Happy Fish Sushi
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
67
Score
Inspectors have visited Happy Fish Sushi 14 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 24, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Happy Fish Sushi's 67 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
14
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Jan 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Aug 22, 2024
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Sushi station- two gallons of ginger stored under hand wash sink in sushi area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: Observed same **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Devices stored above gallons of mayonnaise in dishwasher area **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: Observed unplugged device **Time Extended**
35B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Drinking glasses with old stains due to being worn out. All drinking glasses from Bar area and service area.. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: Observed same , all drinking glasses with same stains **Time Extended**
14-12-4
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Men- soiled floor and dirty toilet in handicap bathroom-unpleasant smell.
32-07-4
82
Aug 21, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. -Can of Roach Away powder next to drink cooler in bar area. -two cans of Raid inside mop sink area. **Warning**
41-05-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Sushi station-Employee working on sushi station, washed hands wearing gloves, then continue setting a customer plate, after instructed, employee discarded gloves, washed hands and put in new pair of gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prep or portioned today. chumai (51F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (54F - Cold Holding); garlic butter (50F - Cold Holding); chicken cutlets (51F - Cold Holding), per employee food held less than 4 hours . Employee overdue food to walk in freezer for a quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom.Observe raw shrimps and raw shell eggs over ready to eat vegetables. Employee moved raw animal food to bottom compartments . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-13-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Sushi station- employee washed hands in prep sink. **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sushi station- hand wash sink covered with cutting board , being used as a prep table at the time of inspection. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cook line - several pacific noodles inside sink, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Two under shelves of prep table with substantial build up of rust. Both shelves used To hold sushi rice and to go containers **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Sushi station- two gallons of ginger stored under hand wash sink in sushi area. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Service area- employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Plastic cup inside container of rice, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Devices stored above gallons of mayonnaise in dishwasher area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Several boxes of to go containers stored on floor, dry goods storage area, in second floor. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Drinking glasses with old stains due to being worn out. All drinking glasses from Bar area and service area.. **Warning**
14-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 00ppm), employee made new solution, chlorine sanitizer at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
27
Aug 19, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Container of washed greens Kyle next to hand wash in sushi station, observed Kyle touching the soap dispenser, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bar area- Spray bottle contain in windex, manager placed label. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed drinking glasses not stored to air dry, leaving stains all over the glasses
24-08-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Above containers of mayo and dishwasher area.
35B-02-4
Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Next to hand wash sink, dishwasher area. Manager provided **Corrected On-Site**
33-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Two wet cloths on prep tables in sushi station, employee removed and placed on sanitizer solution bucket **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 10ppm), manager made new solution, chlorine sanitizer at 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
61
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food 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. Observed by dishwasher. 2 pots of rice with no time mark. As per operator items held without time stamp for approximately 1 hours. Operator provided time stamp for remaining 3 hours. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-22: Same. Observed by dishwasher. 2 pots of rice with no time mark. As per operator items holding on time for approximately 5 hours. See stop sale **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed at walk in cooler - Fish thawing / stored above unwashed vegetables - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-22: Observed at walk in cooler - tuna thawing / stored above unwashed beets and cucumbers. **Admin Complaint**
08A-04-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed at walk in freezer - Cooked chicken stored under raw lobster- both items not commercially packaged. Additionally- Observed at reach in freezer - Ice cream stored under raw shrimp. Both items not commercially packaged. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-22: Observed at reach in freezer - lobster ( not commercially packaged) stored above edamame. **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at store rack by walk in cooler - rice container. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-22: Same **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at walk in cooler - buckets of soy sauce stored directly on floor. Educated operator on proper storage standard. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-22: Same **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed at cook line. Avocados no properly washed - evidenced stickers still on product. Educated operator on proper washing technique. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-22: Same **Time Extended**
08B-39-4
55
Jun 24, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food 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. Observed by dishwasher. 2 pots of rice with no time mark. As per operator items held without time stamp for approximately 1 hours. Operator provided time stamp for remaining 3 hours. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed at kitchen area - 1 small flying insect landing on prepping table.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed at walk in freezer - Cooked chicken stored under raw lobster- both items not commercially packaged. Additionally- Observed at reach in freezer - Ice cream stored under raw shrimp. Both items not commercially packaged. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed at walk in cooler - Fish thawing / stored above unwashed vegetables
08A-04-5
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. Observed at walk in freezer - Diced chicken stored over calamari. Both items not commercially packaged. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at walk in cooler - Chicken 47F @2:10pm. As per operator item not portioned or prepared today. As per operator item held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour due to walk in cooler heavy traffic due to deliveries. Operator place in item in freezer for rapid chill. Recheck item 30 minutes later 39F @2:40pm **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
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/ Observed managers certificate for Permpong S. Expired 3/31/2023. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at sushi bar handwashing station used for storage. Additionally handwashing station by cook line with utensils in it. Operator educated employees. Operator removed items **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed at cook line. Avocados no properly washed - evidenced stickers still on product. Educated operator on proper washing technique.
08B-39-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at walk in cooler - buckets of soy sauce stored directly on floor. Educated operator on proper storage standard.
08B-38-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at store rack by walk in cooler - rice container.
14-01-5
29
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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/ 3/31/2023
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Menu stated white fish but type of fish is not listed. Establishment purchase wahoo or any other fish depending on vendors supply.
52-01-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Service station, handle touching ice, employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
78
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Poster emailed to Operator **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: Observed same **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 8 employees working on sushi bar and cook line, kitchen manager not certified. Juan Rivera **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: Observed Manager on duty, Boudsakone Souvannasy, expired on 10/14/2020. **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
82
Jul 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee stepped out of sushi bar to bring dirty utensils to kitchen, came back , wear gloves without washing hands: after manager instructed, employee discarded gloves, washed hands and put in new pair of gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12A-29-4
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. Poster emailed to Operator **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 8 employees working on sushi bar and cook line, kitchen manager not certified. Juan Rivera **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Behind front counter, employee cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-20-5
61
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Employee working on sushi bar, grabbed dirty utensils from sushi bar -prep sink to dishwasher area, came back to continue working on sushi bar, with same gloves. After instructed, employee discarded gloves washed hands and put in new pair of gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee working on sushi bar, cut raw tuna, then grab a clean plate to serve order for customer with same gloves/. After instructed, employee discarded gloves , washed hands and put in new pair of gloves **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12A-07-5
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. Poster provided **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all Times. Front counter sushi bar, Employees unable to wash hands , when faucet opens, water over flows by leaking pipe. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front counter- sushi bar, cutting board, green ,leaves on top of HWS. Operator removed **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine sanitizer testing strips **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Employee drink in can, inside ice machine, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-14-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Lower cooler in kitchen, open employee box of muffins without proper ID, employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee making food has a red bracelet on his wrist, Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. WIF- box of shrimp **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Kimchi and frozen noodles left to defrost to ambient temperature, Employee removed and placed on WIC **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Front counter HWS by sushi bar **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-11-4
37
Oct 4, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Happy Fish Sushi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Happy Fish Sushi on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Happy Fish Sushi?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Happy Fish Sushi.
How does Happy Fish Sushi compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?
Happy Fish Sushi most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Pembroke Pines average of 79.
Has Happy Fish Sushi's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Happy Fish Sushi have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Happy Fish Sushi means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Happy Fish Sushi inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Happy Fish Sushi is inspected around four times per year on average.
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