Vero Beach, Indian River County

MAI THAI BISTRO

762 21 ST, Vero Beach, FL 32960

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 Intermediate
Jun 12, 2026
City
Vero Beach
County
Indian River
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jun 12, 2026

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31A-09-4

Detail 24620990

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cutting board extends past table and blocks hand washing sink at sushi bar. Advised manager to get a smaller cutting board

21-05-5

Detail 24620991

Basic - Paper cloth used as a food-contact surface. Used to line white fish in sushi bar. Employee removed Corrected On-Site

Apr 8, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-05-4

Detail 24498725

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Wet cardboard observed in reach in freezers. Provided education Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-04: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 24498726

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cook line has dust accumulation on ceiling Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-04: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: Time Extended

Feb 4, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

51-16-7

Detail 24348014

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine located next to 3 bay sink has been moved to outside and storage rack with towel warmer is. Ow in place Hand sink next to sushi bar has been removed and prep sink is now the designated hand sink. Warning Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-04: Operator is getting in contact with plan review. Callback will occur in 59 days Time Extended

14-05-4

Detail 24348012

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Wet cardboard observed in reach in freezers. Provided education Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-04: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 24348013

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cook line has dust accumulation on ceiling Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-04: Time Extended

Feb 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 10Total: 17

35A-05-4

Detail 24345229

High Priority - Live Roach activity present as evidenced by 1 live roach found on bottom of storage shelf next to prep area. Manager killed Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 24345216

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Case of raw chicken over beef in walk in cooler. Manager moved chicken to bottom shelf Corrected On-Site Warning

01C-05-4

Detail 24345225

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed two oyster tags on floor outside. Warning

02B-04-5

Detail 24345219

Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Salmon and Tuna Poke Bowl. Manager had employee mark asterisks to menu during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-12-4

Detail 24345224

Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. Observed employee bagging broccoli and chicken outside with no hand sink Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 24345214

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line hand sink. Paper towels were refilled Corrected On-Site Warning

51-16-7

Detail 24345228

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine located next to 3 bay sink has been moved to outside and storage rack with towel warmer is. Ow in place Hand sink next to sushi bar has been removed and prep sink is now the designated hand sink. Warning Warning

14-01-5

Detail 24345223

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoops in bulk bins. Manager moved Corrected On-Site Warning

14-05-4

Detail 24345227

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Wet cardboard observed in reach in freezers. Provided education Warning

36-34-5

Detail 24345222

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cook line has dust accumulation on ceiling Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 24345218

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks throughout kitchen above coolers and on storage shelves Warning

40-06-5

Detail 24345215

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee apron on clean glassware Corrected On-Site Warning

36-73-4

Detail 24345220

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Old oyster shell debris observed outside next to prep table Warning

08B-32-4

Detail 24345217

Basic - Food being prepared outside. Observed employee portioning chicken and broccoli into bags at prep table outside. Observed 2 blenders next to prep table. Observed cutting boards, produce slicer, and knives being stored outside next to or on prep table. Observed mounted plastic wrap and paper towels stored above prep table Admin Complaint

08B-42-4

Detail 24345230

Basic - Food stored outside. Observed salt at prep table outside Warning

10-17-4

Detail 24345226

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives being stored between wall and pipe outside next to prep table Warning

21-04-4

Detail 24345221

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning

Jul 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

24-08-4

Detail 23917102

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers above reach in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23917103

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: Time Extended

Jul 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 12

22-41-4

Detail 23911490

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Reading 0ppm. Operator had detergent hooked up instead of sanitizer. Swapped chemicals and primed. Reading 0ppm Warning

35A-02-7

Detail 23911486

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies in kitchen Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 23911491

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Salmon thawed in ROP in walk in cooler states to remove prior to thawing

01C-03-4

Detail 23911484

Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served. Manager added dates Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23911492

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar bin Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 23911482

Basic - 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. Salmon thawed in walk in cooler in ROP

12B-07-4

Detail 23911487

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

24-08-4

Detail 23911483

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers above reach in freezer

10-17-4

Detail 23911485

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between cooler and prep table Corrected On-Site

33-10-4

Detail 23911488

Basic - Inside/outside of dumpster not clean. Dumpster lid has broken off. Bagged trash is ripped open from animals. Many flies are present. Dumpster is shared with plaza. Advised manager to get in contact with waste management to replace lid Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23911493

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters

08B-17-4

Detail 23911489

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce over ready to eat rice Corrected On-Site

Jan 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 5

41-22-4

Detail 23520041

High Priority - Medicine not labeled properly. On top of cooler. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

14-86-1

Detail 23520043

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used to line cut cucumbers in reach in cooler Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23520044

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over ginger in cook line cooler Corrected On-Site

02B-04-5

Detail 23520042

Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Manager had employees add asterisks to menus. For raw fish poke bowl Corrected On-Site

21-38-4

Detail 23520045

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. At bar. Corrected On-Site

Aug 16, 2024

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 23030226

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over raw tuna that is ready to eat Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 23030229

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored with raw beef in same bin in walk,in cooler. Manager removed Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23030234

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Oysters found in 2 door glass cooler with an ambient temp of 60f. Manager stated they were pulled from walk in cooler for service 1.5 hours ago. Manager moved back to walk in cooler to rapid chill. Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 23030232

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice in two door reach in cooler not date marked. Manager added date Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23030230

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk bin. Manager removed Corrected On-Site

14-74-7

Detail 23030233

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. 2 door glass cooler not maintaining proper temperature. Manager stated they have ordered a new cooler to replace unit

06-09-1

Detail 23030228

Basic - 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. Tuna in walk in cooler in ROP stating to remove from packing prior to thawing. Educated kitchen manager and slits were added. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 23030227

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In bulk sugar bin in dry storage Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23030231

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters are soiled in grease and dust

Feb 16, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-36-4

Detail 22648897

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Next to hood system