BONSAI THAI + SUSHI RESTAURANT

Name: BONSAI THAI + SUSHI RESTAURANT
Address: 14238 SW 8 ST, MIAMI, FL, 33184, US
Rating: 2.2

14238 SW 8 ST, MIAMI, FL 33184

License #2330992

🍱 Japanese/Sushi ℹ️

2.2 Grade F / 100

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October 16, 2026 · 20 findings · 5 critical

Routine - Food

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BONSAI THAI + SUSHI RESTAURANT in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 2.2 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 7 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 16, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 70 total violations — 23 critical, 12 major, 35 minor.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates at kitchen not inverted.. Operator inverted plates.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on the wall prep area.
[22-39-4] Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Observed at ware washing area spray bottle (Chlorine 200+ppm) , operator prepared new solution, spray bottle (Chlorine 100ppm)
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed bucket with spicy mayo stored on the floor. Operator stored bucket 6 inches above from the floor.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee changed gloves after changing task without washing hands his hands first. Coached employee on proper glove use and hand washing. Employee washed hands and then proceed to put gloves on.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler shelves soiled.
[53A-07-6] No certified food manager for establishment. 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 No CFM, previous manager no longer work here.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/2026
[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 raw beef, and raw chicken, not properly separated.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit available.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets gaskets on reach in coolers at cook line soiled.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Observed at back storage area ceiling tile missing.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at cook line water on the floor.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed inside walk in cooler and back prep area.
[41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle with pain relief pills stored on shelf above 3 compartment sink. Operator removed.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on back doors to the outside.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chlorine sanitizer spray bottle , no marked with name. Operator marked bottle with name

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[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 tuna 42F inside ROP at walk in cooler for more than 4 hrs.
[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 bowl inside flour container at dry storage. Employee removed the bowl.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on make table across cook line. Employee removed the towel.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink inside reach in freezer. Employee removed from the unit.
[41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed 2 medicine on shelf next to single service containers over prep cooler at kitchen. Employee removed the items.
[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 raw chicken stored over rangoons inside reach in freezer at storage area. Employee removed the chicken from over rangoons.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed sushi rice without time mark at sushi station. As per employee for 4hrs. Also observed tuna 42F inside ROP at walk in cooler for more than 4 hrs.
[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 without time mark at sushi station. As per employee for 4hrs.
[41-15-5] Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) next to cook line. Employee diluted with water, retest Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100+ppm)
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Employee started to clean during inspection.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink. Employee provided the paper towels.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle inside plastic sugar container at storage area. Employee removed the bowl
[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 (frozen) thawing inside ROP package stored inside reach in cooler at sushi station. Employee make cut the plastic wrap. Also observed raw tuna (43F - Cold Holding) thawing inside ROP. As per employee for 4 hrs inside walk in cooler. Employee discarded the products.
[32-12-5] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom.
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 2 knives stored between reach in cooler door crack. Employee removed the knives and placed inside were washing area to be cleaned.
[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 inside plastic rice container with handle in contact with product at storage area. Employee placed the handle upwards.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on reach in cooler across cook line and on preparation table next to reach in cooler. Employee removed the towels.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled across cook line.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/2023. Manager paid during inspection.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Also observed raw tuna (43F - Cold Holding) thawing inside ROP. As per employee for 4 hrs inside walk in cooler. Employee discarded the products.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bean sprouts (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (49F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across cook line. As per employee for 2 hrs. Employee added ice for rapid cooling.
[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. Observed sushi rice without time mark. As per employee for 2 hours. Employee properly marked product.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine chemical kit provided.
[53B-02-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of employee training for Lana and Amy both hired for more than 60 days.