Bonsai Thai + Sushi Restaurant

14238 SW 8 St, Miami, FL 33184 · Permanent Food Service · License 2330992

Official report

out of 100

Grade F

Safety score 48 of 100

Latest visit: Oct 16, 2026 (3 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

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.High priority, repeat · 19 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Oct 16 routine inspection
5 high priority (3 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 5 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 10 basic (7 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most
-52
Safety score48

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Oct162026

Routine inspection

20 violations found

First visitOct 16, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
20 violations found:
- 5 High priority
- 5 Intermediate
- 10 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority5
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: 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.
  Repeat violation
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: 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.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: 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)
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Container of medicine improperly stored.
  Observed bottle with pain relief pills stored on shelf above 3 compartment sink. Operator removed.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
  Observed license expired 10/01/2026
  Repeat violation
Intermediate5
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  Observed no chlorine test kit available.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Observed can opener soiled.
  Repeat violation
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  Operator provided paper towels
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
  Observed chlorine sanitizer spray bottle , no marked with name. Operator marked bottle with name
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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.
Basic10
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
  Observed bucket with spicy mayo stored on the floor. Operator stored bucket 6 inches above from the floor.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  Observed interior of reach in cooler shelves soiled.
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Observed gaskets gaskets on reach in coolers at cook line soiled.
  Repeat violation
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: 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.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  Observed on back doors to the outside.
  Repeat violation
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
  Observed inside walk in cooler and back prep area.
  Repeat violation
  Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  Observed at cook line water on the floor.
  Hole in or other damage to wall.
  Observed hole on the wall prep area.
  Repeat violation
  Ceiling tile missing.
  Observed at back storage area ceiling tile missing.
  Repeat violation
- Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  Repeat violation
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.