Zabb Thai & Sushi
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
90
Score
Zabb Thai & Sushi appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2023. On Feb 25, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around eight violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited five times.
The city-wide average for Davie sits at 79, putting Zabb Thai & Sushi on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed a consumer advisory on the menu but none of the menu items that contain raw or undercooked animal foods. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: Same. **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
90
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 7 small flying insects by the dishwasher landing in dirty/clean dishes and the walls. Observed approximately 3 small flying insects in the dry storage area landing on sealed packaging for food. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dishwasher cleaning dishes but not using chemical sanitizer, just washing and rinsing. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of raid stored over sesame oil and tapioca pearls near the three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shrimp not in its commercial packaging stored over ready to eat French fries in the walk in freezer. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink at the sushi area. Operator removed drain line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31A-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with an accumulation of slime. Operator cleaned the can opener. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a dishwashing rack blocking the handwashing sink near the three compartment sink. Operator removed dishwashing rack. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in the sushi area used to clean dishes. Operator removed dishes from the handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed a consumer advisory on the menu but none of the menu items that contain raw or undercooked animal foods. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle by the three compartment sink. As per operator, chemical is degreaser. Operator labeled properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-17-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in the walk in freezer. Operator removed cardboard. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
06-09-1
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor is soiled in several locations including in the cracks in the floor. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several floor tiles damaged by three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed rice noodles in water stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a container of rice with a scoop handle in direct contact with the rice. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave in the sushi area with an accumulation of food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-08-4
17
Nov 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged yellow fin tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator discarded. See stop sale.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw steak stored over ready to eat smoked salmon and ice cream in the large single door freezer in the kitchen by the dishwashing machine. The steak and smoked salmon are not in their commercial packaging. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink near the sushi area with a drain from the ice machine draining into the hand washing sink. Operator removed drain. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dump ice into the front handwashing sink. Operator removed ice, cleaned and sanitized handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed an unlabeled spray bottle in the kitchen. As per operator chemical is degreaser. Operator properly labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave with accumulation of food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several broken tiles in the kitchen by the dishwashing machine.
36-17-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged yellow fin tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator discarded. See stop sale.
06-09-1
47
Jun 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food stored in ice used for drinks. Sliced lemons and limes in a 1/6 pan stored in the soda dispenser ice. See stop sale.
01B-13-4
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. The hose was pinched. The hose was freed of the bucket. The solution was corrected to 100ppmChlorine **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Sliced lemons and limes in a 1/6 pan stored in the soda dispenser ice. See stop sale.
08B-56-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At the wait station. The hot water was shut off. The water was turned back on. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the bucket of oyster sauce and curry, quart containers were stored inside and used to dispense the product. The containers were removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
55
Jan 13, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black substance buildup on cutting board. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of grease buildup on cooking equipment at cookline. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Dec 10, 2024
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. -Observed chlorine sanitizer solution exceeds 200 ppm. Operator correct solution to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked chicken cold held at 44F in reach in cooler. Per operator, chicken transfer from walk in cooler 2 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice pack on precooked chicken for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw beef and chicken stored over cooked chicken and cut lettuce in arctic air refrigerator. Operator removed raw chicken and beef to bottom shelves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over box with mangoes in walk in cooler. Operator relocate shell eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. -Observed chef crack raw shell eggs and then touch clean plates without washing hands. After brief education, chef then wash his hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-27-4
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. Sanitizer solution found at 00 ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black substance buildup on cutting board. **Warning**
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 sauces stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, sauces oozed on 12/08/2024. **Warning**
02C-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. Fish found in walk in cooler. Operator removed fish from packages. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. -Observed employees eating in kitchen areas. **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on kitchen floor. -Observed containers with food items stored on walk in cooler floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Observed interior of microwave soiled with accumulation of old food residue. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of grease buildup on cooking equipment at cookline. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed an uncovered container with cooked rice stored on kitchen floor next to exit door. Operator relocate rice to prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
22
Aug 26, 2024
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Test strips unusable.
16-33-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed buildup on can opener.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed only out of date and unusable test strips. Operator disposed of.
16-37-1
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment and door handles.
23-24-4
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 tuna, escolar, all starting to thaw less than two hours, operator removed from vacuum. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored under a stack of plates on sushi station. Operator removed, cleaned, sanitized and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons on cook line in 87F standing water. Operator removed cleaned, sanitized, and stored dry. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. O served grease build up by cook line walls.
36-27-5
58
May 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. On the cook line. The eggs were returned to the refrigerator **Corrected On-Site**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler #2, raw shrimp were stored over a bucket of cut bamboo shoots. The raw shrimp were moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Food debris buildup between equipment on the cook line.
36-10-4
70
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed dumplings and imitation crab meat cold held at 46F in flip top cooler. Per operator, both items transfer to unit 2.5 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice packs on items for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener blade. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on several in-use cutting boards.
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 marked on containers with soups stored in walk in cooler. Per operator soups were cooked on 04/10/2024.
02C-02-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed several uncovered containers with TCS foods stored in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed heavy accumulation of black mold like substance buildup inside ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on interior of walk in cooler walls and shelving. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on sugar and rice containers. -Observed heavy buildup of grease on cooking equipment at cookline.
23-03-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield missing at cookline.
38-01-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed accumulation on old food residue buildup on all reach in freezer and coolers doors.
23-24-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl used to dispense sugar and rice at dry storage.
14-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup inside of microwave in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on kitchen. -Observed cases with various food items stored on walk in freezer and cooler floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed several employees engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bags stored on food storage shelves.
40-06-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust buildup on AC vents and ceiling tiles throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of black substance buildup on walls and floor throughout kitchen.
36-27-5
37
May 18, 2023
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
95
May 17, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1)Observed cooked chicken wings (48°F - Cold Holding); seaweed wrapped rice (49°F - Cold Holding); fried chicken (49°F - Cold Holding); chicken tenders (45°F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at cook line. Per operator, foods stored in cooler over. Stop sale. 2) Observed cooked chicken (59°F - Cold Holding) in flip top cooler at cookline; chicken stored in container above fill line. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food stored in cooler for approximately 30 mins. Operator put food in cooler below to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken wings (48°F - Cold Holding); good boy roll (49°F - Cold Holding); fried chicken (49°F - Cold Holding); chicken tenders (45°F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at cook line. Per operator, foods stored in cooler over. Stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. **Warning**
22-12-5
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 Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Operator set up three compartment sink to wash, rinse, and sanitize dishware. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at sushi bar handwash sink. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at server station used to dump ice. Advised manager that sink is used only for washing hands. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in freezer unable to maintain foods frozen solid. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 1) Observed employee cell phone stored on shelf above flip top cooler on cook line. Employee removed. 2) Observed employee hat stored on top of sauce bottle at dry storage shelf in kitchen. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of food debris inside and outside microwave at cook line. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Observed employee towel drying dishware out of dish machine. Advised employee that dishware must be air dried after being sanitized. **Warning**
24-17-4
32
Jan 19, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
39
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zabb Thai & Sushi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zabb Thai & Sushi on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zabb Thai & Sushi?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Zabb Thai & Sushi.
How does Zabb Thai & Sushi compare to other restaurants in Davie?
Zabb Thai & Sushi most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Davie average of 79.
Has Zabb Thai & Sushi's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zabb Thai & Sushi have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Zabb Thai & Sushi 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 Zabb Thai & Sushi inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Zabb Thai & Sushi is inspected around four times per year on average.
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