TEE JAY THAI SUSHI
2254 WILTON DR, Wilton Manors FL 33305 · 786.253.6677
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 15 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 40 rodent droppings in the dry storage area on the floor, approximately 10 on boxes of single service items and approximately 20 on the outside of large plastic containers of rice.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026043967 | Jun 17, 2026 | Jul 7, 2026 | $400 |
| 2--2023026967 | Apr 13, 2023 | May 30, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
15 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in walk in cooler, Red curry dated 8/2/26 (18 days) operator discarded.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Observed zero (0) ppm chlorine. Operator states was mot checked before the start of shift.
Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the sanitizer. Observed 0 ppm chlorine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed leaking take out bowl in bulk brown rice used for dispensing. Operator removed.
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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 sushi station cooks removing tuna, escolar, and yellow fin from freezer without following printed guidelines to remove immediately from reduced oxygen packaging. Manager and sushi cooks coached on why this is a violation.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed 0 ppm chlorine.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed line cook eating on the hot line.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed line cook with no hair restraint. He later found his hat.
Ice buildup in walk-in cooler. Observed leaking take significant ice buildup on fan to walk-in cooler.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons in sushi station in standing room temperature (80°) water. Operator removed and replaced with clean spoons, stored dry.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in server area cold holding unit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like build up in service station sink area.
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed leaking from dish machine in 3 places.
Jun 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink with several utensils in it. Operator removed items from handwashing sink.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Jun 18, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 17, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 11 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority1 Intermediate6 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 raw steak not in its commercial packaging stored over ready to eat spring rolls and raw masago stored over ready to eat berries in the walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak stored over ready to eat sauce in the walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 40 rodent droppings in the dry storage area on the floor, approximately 10 on boxes of single service items and approximately 20 on the outside of large plastic containers of rice.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed medicine stored over ready to eat sauces and garlic in the storage area in the kitchen. Operator stored properly.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chemicals in the dishwashing area. As per operator, chemical is degreaser. Operator properly labeled.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in the dry storage area and in the kitchen.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee pizza stored over spices near the kitchen on the storage shelf.
Food stored on floor. Observed several food items stored in the floor in the walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
Hole in wall in the dry storage area where rodent droppings were found.
Objectionable odor in dry storage area where rodent droppings were found.
Vents soiled with accumulated dust in the seating area. Ceiling tiles in the kitchen soiled with mold-like growth.
Oct 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed dumplings (45F) on cook line flip top cooler overstocked. Operator states, less than 2 hours. Operator removed overstocking, now 39 F.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed take out bowl, no handle in bulk rice bin. Operator removed.
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in dry storage room.
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 reduced oxygen packaged tuna, white tuna, both removed 2 hours prior from freezer, still mostly frozen, still in vacuum packaging. Operator thoroughly advised of changes for 2026.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed walk in floor under shelves, kitchen floor under racks. Operator able to partially clean during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed stainless walls, countertops at expo with build up.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in dry storage room.
Jul 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed sushi display coolers at 47F. Operator will ice products and call for repair.
Plumbing system in disrepair. No hot water at cook line hand washing sink.
Jul 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed sushi display coolers at 47F. Operator will ice products and call for repair.
Plumbing system in disrepair. No hot water at cook line hand washing sink.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed above cook line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in walk in cooler next to freezer door.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at sushi station.
Mar 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Sushi rice only item required.
Mar 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink between dish room, cook line, and sushi station. Operator provided.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed A/C return vent in dining area with accumulation of dust.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed zero (0) ppm chlorine. Supply empty. Operator replaced with full container. Tested 100 ppm.
Feb 28, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bags of frozen shrimp in kitchen hand sink.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Sushi rice only item required.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler (Red Curry sauce,Panang sauce, chicken satay, etc.) operator states, prepared 24-36 hours prior no date marks.
Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Observed buildup of carbon and mold like debris in 3 compartment sink.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed crumbs and debris under tables in the dining room.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed mold like buildup under all kitchen equipment and tables.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed seafood (tilapia, shrimp, scallops, shredded crab meat, etc) being thawed at room temperature. All items still partially frozen and returned to 41F refrigeration to complete thawing.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed mold like buildup on wall in kitchen by hand washing sink.
Dec 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. 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 opening manager Suwandee Siwarak, unable to provide CFM Certificate.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in any cold holding units.
Oct 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. 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 opening manager Suwandee Siwarak, unable to provide CFM Certificate.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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/
No soap provided at handwash sink by cook line. Operator refilled.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed yellow liquid for cleaning tables with no label.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment on cook line.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in any cold holding units.
Old labels stuck to multiple food containers on clean shelf in dish room after cleaning.
Stored food not covered. Observed: 1. Rice bin, dry storage no cover. 2. Sliced mushrooms from prior day in walk in cooler, no cover. Operator covered all.
Apr 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink by 3 compartment sink blocked with bucket. Operator removed.
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/ Observed 7 employees present with no Certified Food Manager.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located by 3 compartment sink. Operator provided.
No soap provided at handwash sink located by 3 compartment sink. Operator provided.
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 operator taking minced tuna and tilapia from freezer, placing in reach in cooler to start thawing without removing from reduced oxygen packaging. Operator corrected by puncturing package before thawing began.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 3 male employees in the kitchen with no hair restraints. Employees located they're misplaced hats and wore them.
Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Observed: 1. Five (5) cases of raw chicken (41°F) stored directly on the floor next to prep station. Operator placed on shelf in walk-in cooler. 2. Cases of food stored directly on the floor in walk in freezer. Operator placed on rack.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives in server station kept between counter and the wall. Operator removed, cleaned, sanitized, and stored properly.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoon held at Sushi station, stored in room temperature (78°F) water. Operator removed, cleaned, sanitized, and stored dry.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like buildup in server station hand washing sink.
Jan 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sing at sushi station blocked.
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/
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple containers in the walk-in cooler with no date marks. Per operator, more than 24 hrs old.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 2023 license displayed.
Food stored on floor. Observed: 1. Beef in bus tub stored on kitchen floor. 2. Chicken in bus tub stored on kitchen floor. 3. Cooked noodles stored in bucket on kitchen floor. 4. Buckets of ginger stored on kitchen floor. 5. Plastic drink bottles stored on rear stairway floor. Operator relocated all to shelves.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of mold like substance at: 1: Hand washing sink in kitchen. 2. Cover for ice bin in wait station. 3. Around sink area in wait station. 4. Door handles on cook line with food buildup.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go boxs stored on rear stairway floor.
Aug 22, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over ready to eat vegetables in sushi area low boy units. Cookline - Raw beef stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat cabbage in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Operator stored all items properly.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in brown rice. Operator removed.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Back storage room.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above cookline prep area.
Food stored on floor. 2 bins of raw beef stored on floor of walk in freezer. Operator stored properly.
Hard plastic used to line food-contact shelves with glassware, visibly soiled - expo area.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Cookline shelf by back door.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Seafood items thawing at room temperature. Reviewed proper thawing and operator moved items to walk in.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Cookline - Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 10ppm). Operator added sanitizer. Chlorine 100ppm.
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