Chana Thai
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
29
Score
Inspectors have visited Chana Thai eight times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 16, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 16 violations per visit lately, up from roughly eight violations before.
“Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Chana Thai trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
5
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed establishment using time as a public health control for melted butter, missing time mark. Operator able to prove time started for melted butter, added time mark. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towel lining containers of sandwiches inside walk in cooler.
14-86-1
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored directly inside non food grade bag inside walk in freezer.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw chicken stored over bottled beer inside walk in cooler.
08A-11-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over bagels inside walk in cooler. Observed raw shrimp stored over washed apples inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed cooked pork removed from freezer not properly time tracked stored inside walk in cooler. Advised operator to update date when removing products from freezer.
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed all employee training certificates missing date of birth. **Repeat Violation**
53B-10-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles soiled across from cook line.
23-24-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of milk stored on floor inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand sink at kitchen entrance slow draining.
29-20-5
29
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over sauces inside walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at room temperature on top of prep table in kitchen area, as per operator for less than 30 mins. Operator placed eggs inside reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: **Time Extended**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand sink removed and replaced with three compartment sink at coffee bar area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: Observed hand sink removed and replaced with three compartment sink at coffee bar area. Operator converted one portion of three compartment sink into hand sink missing splash guards. **Admin Complaint**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment offering smoked salmon salad, not marked as raw on menu. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: Observed establishment offering smoked salmon salad, not marked as raw on menu. **Admin Complaint**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 time of inspection no certified food manager present with 4+ employees working. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
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 dry storage area in kitchen converted into employee bathroom and hand sink converted into three compartment sink at coffee bar station at front counter with no plans submitted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: Observed dry storage area in kitchen converted into employee bathroom and hand sink converted into three compartment sink at coffee bar station at front counter with no plans submitted. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed all employee food handler training certificates missing date of birth. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: **Time Extended**
53B-10-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing soap not labeled in dish area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of raw shell eggs, tomatoes, and cooler with cooked pork stored on floor inside walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At ice machine in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: **Time Extended**
10-08-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
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Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 10 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over sauces inside walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at room temperature on top of prep table in kitchen area, as per operator for less than 30 mins. Operator placed eggs inside reach in cooler.
03A-03-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment vacuum sealing raw beef and cooked potatoes (cook chill) without HACCP plan.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - 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 time of inspection no certified food manager present with 4+ employees working.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink at kitchen entrance and prep area.
31B-02-4
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 dry storage area in kitchen converted into employee bathroom and hand sink converted into three compartment sink at coffee bar station at front counter with no plans submitted. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink at kitchen entrance.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment vacuum sealing raw beef and cooked potatoes (cook chill) without HACCP plan. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed all employee food handler training certificates missing date of birth.
53B-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing soap not labeled in dish area.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand sink removed and replaced with three compartment sink at coffee bar area.
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment offering smoked salmon salad, not marked as raw on menu. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine.
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of raw shell eggs, tomatoes, and cooler with cooked pork stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At ice machine in kitchen area.
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
17
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
47
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
45
May 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touching the cell phone, and then changed gloves without washing hands. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods. Employee washed hands, and put on new gloves.
12A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at cooking line. Employee placed paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken stored inside the reach in cooler, located at cooking line without date marked. As per employee food was cooked 2 days before the inspection.
02C-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
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 fish not frozen in oxygen reduce package. Advise operator to either remove from package or cut the package.
06-09-1
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
55
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn, located at cooking line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn, located at cooking line. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: Observed Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed Standing Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at preparation area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: Observed Standing Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at preparation area. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout kitchen areas. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: Observed ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout kitchen areas. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe inside walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: Water leaking from pipe inside walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
29-11-4
74
Jul 20, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored over raw pork in the walk-in cooler, operator moved the pork. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed RTE Coconut milk, red curry sauce, not labeled inside the walk-in cooler as per operator it has been there since Monday. Observed frozen fish carcass bagged without labels in the reach in freezer located by the walk-in cooler as per operator as per operator it had been there for one week. Observed Thai tea, without labels, as per operator it was prepared on Monday, tapioca bubble tea since Sunday.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls inside the rice, sugar, brown rice. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed wiping cloth directly on cut mushrooms located in the walk-in cooler.
21-05-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Located in the walk-in cooler. Operator labeled them. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Located inside the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of the oven soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of plastic cups stored on the floor by the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed back storage area by the walk in cooler in disarray.
33-34-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chana Thai last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chana Thai on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chana Thai?
Across the inspection record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Chana Thai.
How does Chana Thai compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Chana Thai most recently scored 29 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Chana Thai's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Chana Thai have averaged around 16 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Chana Thai means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Chana Thai inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chana Thai is inspected around two times per year on average.
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