THAI SUSHI EXPRESS
1630 SE 3 CT, Deerfield Beach FL 33441 · 954-421-2421
Last inspected Feb 2, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections within 32 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/25. Operator renewed during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 2, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/25. Operator renewed during inspection.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged yellowfin 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.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Anan Niyompruk, expired 5/7/25
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 four employees working with food or food utensils while no current certified manager present.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling tiles at Sushi prep area and ceiling in kitchen soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed several pieces of cheese cloth hanging on electrical conduit near water heater in kitchen.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged yellowfin 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.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons in Utensil water 112F, in crock pot next to rice warmer in kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on food prep table opposite cook line. Operator placed in sanitizer solution.
Aug 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed package of raw pork stored directly on top of container of cooked shrimp in single door reach in cooler opposite cookline in kitchen. Operator reorganized.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tofu (house foods brand) (45F) in container at front sushi counter under no temperature control. Not prepared or portioned today. Operator placed on counter less than one hour ago. Operator placed container in ice to rapid chill to 41 or below.
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. No time mark observed on JB rolls made with sushi rice held using time as a public health control and stored in two door reach in cooler at sushi prep. Operator time marked 11a to 3pm.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of Listerine stored on shelf above clean plates on storage rack at front counter hallway.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal bowl with no handle stored inside rice warmer in direct contact with rice in kitchen.
Ceiling and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen and prep area.
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Observed torn door gasket at two door atosta reach in cooler at sushi prep. 2. Observed torn door gasket at Victory two door reach in cooler at sushi prep.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cookline equipment in kitchen.
Light shield for lights in food preparation and warewashing area missing end caps.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cookline in kitchen. 2. Chest freezer door gaskets at both Frigidaire chest freezers in kitchen. 3. Victory two door reach in cooler at sushi prep, door gaskets.
Tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. 1. Observed door gasket repaired with tape at single door migali reach in cooler in kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. 1. Observed on wall above back exit door.
Mar 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 1. Observed employee finding a wiping cloth at the hand sink at the front counter. 2. Observed frozen fish in container thawing under running water in the hand sink basin at hand sink at the front counter. Operator removed.
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn door gasket on single door reach in freezer next to sushi prep at front counter. 2. Broken handle on single door reach in cooler in kitchen.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Utensil water 76F within use scoop stored next to rice warmer in kitchen. Operator removed.
Light shield for lights in food preparation, kitchen, and warewashing area missing end caps.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cookline in kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed wrapped salmon in container, still frozen, thawing at room temperature on bucket under hand sink at front counter. Operator placed in refrigeration.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board in sushi prep area.
Oct 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance on both ceiling vents in front of triple sink in kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Broken handle repair with tape on single door Migali reach in cooler in kitchen. 2. Torn gasket repaired with tape on single door Migali reach in cooler in kitchen. 3. Torn door gasket on two door reach in cooler at sushi prep station. 4. Torn door gasket at reach in freezer next to cookline in kitchen.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in front of and around cookline in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic buckets of soy sauce stored on floor in warewash area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cookline in the kitchen. 2. Door gaskets at two door reach in cooler at sushi prep. 3. Door gasket on reach in freezer at cookline in kitchen.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on containers stored clean on clean utensils shelf above triple sink.
Water draining onto floor surface. 1, Water dripping on to floor from hood at cookline in kitchen. 2. Water dripping on floor from vent at triple sink in kitchen.
May 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Using paper towels to wrap the fish, like salmon and wahoo
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Chef removed the thank you bags from food
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchens. Chef refilled paper towels
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach incoolers
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash signs at hand wash sinks in kitchen and sushi stations.
Oct 11, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Half and half 45, cooked chicken 45, raw chicken 45,brown rice 45, dumplings 45, sprouts 45.
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.
Oct 9, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw chicken over cooked chicken in triple door reach in cooler. Operator moved.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Half and half 45°, cooked chicken 45°, raw chicken 45°,brown rice 45°, dumplings 45°, sprouts 45°.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled, degreaser. Operator labled.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Rinse and wash not set up.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit, in triple door cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses, on prep table. Operator removed.
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