King & I Thai Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
12
Score
Going back to 2022, King & I Thai Restaurant has eight inspections in the public record. On Apr 21, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 15 violations each, up from closer to 11 violations before.
Across the inspection history, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
That's lower than the typical Miami Lakes restaurant, which scores around 74. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
6
Critical latest
8
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 8 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cooked noodles on walk in cooler. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in preparation table. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-24-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sushi rice **Repeat Violation **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator placed in reach in cooler. **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. See stop sale. Sushi rice **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
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. Emailed the foodborne illnesses to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-07-5
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. Emailed the poster to the operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing pots on hand sink located at the front counter. Instructed operator regarding task. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Lingont as the manager with no certificate. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employees names are James, Shai, Daisy , Alberto, Christopher Kannkporn, Panchjan and Bernanita with expired employee training on April 2025. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole on ceiling at the front area. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking from the open water. Instructed operator regarding cross contamination. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12B-12-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container on kitchen floor. Also young chicken box on walk in freezer floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On hand sink located next to ice machine. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning**
36-27-5
12
Nov 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food controlled by time and required to be marked with the use by time is not marked and the required time of disposal cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed sushi rice at the front counter with no time mark. **Warning**
01B-19-5
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. See stop sale. Observed sushi rice at the front counter with no time mark. **Warning**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. 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 Lingont owner of restaurant as the manager with no certificate. **Warning**
53A-04-6
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 Lingont as the manager with no certificate. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employees names are James, Shai, Daisy , Alberto, Christopher Kannkporn, Panchjan and Bernanita with expired employee training on April 2025. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In the kitchen. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed 2 reach in coolers in disrepair. Used as storage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed rice container lid cracked in the storage room. **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed edamame case stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at the sushi station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
30
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
58
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touched her face and continued to cut raw carrots without washing hands prior.
12A-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in the prep cooler at cook line raw eggs stored over Edamame.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the prep cooler at cook line raw shrimp (45F - Cold Holding), stored in double insert, as per cook placed there less than 1 hour. instructed cook to store food directly in the unit for adequate cold holding. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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 at front counter sushi rice not time. Operator stated that rice was placed under time control less than 3 hours ago. Manager marked time on site. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
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. Mutita Apirukpinyo, Bernardita baclig.
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed hand sink faucet handle soiled, sink at cook line. Observed oven door handle soiled. Observed extinguisher of microwave soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. At kitchen area.
36-37-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed glass upright glass door cooler at cook line not working, used as storage.
14-74-7
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a bucket of soy sauce stored on the floor at cook line by hand sink. **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled. Observed interior of microwave soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in freezer at cook line soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of walk in cooler, underneath the storage shelves.
29-49-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw crab meat and raw beef thawing at room temperature in the three compartment sink.
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.
21-02-4
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Jun 27, 2024
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed Ceiling tile in disrepair throughout the kitchen.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed Ceiling vents soiled throughout the kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed Floor soiled throughout the kitchen area.
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed Boxes of squid not stored at least 6 inches of the floor at walk in freezer.
08B-47-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed Oven with heavy accumulation of grease.
22-08-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed Wall soiled throughout the kitchen.
36-27-5
70
Dec 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
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 Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
47
Mar 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 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 inside glass door reach in cooler, container with raw chicken stored over container with raw scallops. Employee moved scallops container over raw chicken container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
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.
11-26-1
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.
11-27-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup inside rice bucket. Employee discarded cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed plastic lids used to cover sugar and rice cans on storage area cracked.
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce bucket stored on the floor. Employee put soy bucket in shelf more than six inches above the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serve containers stored on the floor at storage area. Employee stored single serve containers on top of shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen beef thawing at room temperature. Employee stored frozen beef inside reach in co for proper thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
50
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed sanitizer on dish machine 0 ppm
22-49-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed container with raw fish stored above box with green onions inside walk in cooler. Employee stored the raw fish container on a shelf under green onions box **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit available. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
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/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed sashimi salad, tuna tataki, tuna tartare, and salmon on sushi rolls not identified on the menu as raw items.
02B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed by sushi station. **Repeat Violation**
14-45-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at kitchen between cooking equipment. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at storage area buckets with soy sauce and cooking oil container stored on the the floor. Employee placed buckets on shelf more than six inches above the floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at hand wash sink next to ice machine.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of fryer and gaskets on reach in coolers soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was King & I Thai Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at King & I Thai Restaurant on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at King & I Thai Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at King & I Thai Restaurant.
How does King & I Thai Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami Lakes?
King & I Thai Restaurant most recently scored 12 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Lakes average of 74.
Has King & I Thai Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at King & I Thai Restaurant have averaged around 15 violations per visit, up from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at King & I Thai Restaurant 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 King & I Thai Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, King & I Thai Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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