17 St Thai Sushi
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, 17 St Thai Sushi has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Mar 6, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Among Fort Lauderdale restaurants, the typical score is 80; 17 St Thai Sushi is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
12
Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
43
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1) Observed approximately 8 live, small flying insects landing on sake dispenser at bar. 2) Observed approximately 3 live, small flying insects not landing around sake dispenser at bar. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-09: Observed approximately 7 live, small flying insects landing on top of sake dispenser at bar. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple white cutting boards at cook line and in kitchen with cut marks that are no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-09: Observed same. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
82
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
33
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
52
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
35
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. 1) Observed raw chicken stored over raw fish inside walk in cooler. Operator properly stored. 2) Observed raw shrimp, not commercially packaged, stored over wonton wrappers, commercially packaged, inside Frigidaire freezer in kitchen. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken, not commercially packaged, stored over raw beef, commercially packaged, inside Frigidaire reach in freezer, in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bucket stored inside hand wash sink at cookline. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice chute inside kitchen ice machine soiled with accumulation of black mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
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. Observed raw salmon, thawed, stored inside packaging indicating removal upon thawing at walk in cooler. Operator opened packaging to allow oxygen flow. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
61
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken, not commercially packaged, stored over sauces, not commercially packaged, inside #2 Frigidaire freezer in kitchen. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed basket stored inside hand wash sink at bar. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black, mold like substance inside ice machine in kitchen.
22-20-5
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. 1) Observed raw escolar and raw tuna, thawed, stored in rop inside walk in cooler. 2) Observed raw salmon, thawed, stored in rop inside low boy cooler at cookline. Educated operator on proper thawing method for 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. Operator will cut packaging to allow oxygen flow. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice paddle stored in 78F standing water in kitchen. Operator dumped water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Three-compartment sink used for warewashing not cleaned before use as a food preparation sink. Observed raw chicken stored inside bin, stored in triple sink, next to bucket of unknown substance. Relayed to operator that triple sink must be cleaned prior to use for food prep. Operator removed chicken from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
22-37-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution throughout cookline. Educated operator on proper storage. Operator removed wet wiping cloths. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
55
Aug 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
86
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over sauces/reach in freezer#1/kitchen/corrective action taken/operator stored raw chicken on bottom shelf. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 84 degrees/cook line. **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan inside sink./cook line/corrective action taken/operator removed item. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Soap/water/front counter/corrective action taken/operator labeled chemical. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Rice/storage area/vegetable/walk in cooler/corrective action taken/operator stored foods back on shelf. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. **Warning**
27-10-4
50
Feb 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Glass door cooler in kitchen; Tofu ; (50F - Cold Holding); half and half cream (47F) held less than 4 hours ago , per operator door was left open for salad bowl prep. Operator moved foods to walk in cooler to quick chill. Ambient temperature of unit at 37F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - 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. Raw chicken over raw beef inside standing freezer in kitchen. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over containers of sausages inside walk in cooler. Operator moved raw fish and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - 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 procedures to manager **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with slime. Ice chute in dining room. Operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment using Time mark for sushi rice, garlic in oil and bean sprouts without written procedure. Emailed TPHC form to manager. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Beef soup moved from freezer to walk in cooler yesterday without any date/ tracking. Operator dated . **Corrected On-Site**
02C-04-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice in dry storage area. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster to manager **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth at 0ppm chlorine in sushi station. Operator remade to 50ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was 17 St Thai Sushi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 17 St Thai Sushi on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 17 St Thai Sushi?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at 17 St Thai Sushi.
How does 17 St Thai Sushi compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
17 St Thai Sushi most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has 17 St Thai Sushi's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at 17 St Thai Sushi have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at 17 St Thai Sushi means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is 17 St Thai Sushi inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, 17 St Thai Sushi is inspected around four times per year on average.
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