Khob Khun Thai Sushi

13600 Us Hwy 1 Ste 3, Sebastian, FL 32958
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
55
Score
Medium Risk

Khob Khun Thai Sushi appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2023. Khob Khun Thai Sushi was last inspected on Mar 10, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around 12 violations compared to roughly 15 violations earlier on.

Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged 10 times.

Compared to other Sebastian restaurants (averaging 76), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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. Oppm. Messed with line got to work. 50 ppm. Operator will still call ECO lab **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Carrots **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers not inverted **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Krab Rangoon reach in freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket make table Hood filters **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
55
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 12 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. Operator forgot to time mark. Still under 4 hours **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half and half opened yesterday **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Frying oil Onions **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets make table
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. 2 door short cooler server station
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Crab Rangoon reach in freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
47
May 30, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Ready to eat cabbage. Reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink in kitchen
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink in kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Frying oil **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket make table both **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Door handles bottom make table and glass door reach in cooler Gasket reach in coolers all Wall by triple sink. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers cook line **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
43
Mar 20, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
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. Sent operator copy **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Beef reach in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. 3 door reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Both make table reach in coolers gaskets Gaskets under counter reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Rice **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Under hood fan
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Sushi reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4
47
Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 14 minor violations.
View 17 violations
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. 0 ppm. Will call eco lab and sanitize in triple sink till dishwasher is fixed
22-41-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Reach in freezer
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food items in sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on make table **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Sushi prep guy **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets make table **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Frying oil **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Bottom reach in cooler #5 Outside rice container **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Sushi cooler **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp and chicken thawing at room temperature. Still frozen. Educated operator **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Educated operator **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
33
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef make table **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shrimp. 47f cold holding. Above chill line make table. Rapid chill in freezer Rechecked raw shrimp 41f cold holding **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. 400+. Corrected to 75ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Advertising red snapper but didn't have invoice. Took red snapper off special menu board just advertised snapper. Educated on keeping invoice at restaurant to prove red snapper **Corrected On-Site**
52-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop rice **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets make table **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets make table Hood filters Floor under fryers (grease) **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
32
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4-5 small flies Near dishwasher and hand sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Produce being stored in grocery bags in tall stainless cooler/freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
14-31-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy whipping cream in server station cooler without date mark - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
02C-03-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 1.Hood filters soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 2. Exterior microwave dirty **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice bin - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on cooler door - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in stainless freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At servers area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
52
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4-5 small flies Near dishwasher and hand sink. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Produce being stored in grocery bags in tall stainless cooler/freezer.
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter found at 64F sitting out. Advised operator to put on time plan.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy whipping cream in server station cooler without date mark
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Butter not on plan. Advised operator to add.
03F-10-5
Basic - 1.Hood filters soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 2. Exterior microwave dirty **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice bin
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above stainless steel refrigeration.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on cooler door
14-11-5
Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Packages of raw meat in buckets thawing and no longer frozen. Educated operator and meat was place in coolers. **Corrected On-Site**
06-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in stainless freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils found in 132F water. Operator added hot water. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At servers area. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
29
Jun 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris and soiled residue. Cutting boards. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-15: One cutting board new one still old and soiled **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-15: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-15: **Time Extended**
16-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Heavily soiled hoods. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-15: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 18 violations
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. 0 ppm chlorine. Machine tested 4 times. 3 compartment sink will be set up after manager finishes orders. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 4/1/2023. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over ready to eat to tofu. Moved to properly store. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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. Provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris and soiled residue. Cutting boards. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in kitchen is full of bottles and containers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided form. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap or paper towels provided at handwash sink. At kitchen and sushi bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided to manager. Old plan is off site. **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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Buildup of soiled debris in kitchen light fixtures. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on kitchen floor. Moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Heavily soiled hoods. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple cloths on cutting boards. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**
16-23-4
21
Jan 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Khob Khun Thai Sushi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Khob Khun Thai Sushi on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Khob Khun Thai Sushi?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Khob Khun Thai Sushi.

How does Khob Khun Thai Sushi compare to other restaurants in Sebastian?

Khob Khun Thai Sushi most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Sebastian average of 76.

Has Khob Khun Thai Sushi's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Khob Khun Thai Sushi have averaged around 12 violations per visit, down from roughly 15 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Khob Khun Thai 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 Khob Khun Thai Sushi inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Khob Khun Thai Sushi is inspected around four times per year on average.