KING & I THAI RESTAURANT

Name: KING & I THAI RESTAURANT
Address: 15508 NW 77 CT, MIAMI LAKES, FL, 33016-5804, US
Rating: 19.6

15508 NW 77 CT, MIAMI LAKES, FL 33016-5804

License #2320162

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19.6 Grade F / 100

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KING & I THAI RESTAURANT in MIAMI LAKES currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 19.6 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 21, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 50 total violations — 11 critical, 14 major, 25 minor.

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The latest inspection on April 21, 2026 shows 23 observation rows: 6 critical, 8 major, and 9 minor.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sushi rice
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed oil container on kitchen floor. Also young chicken box on walk in freezer floor.
[53B-05-5] 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.
[03F-02-5] 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
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole on ceiling at the front area.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[11-27-4] 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.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
[12B-12-5] 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.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing pots on hand sink located at the front counter. Instructed operator regarding task.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[08A-24-5] 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.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Lingont as the manager with no certificate.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
[03A-02-5] 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.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
[11-07-5] 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.
[03F-10-5] No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On hand sink located next to ice machine.
[08A-05-6] 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.

Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
[01B-19-5] At the time of the callback inspection no time marked on the sushi rice.
[03F-02-5] At the time of the callback inspection no time marked on the sushi rice.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed 2 reach in coolers in disrepair. Used as storage.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In the kitchen.
[53B-05-5] 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.
[08B-38-4] Observed young children box on walk in freezer floor.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[53A-05-6] 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.
[53A-04-6] 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.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at the sushi station.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-38-4] Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed rice container lid cracked in the storage room.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at the sushi station.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In the kitchen.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed edamame case stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[53A-04-6] 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.
[01B-19-5] 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.
[03F-02-5] 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.
[53A-05-6] 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.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed 2 reach in coolers in disrepair. Used as storage.
[53B-05-5] 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.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

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