warning**
08B-43-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
64
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: Still obsessed **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: Still observed. **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: Still obsessed **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
39
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events poster to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
22-02-4
Intermediate - 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. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket located at the sushi station.
14-11-5
70
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
90
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