HAPPY FISH SUSHI
15933 PINES BLVD, Pembroke Pines FL 33027
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 13 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed at kitchen area - 1 small flying insect landing on prepping table.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2021048594 | Sep 14, 2021 | Nov 8, 2021 | $200 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Aug 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. 1) flip top-; raw shell eggs (51F - Cold Holding) Per employee eggs held less than 4 hours, observed eggs stored on bowl above the rim line. Employee moved eggs out of temperature and stored inside walk in cooler for a quick chill.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee wearing gloves, washed a soiled container, then proceed to cook line to prepare customer order using same gloves. After manager instructed, employee discarded gloves, washed hands and put in new pair of gloves.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dishwasher area- Employee washing a plastic saucer inside sink. After manager instructed, employee removed container.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Sushi station-open cup of coffee and open bottle of water on counter, employee removed.
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Food stored on floor. Several boxes of frozen food inside walk in freezer floor.
Feb 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw 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. Observed inside walk in cooler. Per operator, food stored inside walk in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed spray bottle and charger plug block stored inside hand wash sink at cook line. Operator removed.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance inside ice machine at server station.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw 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. Observed inside walk in cooler. Per operator, food stored inside walk in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice paddles stored inside 68F standing water, at expo line. Operator dumped water.
Jan 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Two employees enter sushi station, wear gloves, without washing hands. After manager instructed, employees discarded gloves and washed hands.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sushi station- sink covered and used as a prep table.Employee removed cutting board.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing a black watch, after manager instructed, employee removed.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Sushi station- two wiping clots on top of cutting boards. Employee removed and placed on sanitizer bucket.
Sep 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Sushi rice, per employ time at 12:00, employee placed label.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sushi station-Prep board on top, employee removed.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Service area, employee removed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sushi rice spoon on water temperature 78F, employee removed from water, to wash and sanitize.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Expo station-employee removed.
Nov 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prepared or portioned today, Right side-sushi station-; escolar (51F - Cold Holding); salmon (50F - Cold Holding); tuna (48F - Cold Holding); octopus (51F - Cold Holding), observed door open, employee add ice for a quick chill.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sushi Station - hand wash sink covered with a cutting board, used as a prep table. Employee removed cutting board.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on top of cutting board, in sushi station. Employee removed.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Service area ice machine. Employee removed ice scoop.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Cook line, employee provided
Aug 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Sushi station- two gallons of ginger stored under hand wash sink in sushi area.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Devices stored above gallons of mayonnaise in dishwasher area
Utensils in poor condition. Drinking glasses with old stains due to being worn out. All drinking glasses from Bar area and service area..
Bathroom facility not clean. Men- soiled floor and dirty toilet in handicap bathroom-unpleasant smell.
Aug 21, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Sushi station-Employee working on sushi station, washed hands wearing gloves, then continue setting a customer plate, after instructed, employee discarded gloves, washed hands and put in new pair of gloves.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. -Can of Roach Away powder next to drink cooler in bar area. -two cans of Raid inside mop sink area.
Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom.Observe raw shrimps and raw shell eggs over ready to eat vegetables. Employee moved raw animal food to bottom compartments.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prep or portioned today. chumai (51F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (54F - Cold Holding); garlic butter (50F - Cold Holding); chicken cutlets (51F - Cold Holding), per employee food held less than 4 hours. Employee overdue food to walk in freezer for a quick chill.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Sushi station- employee washed hands in prep sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sushi station- hand wash sink covered with cutting board, being used as a prep table at the time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cook line - several pacific noodles inside sink, employee removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Two under shelves of prep table with substantial build up of rust. Both shelves used To hold sushi rice and to go containers
Food stored on floor. Sushi station- two gallons of ginger stored under hand wash sink in sushi area.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Service area- employee removed
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Plastic cup inside container of rice, employee removed.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Devices stored above gallons of mayonnaise in dishwasher area
Single-service articles improperly stored. Several boxes of to go containers stored on floor, dry goods storage area, in second floor.
Utensils in poor condition. Drinking glasses with old stains due to being worn out. All drinking glasses from Bar area and service area..
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 00ppm), employee made new solution, chlorine sanitizer at 100 ppm.
Aug 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Container of washed greens Kyle next to hand wash in sushi station, observed Kyle touching the soap dispenser, employee removed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bar area- Spray bottle contain in windex, manager placed label.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed drinking glasses not stored to air dry, leaving stains all over the glasses
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Above containers of mayo and dishwasher area.
Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Next to hand wash sink, dishwasher area. Manager provided
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Two wet cloths on prep tables in sushi station, employee removed and placed on sanitizer solution bucket
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 10ppm), manager made new solution, chlorine sanitizer at 50 ppm.
Jul 22, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed at walk in freezer - Cooked chicken stored under raw lobster- both items not commercially packaged. Additionally- Observed at reach in freezer - Ice cream stored under raw shrimp. Both items not commercially packaged. Operator removed and stored properly.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed at walk in cooler - Fish thawing / stored above unwashed vegetables
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 by dishwasher. 2 pots of rice with no time mark. As per operator items held without time stamp for approximately 1 hours. Operator provided time stamp for remaining 3 hours.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at store rack by walk in cooler - rice container.
Food stored on floor. Observed at walk in cooler - buckets of soy sauce stored directly on floor. Educated operator on proper storage standard.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed at cook line. Avocados no properly washed - evidenced stickers still on product. Educated operator on proper washing technique.
Jun 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed at kitchen area - 1 small flying insect landing on prepping table.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed at walk in freezer - Cooked chicken stored under raw lobster- both items not commercially packaged. Additionally- Observed at reach in freezer - Ice cream stored under raw shrimp. Both items not commercially packaged. Operator removed and stored properly.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed at walk in cooler - Fish thawing / stored above unwashed vegetables
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 at walk in freezer - Diced chicken stored over calamari. Both items not commercially packaged. Operator removed and stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at walk in cooler - Chicken 47F @2:10pm. As per operator item not portioned or prepared today. As per operator item held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour due to walk in cooler heavy traffic due to deliveries. Operator place in item in freezer for rapid chill. Recheck item 30 minutes later 39F @2:40pm
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 by dishwasher. 2 pots of rice with no time mark. As per operator items held without time stamp for approximately 1 hours. Operator provided time stamp for remaining 3 hours.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed managers certificate for Permpong S. Expired 3/31/2023.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at sushi bar handwashing station used for storage. Additionally handwashing station by cook line with utensils in it. Operator educated employees. Operator removed items
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at store rack by walk in cooler - rice container.
Food stored on floor. Observed at walk in cooler - buckets of soy sauce stored directly on floor. Educated operator on proper storage standard.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed at cook line. Avocados no properly washed - evidenced stickers still on product. Educated operator on proper washing technique.
Dec 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 3/31/2023
Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Menu stated white fish but type of fish is not listed. Establishment purchase wahoo or any other fish depending on vendors supply.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Service station, handle touching ice, employee removed
Oct 2, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster emailed to Operator
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 8 employees working on sushi bar and cook line, kitchen manager not certified. Juan Rivera
Jul 21, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee stepped out of sushi bar to bring dirty utensils to kitchen, came back, wear gloves without washing hands: after manager instructed, employee discarded gloves, washed hands and put in new pair of gloves.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster emailed to Operator
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 8 employees working on sushi bar and cook line, kitchen manager not certified. Juan Rivera
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Behind front counter, employee cleaned and sanitized
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.