Tokyo Sushi

1499 Se 17 St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316-1719
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Sep 12, 2025
52
Score
High Risk

Across the available record, Tokyo Sushi has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent visit was on Sep 12, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.

Restaurants in Fort Lauderdale average 80, so Tokyo Sushi trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) at sushi bar. Employee remade and corrected to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
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. Observed no time marking on sushi rice at front counter. Per operator time for rice started approximately two hours prior to inspection. Operator put time mark on food. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shrimp stored above onions inside walk in cooler. Employee properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food dumped in hand wash sink at sushi bar.
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraints on two employees working at sushi bar.
13-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board at sushi bar. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
52
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
70
Oct 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed at reach in freezer - raw portioned chicken (not commercially packaged) stored above raw fish. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in cooler in kitchen - tuna (46F - Cold Holding). As per operator item held out of temperature for over 8 hours - operator discarded at will. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in cooler in kitchen - tuna (46F - Cold Holding). As per operator item held out of temperature for over 8 hours - operator discarded at will. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed package of tuna thawing in cooler in kitchen - tuna thawed in reduced oxygen package (46F Cold Holding) see stop sale. Operator discarded at will.
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at walk in cooler - plastic bucket of sushi ginger stored directly on floor. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
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 table in kitchen. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink stored on top of prepping table in kitchen. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
52
Jun 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink at sushi bar. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
90
May 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: Observed same. **Admin Complaint**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: Observed same. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
82
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
35
Jun 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
67
May 12, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tokyo Sushi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tokyo Sushi on file is from Sep 12, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does Tokyo Sushi compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Tokyo Sushi most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Tokyo Sushi's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Tokyo 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 Tokyo Sushi inspected?

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