What is Moon Thai & Japanese's health inspection score?

Moon Thai & Japanese has a SafeDine safety score of 63 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Moon Thai & Japanese last inspected?

Moon Thai & Japanese was last inspected on July 23, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Moon Thai & Japanese have?

Moon Thai & Japanese has 70 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Moon Thai & Japanese safe to eat at?

Moon Thai & Japanese has a safety score of 63/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Moon Thai & Japanese serve?

Moon Thai & Japanese serves Japanese cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Moon Thai & Japanese

Name: Moon Thai & Japanese
Address: 16311 SW 88 ST, Miami, 33196
Rating: 63

16311 SW 88 ST, Miami

Last inspected 10mo ago

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Japanese•Kendall

Ranked #617 of 944 in KendallBetter than 37% of japanese restaurants

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Jul 23, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Employee illness

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-47

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-2 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-19 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+45 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 53/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (63/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

1 inspections

11 basic

Aug

Oct 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

13 basic

Feb 2023

1 inspections

4 high priority

3 intermediate

11 basic

Feb

Jul 2025

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

22 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

2 Complaint Full2 Routine1 Complaint

Jul 25

Complaint Full InspectionLatestCall Back - Complied

4 Basic

4 total1 risk factor

92/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (1)

−20 pts

03FTime as a Public Health Control not followed(2x)Risk Factor−20

Basic (1)

−4 pts

28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(2x)−4

Base deductions−24 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jul 25

Complaint Full InspectionAdministrative complaint recommended

2 High1 Med18 Basic

21 total4 risk factors

29/100inspection score

−121 pts

High Priority (5)

−80 pts

01BFood not safe, unadulterated, or in unsound conditionRisk Factor−10
03BTCS food not held hot at 135°F or above(2x)Risk Factor−20
03ETCS food not reheated to 165°F for hot holdingRisk Factor−10
03FTime as a Public Health Control not followed(3x)Risk Factor−30
08BFood not protected during preparation/storage/display−10

Intermediate (4)

−25 pts

04Facilities inadequate to maintain TCS food temperatures−5
11Employee health knowledge lacking; ill employee present−5
22Food-contact surfaces not clean and sanitized−5
27Water source not safe; no hot/cold water under pressure(2x)−10

Basic (6)

−16 pts

10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
16Dishwashing facilities inadequate; no chemical test kit−2
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(3x)−6
32Bathroom not clean or properly supplied−2
33Garbage/refuse not properly handled; premises not maintained−2
46Exits blocked or locked−2

Base deductions−121 pts

Risk factor bonus (4× +5)−20 pts

Feb 23

Routine Inspection

4 High3 Med11 Basic

18 total

23/100inspection score

−117 pts

High Priority (9)

−90 pts

01Raw food stored above ready-to-eat food−10
01Raw food stored above ready-to-eat food−10
03Potentially hazardous food not cooked properly−10
05No plan review submitted/approved−10
06Handwash sink not accessible−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10
10Required employee training not completed−10
10Required employee training not completed−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
23DBPR violation code 23−5
24DBPR violation code 24−5

Basic (6)

−12 pts

31Non-food contact surfaces soiled−2
31Non-food contact surfaces soiled−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
50Single-service items reused−2
53No licenses/permits displayed−2

Base deductions−117 pts

Oct 22

Routine Inspection

1 High2 Med13 Basic

16 total

54/100inspection score

−74 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

03Potentially hazardous food not cooked properly−10
05No plan review submitted/approved−10
10Required employee training not completed−10

Intermediate (6)

−30 pts

14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
22Food-contact surfaces not properly cleaned−5
22Food-contact surfaces not properly cleaned−5
23Toxic substances improperly labeled−5
24No/inadequate thermometer−5

Basic (7)

−14 pts

31Non-food contact surfaces soiled−2
33Floors/walls/ceiling not clean−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
40Dumpster area not clean−2
50Single-service items reused−2

Base deductions−74 pts

Aug 22

Complaint Inspection

11 Basic

11 total

78/100inspection score

−50 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

05No plan review submitted/approved−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
14Employee handling food with bare hands−5

Basic (5)

−10 pts

29Improper food storage/protection−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
38Insects/rodents present−2
51Linens/napkins improperly stored−2

Base deductions−50 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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