Kevin's Sushi & Thai

706 S Federal Hwy, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Kevin's Sushi & Thai eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 17, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.

The pattern that stands out is “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry”, which has been cited two times.

Among Deerfield Beach restaurants, the typical score is 83; Kevin's Sushi & Thai is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Sep 16, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Jan 23, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn door gasket on reach in chest freezer in storage area.

14-11-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Door gaskets on two door reach in freezer at front counter. 2. Door gasket on reach in chest freezer in storage and prep area.

23-03-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket in storage area. **Repeat Violation**

42-01-4

Sep 4, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in bucket near mop sink.

42-01-4

Basic - Bucket of utensils stored on floor between uses at the cookline. Operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

10-14-5

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils water 76F with in use spoon at the front counter. Operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Mar 21, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Dec 15, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Apr 10, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored on top of containers of ginger in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08A-05-6

Nov 7, 2022

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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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 0ppm. Operator determined air in line, resolved and and retested 50ppm. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

22-41-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw steak stored above open package of vegetables and dumplings in chest freezer by dish area. Raw steak removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-02-6

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine 200ppm. Water added and retested 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

41-27-4

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. Tuna and salmon in sushi rolls. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

02B-04-5

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**

05-08-4

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Sushi rice, emailed Operator written plan. **Warning**

03F-10-5

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

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Plastic containers of ginger and soy sauce in walk in cooler. Containers raised above 6 inches off floor and properly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08B-47-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kevin's Sushi & Thai last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kevin's Sushi & Thai on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kevin's Sushi & Thai?

Across the inspection record, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kevin's Sushi & Thai.

How does Kevin's Sushi & Thai compare to other restaurants in Deerfield Beach?

Kevin's Sushi & Thai most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Deerfield Beach average of 83.

Has Kevin's Sushi & Thai's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Kevin's Sushi & Thai have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kevin's Sushi & Thai 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 Kevin's Sushi & Thai inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kevin's Sushi & Thai is inspected around three times per year on average.

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