Rens Sushi Japanese and Thai Cusine
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
58
Score
Across the available record, Rens Sushi Japanese and Thai Cusine has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 26, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly 11 violations before.
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 77, which Rens Sushi Japanese and Thai Cusine's 58 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
58
Nov 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
43
Jun 27, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler in kitchen - baby corn (46F - Cold Holding); beef (47F - Cold Holding); shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); chicken (47F - Cold Holding) as per operator items led out of temperature for approximately 3 hours. Items not portioned or prepared today. Employee stored items in lower portioned of cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-27: Observed at flip top cooler in kitchen - shrimp tempura (46F - Cold Holding) as per operator item not portioned or prepared today. item held out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator discarded at will. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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 black combo refrigerator/freezer in kitchen - Raw chicken skewers (not commercially packaged) stored over cooked green beans (not commercially packaged) operator stored correctly. Observed at chest freezer next to dry goods room - Raw fish (not commercially packaged) stored over ice cream bucket. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-27: Observed at chest freezer next to dry goods room - Raw fish (not commercially packaged) stored over ice cream bucket. **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Multiple items not identified as raw on any of the menus. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-27: Same **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
67
Jun 26, 2025
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed at black combo refrigerator/freezer in kitchen - Raw chicken skewers (not commercially packaged) stored over cooked green beans (not commercially packaged) operator stored correctly. Observed at chest freezer next to dry goods room - Raw fish (not commercially packaged) stored over ice cream bucket. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at walk in cooler - Raw eggs stored directly over rice noodles. Operator stored items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Observed at sushi bar - pot of rice not discarded after 4 hours. As per operator items held for approximately 4.5 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler in kitchen - baby corn (46F - Cold Holding); beef (47F - Cold Holding); shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); chicken (47F - Cold Holding) as per operator items led out of temperature for approximately 3 hours. Items not portioned or prepared today. Employee stored items in lower portioned of cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Observed at sushi bar - pot of rice not discarded after 4 hours. As per operator items held for approximately 4.5 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
03F-01-5
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. See stop sale. Observed at sushi bar - pot of rice without time mark. **Warning**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at handwashing sink next to triple sink - large trash can blocking access to handwashing sink. Operator removed item **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in kitchen - handwashing sink used for dumping, sink full of trash and food particles. Employee cleaned and sanitized sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Multiple items not identified as raw on any of the menus. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at sink in bar. Observed at sink next to dishwasher. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory on any menu. Provided operator with consumer advisory. **Warning**
02B-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at flip top cooler in beverage room. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine next to triple sink. Employee cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tanks not secured next to ice machine in kitchen. Operator secured tanks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks stored on microwave additionally observed personal drinks stored on prepping table in kitchen. Operator removed and stored items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone stored on prepping top in kitchen - operator stored correctly. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed container of plantain leaves stored next to handwashing sink in kitchen. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at dry goods room - bucket of soy stored directly on the floor. Additionally container of pink stored directly on the floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 3 knives stored between reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single use containers stored directly on the floor. **Warning**
25-05-4
14
Apr 2, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 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. -Observed chlorine sanitizer at 00 ppm. Operator replace sanitizer. Final test at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw fish stored over sauce in walk in cooler. Operator fish removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed fish and shrimp cold held at 46F in front line cooler. Per operator, both items transfer to unit 1 hour prior to the inspection. Operator transfer both items to another unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed handwashing sink block with garbage container in kitchen. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator replenished **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Observed employee hard boiled egg stored on top shelf in glass door refrigerator no segregated and identified from restaurant foods. Operator discarded at will. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed. -Observed various food items stored on dry storage floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor in sushi bar.
21-38-4
45
May 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On the cookline, rice (55F - Cold Holding). The rice was set out to be used for fried rice when ordered. The rice was out of refrigerator for less than 1 hour. The rice was returned to the refrigerator to chill and cold hold. **Corrective Action Taken**
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/
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the triple sink. The operator replaced the paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
70
Feb 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw tuna stored above unwashed onions in walk-in cooler. Operator reversed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. #1: Raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat vegetables in reach-in at cookline. Operator reversed. #2: Raw salmon stored above ready-to-eat krab salad at sushi reach-in cooler. Operator reversed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun soiled. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing degreaser not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rens Sushi Japanese and Thai Cusine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rens Sushi Japanese and Thai Cusine on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rens Sushi Japanese and Thai Cusine?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Rens Sushi Japanese and Thai Cusine.
How does Rens Sushi Japanese and Thai Cusine compare to other restaurants in Plantation?
Rens Sushi Japanese and Thai Cusine most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Plantation average of 77.
Has Rens Sushi Japanese and Thai Cusine's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Rens Sushi Japanese and Thai Cusine have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Rens Sushi Japanese and Thai Cusine 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 Rens Sushi Japanese and Thai Cusine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rens Sushi Japanese and Thai Cusine is inspected around two times per year on average.
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