Bluefin Sushi Thai Grill
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
33
Score
Inspectors have visited Bluefin Sushi Thai Grill 13 times, with records going back to 2022. On Mar 31, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Bluefin Sushi Thai Grill's latest score of 33 falls below the Parkland average of 68. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
13
Inspections
4
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
33
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover throughout kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
14-20-4
90
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
30
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for sushi rice identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Sushi rice held less than 4 hours. Operator applied appropriate time marking. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: Sushi rice not marked at time of callback. Item held less than 1 hour. Operator time marked. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna and raw salmon stored above ready to eat cucumber and cut cabbage in sushi prep reach in cooler. Operator reorganized. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: Raw tuna and raw salmon stored above containers of ready to eat sauce and ready to eat lettuce at time of callback. **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Washing machine dish racks heavily soiled with slime/mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: Washing machine dish racks heavily soiled with slime/mold-like substance at time of callback. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple plastic and metal food grade containers wet nesting in warewashing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: Multiple plastic and metal food grade containers wet nesting in warewashing area at time of callback. **Time Extended**
24-08-4
64
Jun 24, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Heavily dented can of ketchup observed in dry storage area. Operator discarded. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-01-4
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. Dishmachine tested at 0ppm. Operator change chemical solution and primed machine, retesting at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna and raw salmon stored above ready to eat cucumber and cut cabbage in sushi prep reach in cooler. Operator reorganized. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw salmon (46F - Cold Holding); raw tuna (46F - Cold Holding) in center sushi display cooler. Operator stated items were moved from below cooler less than 2 hours ago. Operator moved items back to below reach in cooler and called service on unit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for sushi rice identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Sushi rice held less than 4 hours. Operator applied appropriate time marking. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Washing machine dish racks heavily soiled with slime/mold-like substance. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple plastic and metal food grade containers wet nesting in warewashing area. **Warning**
24-08-4
30
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw eggs stored over unwashed cabbage. The eggs were moved down. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. On the prep line behind the cook line, the vent I the ceiling is soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In the storage area, some tiles are broken.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. On top of the ice machine, the scoop was stored in a soiled half pan. The pan was replaced and the scoop cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
74
Jun 21, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used as liners for food. Chef removed paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
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. Chlorine ppm at zero Manager changed bucket and primed to 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Form was emailed Manager printed and filled out form **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand wash sink in prep room
27-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour, salt, sugar not labeled
02D-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop sitting in standing water. Chef removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. employee put hat on **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Chef discarded bowls **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
50
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the reach in cooler, the whole snapper, lobster tails and raw pork were stored over the raw vegetables and cooked chicken. The items were changed to be stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
78
Jun 14, 2023
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
90
Apr 19, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
86
Dec 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-03-7
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bluefin Sushi Thai Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bluefin Sushi Thai Grill on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bluefin Sushi Thai Grill?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bluefin Sushi Thai Grill.
How does Bluefin Sushi Thai Grill compare to other restaurants in Parkland?
Bluefin Sushi Thai Grill most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Parkland average of 68.
Has Bluefin Sushi Thai Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bluefin Sushi Thai Grill have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Bluefin Sushi Thai Grill means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Bluefin Sushi Thai Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bluefin Sushi Thai Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.
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