Moon Thai & Japanese in Miami
Last inspected:
16311 Sw 88 St, Miami, FL 33196Moon Thai & Japanese in Miami has accumulated 421 violations across 30 inspections since 2016, averaging 14 per visit. The facility has faced 4 disciplinary actions totaling $1,400 in fines, with the largest penalty reaching $800. Fire safety records document a malfunctioning hood suppression system across multiple kitchen hoods, a hazard cited repeatedly in 2025 that remained uncorrected through June. Recent enforcement shows an active compliance pattern: the facility received a warning on June 11, 2025 with 20 violations, complied by June 12, then faced an administrative complaint on July 22 with 21 violations before achieving compliance on July 23.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Moon Thai & Japanese in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
This Facility
14
violations / inspection
14 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg
6.7
violations / inspection
6.7 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg
0.13
closures / facility
0.13 county average
Moon Thai & Japanese in Miami: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (4)
Total fines on record: $1,400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2017018515 | — | Mar 17, 2017 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 1--2016021373 | $800.00 | Apr 6, 2016 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 1--2016004175 | $200.00 | Dec 22, 2015 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 1--2014051300 | $400.00 | Nov 7, 2014 | Tampa |
Moon Thai & Japanese in Miami: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 2 fire violations
— Complaint Full · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed the hood suppression system is not working. The kitchen has 3 hoods and 1 of them is not working. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-12: Observed the hood suppression system is not working. The kitchen has 3 hoods and 1 of them is not working. **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Complaint Full · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed the hood suppression system is not working. The kitchen has 3 hoods and 1 of them is not working.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Moon Thai & Japanese in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)
— 6 inspections50 violations · 31 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections41 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections33 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 18 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections23 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections26 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections34 violations · 23 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections50 violations · 36 high priority
— Routine - Food· 22 violations (14 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 18 violations (14 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Admin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Moon Thai & Japanese in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Moon Thai & Japanese in Miami last inspected?
- Moon Thai & Japanese in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 23, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Moon Thai & Japanese in Miami?
- The most frequently cited violations at Moon Thai & Japanese in Miami are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Moon Thai & Japanese in Miami had?
- Moon Thai & Japanese in Miami has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 14 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Moon Thai & Japanese in Miami find?
- Moon Thai & Japanese in Miami was most recently inspected on July 23, 2025 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Moon Thai & Japanese in Miami ever been shut down?
- No, Moon Thai & Japanese in Miami has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
- Has Moon Thai & Japanese in Miami had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Moon Thai & Japanese in Miami has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Moon Thai & Japanese in Miami faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Moon Thai & Japanese in Miami has 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,400.00 in fines.
- How much has Moon Thai & Japanese in Miami been fined?
- Moon Thai & Japanese in Miami has been fined a total of $1,400.00 across 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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).
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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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