U SUSHI JAPANESE AND THAI
610 N UNIVERSITY DR, Pembroke Pines FL 33024 · 954-885-2088
Last inspected Sep 23, 2025 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1) 2 live roaches on piece of plywood behind white chest freezer opposite walk in cooler door in back prep area 2) 2 live roaches on floor under white chest freezer opposite walk in cooler door in back prep area 2) 1 live roach on drain line from hand sink going behind upright reach in freezers in back prep area Manager killed, removed, and cleaned all areas.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025053099 | Jul 16, 2025 | Aug 12, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Sep 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
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.
Sep 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. After several attempts and priming, dish machine reading 0ppm chlorine.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler, non commercially wrapped raw beef and raw chicken stored in same ice cooler without proper separation. Manager moved chicken to separate container.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like buildup along baffle in ice machine bin.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Sanitizer pump operating correctly during cycle. No sanitizer pumping through lines.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee covered beverage container between front counter hand sink and fliptop unit. Employee removed container from counter.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior top of microwave has food debris buildup.
Jul 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Multiple sauce buckets on floor in back prep area.
Jul 15, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 13 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 Intermediate8 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. In sushi case and sushi cooler, standard white paper towels and brown paper towels used to line plates with raw and cooked foods. Employee began to remove paper towels and replace with wax paper.
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 upright white reach in freezer in prep area, portioned bags of raw chicken above container of raw steak skewers. Neither commercially packaged. Manager rearranged for proper separation.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1) 2 live roaches on piece of plywood behind white chest freezer opposite walk in cooler door in back prep area 2) 2 live roaches on floor under white chest freezer opposite walk in cooler door in back prep area 2) 1 live roach on drain line from hand sink going behind upright reach in freezers in back prep area Manager killed, removed, and cleaned all areas.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On front counter by tea station under no temperature control, boba pearls (68F - Cold Holding). Per manager not prepared today and out of cooler from 11:30am. Manager moved boba to reach in cooler to rechill.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Sushi case drain line empties into sushi counter hand sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container in bulk rice. Manager removed.
Dead roaches on premises. 1) Approximately 12 dead roaches on floor behind / around white chest freezer opposite walk in cooler door in back prep area 2) 3 dead roaches along top of coving tiles behind bulk rice containers in back prep area 3) 2 dead roaches along top edge of wall section behind upright chest freezers in back prep area 4) 2 dead roaches on leveling board under dish machine Employee and manager removed and cleaned all areas.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. 1) Floor area around fryers at cookline have buildup of food debris. 2) Floor area along wall under and to the left of dish machine has food debris buildup.
Food stored on floor. Multiple sauce buckets on floor in back prep area.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in contact with brown rice in bulk container. Manager removed scoop and stored properly.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop for boba pearls in container of standing water at front counter. Manager dumped water and moved scoop to empty container.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At sushi counter hand sink. Sign printed and posted.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic container of powdered coffee creamer beside tea station not labeled.
Mar 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Multiple buckets of food items on floor in back prep kitchen area.
Feb 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
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.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu does not have raw items marked.
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Multiple buckets of food items on floor in back prep kitchen area.
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.
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.
Oct 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One #10 can of bamboo shoots with creased edge and metal.
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.
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.
Mar 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Raw fish stored over cheese Rangoon inside Frigidaire freezer in kitchen. Operator moved cheese Rangoon and stored correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line; fresh garlic in oil 65F room temperature held less than 4 hours ago in cook line under no temperature control for food safety. Per manager intentions are to be cold held, Operator placed fresh garlic in oil inside reach in cooler to quick chill. Foods not prepared or portioned today.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment using Time as a public health control for sushi rice in sushi station, sushi rice made less than 4 hours ago, No without written procedures available. Printed TPHC form and provided to manager.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Men restroom, operator closed
Equipment in poor repair. Trays for dishes that goes into dish washer peeling off in ware washing area.
Kenmore Reach-in bottom shelf with rust that has pitted the surface in storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters soiled with dust / grease in cook line. 2. The side of flour tray is heavily soiled on cook-line next to fryer.
Sep 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance on ice machine reflector inside ice machine, operator removed reflector, washed, rinsed and sanitized during inspection.
Bucket of ginger stored on floor next to sushi prep line on front counter. Operator elevated.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed under cooking equipments in cook line.
Kenmore Reach-in bottom shelf with rust that has pitted the surface in storage area. Operator covered with tin foil.
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.
Stored crab Rangoon and noodles not covered in chest freezer by entrance to the back area in kitchen. Operator covered
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