How many health inspections has THAI CAFE had?

THAI CAFE has had 25 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has THAI CAFE ever been shut down?

No, THAI CAFE has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at THAI CAFE?

The most frequently cited violations at THAI CAFE are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.

What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?

INFORMED CHOICE: Without consumer advisory, customers with compromised immune systems, elderly, pregnant women, and young children cannot make informed decisions about consuming raw or undercooked foods. Raw oysters carry Vibrio vulnificus (50% fatality in at-risk groups). Undercooked eggs carry Salmonella Enteritidis. Raw fish may contain Anisakis parasites. Provide written consumer advisory with: disclosure identifying menu items containing raw or undercooked animal foods (eggs, meat, fish, shellfish), and a reminder statement about increased risk of foodborne illness. Must be on menu, placard, or other conspicuous written format. Covers items like rare burgers, sushi, sunny-side-up eggs, raw oysters.

What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?

AIR QUALITY: Inadequate ventilation allows accumulation of grease-laden vapors, carbon monoxide, smoke, steam, and odors. Grease deposits on surfaces attract pests and create fire hazards. Poor ventilation promotes mold growth, which produces allergenic spores and mycotoxins. Carbon monoxide from gas equipment causes headaches, dizziness, and can be fatal at high levels. Provide adequate mechanical ventilation to remove cooking fumes, smoke, steam, and odors. Maintain hood systems with clean filters — degrease monthly. Ensure adequate makeup air to prevent negative pressure. Provide sufficient lighting: 50 foot-candles at food preparation surfaces, 20 foot-candles in equipment/utensil areas, 10 foot-candles in walk-ins and storage.

What does Florida violation V42 (Equipment condition) mean?

EQUIPMENT HAZARD: Equipment in poor repair harbors bacteria in cracks, chips, and corroded areas that cannot be effectively cleaned or sanitized. Frayed gaskets allow temperature loss. Malfunctioning equipment may not maintain safe temperatures. Sharp edges from damaged equipment cause injury risk. Peeling coatings can contaminate food with paint or metal flakes. Maintain all equipment in good repair: smooth, non-absorbent, easily cleanable surfaces. Replace or repair: cracked/chipped surfaces, corroded equipment, worn gaskets, malfunctioning temperature controls. Equipment must be NSF-certified or equivalent. Conduct regular equipment maintenance and document repairs. Replace equipment that cannot be restored to safe condition.

THAI CAFE

6845 MAIN ST, Miami Lakes, FL 33014

Miami-Dade County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: MSAMITI LLC · License: SEA2318259

THAI CAFE in Miami Lakes, FL has 25 inspections on record with 202 total violations (8.1 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

25Inspections

202Violations

0Closures

Data current as of February 4, 2025

Inspection History (25)

Feb 4, 2025 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Jan 10, 2025 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Nov 5, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Sep 4, 2024 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Apr 3, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 21, 2024 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V09 No contamination

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Sep 13, 2023 — Routine - Food· 9 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Feb 22, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 22, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Jan 17, 2023 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 15, 2022 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 20, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 13, 2022 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 8, 2021 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Feb 8, 2021 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 17, 2020 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 29, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 22, 2020 — Routine - Food· 18 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 20, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Aug 19, 2019 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Jun 4, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Feb 20, 2019 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 12, 2017 — Routine - Food· 10 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 8, 2017 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Nov 16, 2016 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V42 Equipment condition

How Does This Facility Compare?

THAI CAFE has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Miami-Dade County average of 0.08 closures per facility. It has averaged 8.1 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.07.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has THAI CAFE had?: THAI CAFE has had 25 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has THAI CAFE ever been shut down?: No, THAI CAFE has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at THAI CAFE?: The most frequently cited violations at THAI CAFE are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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Last verified: February 4, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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