Doral Thai Restaurant

2613 Nw 79 Ave, Miami, FL 33122
Southeast Asian
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
55
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Doral Thai Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 3, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around eight violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair”, which has been cited five times.

Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
12
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In the kitchen area.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles in the kitchen area with water stains **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor with heavy soiled behind equipments, observed heavy grease under kitchen equipments **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed ice scoop cases of drinks stored on the kitchen area floor coolers area, Observed cases of coconut milk stored on the kitchen floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall by the three compartment sink block
36-24-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop inside standing water.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under prep table soiled, observed fan cover located in the kitchen area soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed gallons of vegetable oil reuse with sauces.
25-32-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed kitchen storage area not maintained clean and organized. **Repeat Violation**
33-34-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken being thawed out at room temperature l
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls in the kitchen area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
55
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee drinking water then continued preparing food without washing hands. Coached employee on hand washing procedures. Employees washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-05-4
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs at room temperature in the prep area. Employee put eggs on cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment. Observed storage shelves with heavy soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the kitchen area.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen area in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under the equipment in the kitchen
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed storage area not maintained clean and organized throughout the kitchen area.
33-34-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed curry puff empanadas not covered inside of the reach freezer.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls in the kitchen area soiled.
36-27-5
47
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
78
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
70
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken on top of beef inside of the prep reach in cooler.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed front counter hand washing sink with no soap employed put soapl **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in the kitchen area damage. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation./ or washing dishes.Observed employee washing dishes without no hair restraint
13-03-4
67
Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shrimp, chicken stored over unwashed vegetables
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bags of cookies inside of the front counter hand washing sink
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef, meatballs with no date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed pipe on top of stove cover with aluminum foil with accumulated grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed storage area by the Prep table not maintained clean and organized.
33-34-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp being thawed out in standing water
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Dressing container no labeled, sauces.
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles shows damage inside of the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee chocolates inside of the white freezer.
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone, car keys on top of the prep table
40-06-5
41
Feb 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a dented can of bamboo shoots strips , a dented can of pineapple chunks located in the storage shelf in the kitchen area.
01B-01-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles damage around the kitchen area .
36-32-5
82
Sep 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed Can opener blade soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled behind equipments.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of coconut cream stored on the floor in the kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Doral Thai Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Doral Thai Restaurant on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Doral Thai Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Doral Thai Restaurant.

How does Doral Thai Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Doral Thai Restaurant most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Doral Thai Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Doral Thai Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Doral Thai Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Doral Thai Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Doral Thai Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.