Thai House South Beach
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
55
Score
Thai House South Beach has been inspected eight times since 2022. Thai House South Beach was last inspected on Apr 20, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around nine violations per visit lately, up from roughly six violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up four times.
By comparison, the average Miami Beach facility scores 70, putting Thai House South Beach on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed white rice inside reach in cooler at hallway by kitchen entrance with no date marked, as per manager for more than 24 hours prior. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice inside HWS at cook line.
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside WIC.
23-03-4
55
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.
12A-02-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked chicken inside WIC.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher at 0ppm, manager reset dishwasher final reading 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding) inside WIC, as per manager had outside for approximately 1 hour. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
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. Provided to manager via email.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Expired chlorine chemical test kit on 2020 provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed white rice inside reach in cooler at hallway by kitchen entrance with no date marked, as per manager for more than 24 hours prior.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to manager via email.
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at HWS at ware washing area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside WIC. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish and raw beef thawing at room temperature, coached manager on correct procedures.
06-01-5
27
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed wonton soup (112F - Hot Holding); vegetables broth (109F - Hot Holding) stored on top of stove. Operator turned on flame. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shell egg (47F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler for less than 2 hours, as Per operator. Operator placed into another reach in cooler.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed both handwashing sinks with food debris inside.
31A-11-4
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 walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 50F. As per operator, delivery was 3 hours before inspection. And employees constantly open and close the door.
14-74-7
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed hot water handle missing in the Warewashing handwashing sink.
29-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
58
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
32
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator showed me email where he ordered the training program **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: Observed floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment. **Time Extended**
36-73-4
86
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator showed me email where he ordered the training program **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment and shelving in kitchens **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Areas of walls in kitchen show damage **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment. **Warning**
36-73-4
67
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs and raw chicken over vegetables at walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-04-5
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. Provided manager with cleanup procedures via email.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
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. Provided manager with employee reporting responsibilities agreement via email, they were printed and the staff starting signing them.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sticky rice prepared two days ago not having date marking.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed trainer and expiration dates missing on some certificates.
53B-10-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee cup on top of preparation table used to cut chicken.
12B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair at reach in cooler at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of frying oil stored on floor near rice cooker and container of fish on floor near rice cooker. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Observed no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near ice machine.
31B-04-4
43
Dec 8, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a scoop in water with a temperature of 78°F.
10-05-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs and fish over vegetables in the walk-in cooler.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed a bowl with 14 eggs on top of the preparation reach in cooler. The cook put them in the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-03-5
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 - No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines. Observed several small cups in the hand washing sink by the drink station.
31A-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several squeeze bottles not labeled throughout the kitchen.
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the walk-in cooler.
14-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several plastic containers with different food products on the walk-in floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed next to hood system. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in the ware wash area.
36-37-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Thai House South Beach last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Thai House South Beach on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Thai House South Beach?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Thai House South Beach.
How does Thai House South Beach compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Thai House South Beach most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 70.
Has Thai House South Beach's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Thai House South Beach have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Thai House South Beach 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 Thai House South Beach inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Thai House South Beach is inspected around two times per year on average.
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