Thai Kitchen Cuisine & Sushi

1400 Village Square Blvd #14, Tallahassee, FL 32312

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026

Score

High Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Thai Kitchen Cuisine & Sushi stretching back to 2022. On Mar 11, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

Restaurants in Tallahassee average 88, so Thai Kitchen Cuisine & Sushi trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 11, 2026

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Properly stored during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

41-07-4

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Eggs over cabbage.

08A-04-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Towels provided **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Aug 21, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Noodles 50°F, Less than 4 hours per operator, Iced during inspection . **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Repeat Violation**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.

02C-02-5

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.

08B-49-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions.

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoops.

10-07-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Pots of curry.

08B-12-5

Apr 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Multiple items in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

02C-01-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Towels provided. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink removed. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Jul 3, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations.

View 4 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Apr 4, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Nov 16, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bean sprouts at 67°, noodles at 55°, less than 4 hours per operator , Iced during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Used bare hands to garnish plates with carrots and celery.

09-01-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bowl and sponge stored in sink.

31A-09-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall style broiler under hood soiled with grease.

36-27-5

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Cutting board stored in handsink.

24-07-4

Feb 7, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-07: **Time Extended**

36-68-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Bowls on cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-07: **Time Extended**

16-48-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. On cook line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-07: **Time Extended**

36-27-5

Oct 13, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Thai Kitchen Cuisine & Sushi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Thai Kitchen Cuisine & Sushi on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Thai Kitchen Cuisine & Sushi?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Thai Kitchen Cuisine & Sushi.

How does Thai Kitchen Cuisine & Sushi compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

Thai Kitchen Cuisine & Sushi most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Tallahassee average of 88.

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

No. Recent inspections at Thai Kitchen Cuisine & Sushi have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Thai Kitchen Cuisine & Sushi means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Thai Kitchen Cuisine & Sushi inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Thai Kitchen Cuisine & Sushi is inspected around two times per year on average.

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