MOON THAI & JAPANESE

Name: MOON THAI & JAPANESE
Address: 16311 SW 88 ST, MIAMI, FL, 33196, US
Rating: 16.3

16311 SW 88 ST, MIAMI, FL 33196

License #2332333

🍱 Japanese/Sushi ℹ️

16.3 Grade F / 100

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May 22, 2026 · 31 findings · 5 critical

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MOON THAI & JAPANESE in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 16.3 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 9 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 22, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 111 total violations — 15 critical, 10 major, 86 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed The womens bathroom within the establishment has self-closing door hardware that is malfunctioning.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with no handle used as a Scoop inside rice bin.
[14-45-4] Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard used under prep table located next to mop sink.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles next to ceiling air conditioner vents soiled with dust. Also ceiling soiled with dust inside walk in cooler.
[24-07-4] Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean glasses stored on stained cloth napkins in the bar area.
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. Observed at womens bathroom.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed posted license 10/01/25.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed groves cutting boards across cooking line.
[08B-49-4] Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal bag with grapes stored inside reach in cooler at sushi station.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed Personal mugs were observed on top of the prep table and inside the ice machine in the sushi area.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn on different reach in coolers, walk in cooler, and walk in freezer. Observed missing lid at ice holder at soda machine located near to dishwasher area.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor inside walk in cooler soiled with accumulation of debris. Observed floor inside walk in freezer soiled with debris and ice buildup along edges.
[36-11-4] Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor in disrepair inside walk in cooler.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed five gallons of oils stored on the floor inside storage area.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at chest freezer located cross rice cookers machines.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout establishment in all reach in cooler and walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Also observed soiled top counters on the reach in coolers across the cooking line.
[29-01-4] Portable water tank not enclosed or sloped to drain properly. Also observed standing water at reach in cooler at sushi station located near handwashing sink.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at Front bar reach in cooler with beer.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed wontons and springs rolls not covered inside chest freezer across rice cookers machines.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at kitchen right entrance across rice cookers. Also observed wall behind three compartment sink soiled.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside bucket located next to mop sink area.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on sushi prep table.
[21-07-4] Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer solution bucket at 0 ppm in bar area.
[12A-16-4] Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed several employees changing task and no washing hands as needed.
[08B-56-4] Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed a coffee mug and a bottle of water stored inside ice machine at sushi station.
[08A-17-6] Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed no commercially packaged chicken on top of fish inside walk in freezer.
[29-37-4] Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed at dishwasher are a spray hose lower than flood rim of sink.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sprouts at sprouts (62F - Cold Holding), raw salmon (47F - Cold Holding)
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed several racks exhibiting a mold-like substance: one located inside the dishwasher machine at the bar area, and the remaining affected racks located in the designated ware-washing area. Also observe several white cutting board with cut marks across cooking line and a white cutting board with accumulation of debris residue along edges located next to walk in cooler.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked with a beer keg located next to rice cookers machines. Also Observed handwashing sink not working, no water located next to rice cookers machines.
[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 five employees and no manager present. Manager arrived at time of inspection.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dish washing machine soiled.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank not secured in back prep area.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at the sushi bar area with groove marks and no longer cleanable.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach underneath reach in cooler located across the cook line.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed purse stored above food preparation area at the cook line area.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male cook line employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed aluminum containers at the dry rack station with water accumulation on the rim.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket located across the cook line torn.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor located near back cook line area soiled. Observed floor near mop sink soiled.
[14-38-4] Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed container in back dry storage area containing rice cracked.
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed kitchen knife store in between reach in coolers located across the cook line.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a set of tongs on oven door handle at the cook line.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket located across the cook line soiled.
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed pipe underneath prep wash sink leaking water.
[36-50-4] Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed building components behind the cook line soiled.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall near mop sink soiled. Observed wall behind main cook line soiled.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on top of white cutting board located across the cook line not stored in sanitizing solution.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several working containers of seasonings and oils not labeled throughout the prep area and cook line.
[41-05-4] Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed house hold pesticide spray underneath prep table with food seasonings next to it.
[35A-05-4] Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach above hand wash sink located at the sushi bar area.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitation bucket inside hand wash sink at the sushi bar area.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ac vents and light shields soiled with grease at the cook line.
[24-07-4] Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed spoons and forks not inverted by the salad station. Employee fixed it.
[06-09-1] Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed white fish Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Stop sale was issued.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed wood cutting board no longer cleanable.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed reading glasses and car keys stored above preparation table in the kitchen. Employee removed them.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers stored on shelf by the salad station.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed 2 plastic buckets with soy sauce stored on the floor if the dry storage. Employee removed them.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a scoop handle inside the flour.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice scoop inside standing water at 70°F next to the coke machine. Employee removed the water.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee discarded it.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed food not covered inside the reach in freezer. Employee covered it.
[36-65-5] Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen. Observed inadequate ventilation at the time of the inspection. The hood system is not working above the fryer.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed both mops inside the bucket. Employee removed them.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the kitchen area and sushi counter.
[35A-05-4] Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches crawling inside the reach in cooler door gaskets across from the stove.
[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 can be determined. Observed rice not time marked but rest opened at 3:00 pm
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[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 more than 6 employees at the time if the inspection.
[03F-10-5] No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Form was provided to operator.
[53B-13-5] 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. Observed establishment has 15 employees working but they just provided food handler training for 6 employees.
[45-04-4] Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed the hood suppression system is not working. The kitchen has 3 hoods and 1 of them is not working.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Near mop sink
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cups with no handle stored inside containers of flour and rice under prep table. Operator removed cups.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling/vents dusty above cook line
[06-09-1] Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw tuna thawing inside reduced oxygen package at sushi bar. Operator cut open bag.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer door gasket torn
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on walk in freezer door
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop stored inside container of flour with handle in contact with flour. Operator properly placed scoop.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled in front of fryer
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at bottom of salad reach in cooler by kitchen entrance. Operator cleaned up water inside of cooler.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed smoked salmon thawing at room temperature in sushi bar. Operator moved salmon to reach in cooler.
[53B-10-4] Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed date of birth missing from food handler certificate for Edwin M.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing above walk in cooler.
[14-74-7] 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 tofu (53F - Cold Holding); half and half (51F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at servers station.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed near walk in cooler.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed near fryer at cook line. Also observed walls and ceiling vent at ware washing area soiled with black substance.
[10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored inside soiled container on ice machine at kitchen. Manager took container to wash, rinse and sanitize.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses at cook line. Manager removed tongs.
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach in cooler at servers station.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulated grease.
[22-49-4] Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dishwasher machine at 0ppm. Manager primed line, final reading 100ppm.
[01B-02-5] 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 tofu (53F - Cold Holding); half and half (51F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at servers station. As per manager, since the previous day.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tofu (53F - Cold Holding); half and half (51F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at servers station. As per manager, since the previous day.