KING & I THAI RESTAURANT
15508 NW 77 CT, MIAMI LAKES, FL 33016-5804
License #2320162
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Failing Health Score
How is this score calculated? →KING & I THAI RESTAURANT in MIAMI LAKES currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 0 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 40 total violations — 9 critical, 12 major, 19 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Warning Issued
- [22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- [05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- [16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- [53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Lingont as the manager with no certificate.
- [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.
- [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.
- [14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
- [01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sushi rice
- [03F-10-5] No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
- [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.
- [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.
- [14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- [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.
- [36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
- [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.
- [36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
- [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.
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