The Thorn

6976 Sw 40 St, Miami, FL 33155
American
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show 10 inspections at The Thorn stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Feb 26, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around six violations compared to roughly 15 violations earlier on.

“Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

The Thorn's latest score of 67 falls below the Miami average of 74. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed quaternary test kit for three compartment sink expired 04/25.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dish machine soiled.
16-21-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no hood tray container at the cook line. Operator installed immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
14-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler located near hand wash station with soiled gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed bucket of quaternary sanitizer stored next to clean dishes located across the cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
67
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shelled eggs over raw beef inside walk in cooler. Operator removed raw shelled eggs and placed in correct order based on temperatures. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed aluminum containers stored on shelf that has rust accumulation.
22-31-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice at the bar area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at the prep station with cut marks and no longer cleanable. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers located across the cook line soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sliced oranges and limes at the bar area not covered. Operator placed lids. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth on top of white cutting board in prep area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
55
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
64
Oct 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken wings (58F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (47F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee since previous night. Observed ricotta (65F - Cold Holding); bleu cheese (62F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler pizza prep area, employee unable to determine time out of temperature. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mozzarella cheese (53F - Cold Holding); blue cheese dressing (58F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (54F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at pizza prep area, as per employee for 5 hours. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken wings (58F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (47F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee since previous night. Observed ricotta (65F - Cold Holding); bleu cheese (62F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at pizza prep area, employee unable to determine time out of temperature. Observed marinara (49F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (54F - Cold Holding) as per employee for two hours. Observed ricotta (61F - Cold Holding); bleu cheese (63F - Cold Holding), as per employee for two hours. Employee put products on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mozzarella cheese (53F - Cold Holding); blue cheese dressing (58F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (54F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at pizza prep area, as per employee for 5 hours. Observed cooked chicken wings (43F - Cold Holding); and sliced cheese (43F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at cook line. Observed ricotta (42F - Cold Holding) at prep table. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed vacuum breaker missing on splitter at mop sink **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: Observed vacuum breaker missing on splitter at mop sink **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink on cook line - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: Observed no soap at hand wash sink on cook line **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Observed some oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: Observed some oyster tags not marked with last date served **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed mechanical paper towel dispenser unable to dispense paper towels at cook line - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: Observed mechanical paper towel dispenser unable to dispense paper towels at cook line **Time Extended**
31B-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing above dry storage area **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: Ceiling tile missing above dry storage area **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dish machine soiled - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: Observed top of dish machine soiled **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale inside dish machine in kitchen area - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: Observed lime scale inside dish machine in kitchen area **Time Extended**
16-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine missing lid in kitchen area. Observed ambient temperature at 51F at pizza reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: Observed ice machine missing lid in kitchen area. Observed ambient temperature at 51F at pizza reach in cooler. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed insulation exposed at reach in cooler at pizza prep area - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: Observed insulation exposed at reach in cooler at pizza prep area **Time Extended**
14-36-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind dish machine soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: Observed wall behind dish machine soiled. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet at dish area - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: Observed leaking faucet at dish area **Time Extended**
29-11-4
33
Apr 24, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 6 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken wings (58F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (47F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee since previous night. Observed ricotta (65F - Cold Holding); bleu cheese (62F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at pizza prep area, employee unable to determine time out of temperature. Observed marinara (49F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (54F - Cold Holding) as per employee for two hours. Observed ricotta (61F - Cold Holding); bleu cheese (63F - Cold Holding), as per employee for two hours. Employee put products on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored on top of ready to eat vegan pepperoni inside walk in cooler
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meatballs (128F - Hot Holding) at steam table, as per employee for one hour.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed vacuum breaker missing on splitter at mop sink **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken wings (58F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (47F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee since previous night. Observed ricotta (65F - Cold Holding); bleu cheese (62F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler pizza prep area, employee unable to determine time out of temperature.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed one employee unaware of max cold holding temperature. Discussed with employee. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink on cook line
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Observed some oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed mechanical paper towel dispenser unable to dispense paper towels at cook line
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of received time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment receiving TCS delivery during inspection, employees did not monitor temperatures.
05-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dish machine soiled
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale inside dish machine in kitchen area
16-23-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing above dry storage area **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine missing lid in kitchen area. Observed ambient temperature at 51F at pizza reach in cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed flour stored inside containers not 6 inches off the floor under pizza oven
08B-47-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed package of vegan pepperoni stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle on cook line
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed insulation exposed at reach in cooler at pizza prep area
14-36-5
Basic - Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice at ice machine in kitchen area
10-08-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind dish machine soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet at dish area
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and semolina flour not labeled under pizza oven.
02D-01-5
14
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Vacuum breaker missing on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Vacuum breaker missing on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink. **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: 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. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: 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. **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Observed some oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Observed some oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Observed some oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at dry storage room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Ceiling tile missing. Observed at dry storage room. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Ceiling tile missing. Observed at dry storage room. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled with dust above pizza oven. Observed ceiling vent at kitchen soiled with accumulated dust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Observed ceiling soiled with dust above pizza oven. Observed ceiling vent at kitchen soiled with accumulated dust. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Observed ceiling vent at kitchen soiled with accumulated dust. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield in disrepair. Observed light shield cracked at pizza preparation area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Observed light shield cracked at pizza preparation area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Light shield in disrepair. Observed light shield cracked at pizza preparation area. **Time Extended**
38-01-4
61
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Vacuum breaker missing on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink. **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: 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. **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment offers cocktail made with raw shell egg whites, item not identified. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Observed establishment offers cocktail made with raw shell egg whites, item not identified. **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: 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. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Observed some oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Observed some oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled with dust above pizza oven. Observed ceiling vent at kitchen soiled with accumulated dust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Observed ceiling soiled with dust above pizza oven. Observed ceiling vent at kitchen soiled with accumulated dust. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed above 3 compartment sink across from ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed above 3 compartment sink across from ice machine. **Time Extended**
35B-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield in disrepair. Observed light shield cracked at pizza preparation area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Observed light shield cracked at pizza preparation area. **Time Extended**
38-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at ice cream area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at ice cream area. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Observed water leaking from pipe onto floor at hand sink at kitchen. **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at dry storage room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Ceiling tile missing. Observed at dry storage room. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
41
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 8 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 26 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinara (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (49F - Cold Holding); chorizo (51F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at pizza preparation area. As per employee, since the previous day. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinara (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (49F - Cold Holding); chorizo (51F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at pizza preparation area. As per employee, since the previous day. Advised employee to place containers in top portion to retain cool air. Observed ; cut lettuce (60F) at room temperature at pizza preparation area. As per employee, less than 2 hours. Observed cooked wings (57F - Cold Holding) at preparation cooler at cook line. As per employee, for approximately 1 hour. Advised employee to remove excess product from container. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed cook unaware of maximum cold holding temperature. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53B-16-4
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed knife and wiping cloth stored on hand sink at cook line. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment offers cocktail made with raw shell egg whites, item not identified. **Warning**
02B-01-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Observed some oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Observed at walk in cooler. **Warning**
01C-10-4
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Warning**
02A-01-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at dry storage room. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled with dust above pizza oven. Observed ceiling vent at kitchen soiled with accumulated dust. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed at dish machine at kitchen. As per employee dish machine is currently not functioning and maintenance order has been placed. **Warning**
16-55-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed food employees preparing salads and beef patties not wearing hair restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed above 3 compartment sink across from ice machine. **Warning**
35B-08-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed containers of flour not stored 6 inches from floor at pizza preparation area. **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Light shield in disrepair. Observed light shield cracked at pizza preparation area. **Warning**
38-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at ice cream area. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on containers above convection oven. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service pizza boxes stored on floor at dry storage area. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**
16-23-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed convection oven handle soiled with food debris. **Warning**
23-24-4
14
May 22, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Thorn last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Thorn on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Thorn?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Thorn.

How does The Thorn compare to other restaurants in Miami?

The Thorn most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has The Thorn's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Thorn have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 15 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Thorn 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 The Thorn inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Thorn is inspected around four times per year on average.