VERA’S THAI GARDEN
7175 SW 117 AVE, Miami, FL, 33183
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 30, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Warning Issued
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 12
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (12)
- 03A-02-5Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken sliced (49F - per operator placed in cooler around 10:30am )in prep area cooler. Operator discarded food item. **Warning**
High Priority
- 01B-02-5Critical
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw chicken sliced (49F per operator placed in cooler around 10:30am ) in prep area cooler. **Warning**
High Priority
- 36-34-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled with accumulation of rust. **Warning**
Basic
- 16-55-4
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dishmachine 1st test Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); 2nd test Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) . Operator is made aware to discontinue use of the dishmachine for cleaning and sanitizing until it has been repaired. **Warning**
Basic
- 14-69-4Repeat
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed accumulation of ice buildup up inside walk in freezer. Also on beefed ice buildup in white ice chest freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic
- 10-07-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scooper in 75°F standing water next to rice machine. **Warning**
Basic
- 14-33-4Repeat
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed accumulation of rust on shelves of reach in cooler at prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic
- 14-17-4Repeat
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed accumulation of rust on shelves in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic
- 21-12-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths on prep counters and tables in front kitchen area. **Warning**
Basic
- 14-01-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed using a bowl as a scoop for sugar, tempura powder in prep area. **Warning**
Basic
- 31B-02-4Corrected on site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at HWS in back area. Operator was able to provide. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate
- 23-24-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles of sugar bin and tempura powder. **Warning**
Basic
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 2, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.