Sushi Song

1491 N Palm Ave, Pembroke Pines, FL 33026
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Sushi Song appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 10, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “food stored on floor” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.

Sushi Song's latest score of 100 sits above the Pembroke Pines average of 79. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser next to ice machine not dispensing paper towels **Warning**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit present **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any 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-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. **Warning**
16-13-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. **Warning**
40-06-5
67
Dec 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed chef touch detergent bottle while engaging in food preparation without changing gloves. After brief education, employee then changed her gloves and wash hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-09-4
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 raw chicken stored over raw goat meat in Frigidaire freezer. **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef stored in container with raw chicken at refrigerator. **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed handwashing sink at front line blocked with rolling food cart. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wiring cloths stored inside hand wash sink. Operator removed cloths sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at 12:45 p.m., no date marked on cooked pork stored in refrigerator. Per operator, pork cooked yesterday morning. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser at dishwashing area. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed cases with takeout containers stored on dry storage floor. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed bag with oregano stored of storage floor. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
33
Sep 18, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cook line.
31B-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
78
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on eel sauce stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, sauce made on 02/08/2025 **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. -Observed light in cook line area with no shield.
38-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with cooking oil and bag with rice stored on dry storage floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
74
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Observed employee drinking water stored on top shelf in walk in cooler not identified or segregated.
08B-49-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with sauces stored on dry storage floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with precooked crab meat stored in reach in freezer.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
82
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
61
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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 raw chicken stored over raw fish in Frigidaire freezer.
08A-17-6
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In-use rice scoop in standing water at 81F.
10-05-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Several in-use tongs stored on oven door. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
67
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
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 at 5:30 p.m, no time mark on sushi rice held using time as a public health control. Per operator, rice was cooked at 4.40 p.m. operator correctly time marked rice.
03F-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -Observed hotel and restaurant license expired on 12/01/2022 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup on can opener blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date mark on various sauces stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, sauces was made on 06/25/2023.
02C-02-5
Basic - Box containing roll/sheets of aluminum foil/plastic wrap/parchment paper/deli tissues has old food debris/soil residue inside. -Observed old food residue inside box containing plastic wrap. Operator clean **Corrected On-Site**
25-25-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with sauces stored on dry storage floor. -Observed containers and cases with food items stored on walk-in cooler floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -Observed several pairs of tongs hanging of stove doors. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sushi Song last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sushi Song on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sushi Song?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Sushi Song.

How does Sushi Song compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?

Sushi Song most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Pembroke Pines average of 79.

Has Sushi Song's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sushi Song have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sushi Song 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 Sushi Song inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sushi Song is inspected around three times per year on average.