U Sushi Japanese and Thai
Last inspected: Sep 23, 2025
90
Score
Inspectors have visited U Sushi Japanese and Thai 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Sep 23, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
“Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
U Sushi Japanese and Thai's latest score of 90 sits above the Pembroke Pines average of 79. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In Max Cold reach in freezer by ice machine, containers of soup and portioned bags of poked chicken missing date marked when made. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
90
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
55
Jul 16, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple sauce buckets on floor in back prep area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
95
Jul 15, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
33
Mar 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple buckets of food items on floor in back prep kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
95
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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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. In Max Cold 2 door freezer in back kitchen, bag of raw prepped chicken on top of bag of raw prepped beef. Neither commercially wrapped. Manager rearranged bags to properly separate. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In Max Cold reach in freezer by ice machine, house made rangoons and dumplings in standard printed plastic bags. Advised manager to switch to zip lock or clear food grade bags as soon as possible. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No printed or posted consumer advisory in establishment. Advisory printed and posted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu does not have raw items marked. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple buckets of food items on floor in back prep kitchen area. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Soiled wet wiping cloth upon cutting board at sushi station. Employee removed cloth. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 1) Spray bottle of oil at sushi station not labeled. Employee labeled. 2) Containers of salt, sugar, and msg on cooking cart not labeled. Employee marked each. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
50
Oct 21, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One #10 can of bamboo shoots with creased edge and metal.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in chest freezer by entrance to kitchen, container of raw coconut shrimp on top of container of portioned rice. Manager moved shrimp to seafood freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Threaded faucet with attached hose at mop sink missing vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
64
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
55
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Krab rangoon stored in thank you bag in chest freezer by the entrance to the back area. Operator removed and placed krab Rangoon in an approved food grade bag. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon skin on top container with sliced cucumbers in reach in cooler under flip top at front counter. Operator moved raw fish and stored correctly on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook-line next to fryer ; cooked shrimp (82°F - Hot Holding) foods made less than 4 hours ago under no temperature control for food safety , operator decided he will cold hold the food instead of hot holding. Operator moved to reach in cooler to quick chill. Suggested using TPHC. Printed form and provided to manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer solution in bucket above 200ppm chlorine at front counter. Operator remade sanitizer solution to 100 ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment using Time for sushi rice in sushi station made less than 4 hours ago without written procedures. Provided TPHC form to manager.
03F-10-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. The side of flour tray is heavily soiled on cook-line next to fryer. 2. Hood filters soiled with dust in cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored crab Rangoon and noodles not covered in chest freezer by entrance to the back area in kitchen. Operator covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance on ice machine reflector inside ice machine, operator removed reflector , washed , rinsed and sanitized during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Bucket of ginger stored on floor next to sushi prep line on front counter. Operator elevated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed under cooking equipments in cook line.
36-01-4
Basic - Kenmore Reach-in bottom shelf with rust that has pitted the surface in storage area. Operator covered with tin foil. **Corrected On-Site**
14-33-4
37
Oct 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was U Sushi Japanese and Thai last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at U Sushi Japanese and Thai on file is from Sep 23, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at U Sushi Japanese and Thai?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at U Sushi Japanese and Thai.
How does U Sushi Japanese and Thai compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?
U Sushi Japanese and Thai most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Pembroke Pines average of 79.
Has U Sushi Japanese and Thai's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at U Sushi Japanese and Thai have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at U Sushi Japanese and Thai 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 U Sushi Japanese and Thai inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, U Sushi Japanese and Thai is inspected around three times per year on average.
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