Thyme Machine
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
74
Score
Thyme Machine appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2023. Thyme Machine was last inspected on Dec 17, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 11 violations each, up from closer to seven violations before.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
The city-wide average is 74, putting Thyme Machine squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
6
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: Observed no chlorine test strips available. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: Observed no chlorine test strips available. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside small reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: Observed ice buildup inside reach-in freezer. Small reach in cooler was replaced with a new unit. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: Observed ice buildup inside reach-in freezer. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Time Extended**
50-04-4
74
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Mobile food dispensing vehicle obtaining water from an unapproved source. Observed MFDV drawing water from unapproved source. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: Observed MFDV drawing water from unapproved source. **Time Extended**
27-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: Observed no chlorine test strips available. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Time Extended**
05-08-4
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. Sayda working for more than 60 days with no certification. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle not reporting to commissary as required. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle not reporting to commissary as required. **Time Extended**
51-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside small reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: Observed ice buildup inside reach-in freezer. Small reach in cooler was replaced with a new unit. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Time Extended**
50-04-4
52
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 9 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Mobile food dispensing vehicle obtaining water from an unapproved source. Observed MFDV drawing water from unapproved source. **Warning**
27-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hummus (55F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (78F - Cold Holding); raw meat (61F - Cold Holding); milk (58F - Cold Holding) at both reach-in coolers. As per employee more than 4 hours. Also observed raw chicken (73F - Cold Holding) on plastic container on floor. More than 4 hours. Also observed Cut tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (55F - Cold Holding) at preparation area cooling unit. As per person in charge 3 hours. Cut tomatoes and cut lettuce was moved to reach-in freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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 removed EarPods and touch ears area and continue doing food preparation at cook line. Coached operator on correct procedures. **Warning**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing of wastewater at an unapproved location. Observed MFDV draining hand washing sink and three compartment sink waste water on ground outside of vehicle. Waste water valve was closed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
28-29-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed hummus (55F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (78F - Cold Holding); raw meat (61F - Cold Holding); milk (58F - Cold Holding) at both reach-in coolers and raw chicken (73F - Cold Holding) on plastic container on floor. As per employee more than 4 hours. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle not reporting to commissary as required. **Warning**
51-23-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed all cutting boards soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink used to thaw raw chicken. Product was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain time/temperature control for safety food at proper temperatures. Observed large reach-in cooler with an ambient temperature of 51F, small reach-in cooler with an ambient temperature of 62F, and preparation area small flip top cooler with an ambient temperature of 59F. Only other unit is a reach-in freezer with not enough capacity. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
04-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Observed MFDV draining hand washing sink and three compartment sink waste water on ground outside of vehicle. Waste water valve was closed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
28-09-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach-in coolers and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on top of prep table. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of raw chicken, oil, and olives on floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside small reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-04-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed opening near cook line not kept closed during non food service periods. **Warning**
35B-14-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken being thaw at hand washing sink. Employee removed chicken from hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining on floor outside of MFDV from hand washing sink and tree compartment sink. Waste taser Valve was closed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-03-4
13
Jul 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
43
Nov 20, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Observed non food grade water hose connected to mobile unit.
29-04-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (71F - Cold Holding) at room temperature. As per operator, for less than 2 hours. Operator placed products inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. Printed and provided employee health reporting procedure to employee reviewed and signed. **Corrected On-Site**
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
Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Observed hose leading from tank underneath mobile unit into storm drain. Operator removed hose leading into storm drain. Discussed proper disposal procedures with operator and he stated that water will no longer be disposed inside storm drain and will be discarded at commissary. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
28-09-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
50-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
45
Jan 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Thyme Machine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Thyme Machine on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Thyme Machine?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Thyme Machine.
How does Thyme Machine compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Thyme Machine most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami average of 74.
Has Thyme Machine's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Thyme Machine have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Thyme Machine 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 Thyme Machine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Thyme Machine is inspected around two times per year on average.
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