WASABI THAI SUSHI
217 ORANGE AVE, Fort Pierce FL 34950
Last inspected Mar 2, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
JUL 24
AUG 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
2 Live, small flying insects found in the kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2016022944 | Mar 14, 2016 | Jul 28, 2016 | $400 |
| 4--2015051828 | Nov 18, 2015 | Mar 25, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
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. For white rice and raw shell eggs at sauce station. Employee corrected. Education provided.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket in kitchen sink. Employee removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee corrected.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Was shut off. Advised to keep on. Employee turned back on.
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 3 tanks.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on cooks line. Educated and removed.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. 2 ice creams in reach in freezer.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. One set on under hood system.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 93F. Education provided.
One Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. In beer storage area.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocado with sticker.
Sep 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee at sushi bar station washed hands in sink not designated as a hand washing sink. Manager educated.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket in sink at service station sink. Sink at bar had bar utensils inside of sink. Employee removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's/employee/customer and employee bathroom.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 3 tanks at bar.
Food stored on floor. Bulk raw beef and chicken in plastic buckets found on floor of walk in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar. Employee fixed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters and paper towel dispenser handle in kitchen has residue. Employee cleaned handle.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. 2 tier shelf holding plates blocking black door.
Feb 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 32 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority9 Intermediate17 Basic
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2 Live, small flying insects found in the kitchen.
Drill used for spindle to shred carrots
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Plastic wrap raw fish over open bag of French fries in the reach in freezer.
Raw chicken stored over or with unwashed edamame in the walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Fish bearing label to remove from packaging upon thawing
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut lettuce (60F - Cold Holding); green beans (59F - Cold Holding); dumplings (64F - Cold Holding) bottom of flip top cooler recommended to rapid chill. Ginger dressing 47F recommend to rapid chill. Half n half 48F Sushi bar wahoo (46F - Cold Holding);
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. 2 cartons of half n half no date.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sushi cook filled sanitizer bucket in hand sink
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/ 9 employees present. Showed up during inspection Thanasan Thepbandid 2-15-25
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. 5 employees that are less than 60 days.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Sushi bar
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Sushi rice
Soda gun nozzle at the bar soiled.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager threw away.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Fish area
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin. Server station
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowel used to scoop tempura.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Over single service items.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cook line
Employee eating while preparing food. Cook eating apple
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on cook line. Purses by single service items.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at the server station.
Fan cover soiled in the walk in cooler. Hood filters soiled with grease.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash. Rice cooker
Food stored on floor in the walk in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 99f
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Dish washing area hand sink
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cooked pasta thawing from freezer to air temperature 80F. Recommend to rapid chill.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm sushi bar
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Bar lounge dining area on the opposite side of sushi bar.
Aug 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink at kitchen, by ice machine. Informed Manager.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two tall tanks in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In main kitchen on preparation table, coffee.
Equipment in poor repair. Small reach in cooler on service line, not operating.
Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer, multiple food containers. Case of rice vinegar and fryer oil in dry storage.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall by back door to kitchen, left side of door.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink on cooks line. Hand sink in employee bathroom. Informed Manager. Provided signs.
Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall under dish machine.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cooks line and sushi bar.
Jul 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook not change gloves and not wash hands. Informed Manager.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sinks by ice machine had mats in it. Informed Manager.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at sink by ice machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two tanks in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Container of food in walk in cooler. Soy sauce and oil containers in dry storage.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Inside of oven.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Jan 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener in kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple pots of food in walk in cooler.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's restroom.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in cooler door is soiled and small reach in on service line.
Food stored on floor. Dry storage bread crumbs and bucket of soy sauce.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink in service area at sink in employee restrooms.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt. Floor at dry room for pans and utensils.
Stored food not covered. Sliced peppers in walk-in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth at cooks line.
Jul 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Nonfood-grade lubricant in use on food-contact surfaces. Commercial drill for use in construction industry used for spiraling carrots
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk in cooler. Raw chicken on a plate over cases of unwashed produce.operator moved
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Cracked raw egg shell in bucket of cooked noodles
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. Missing for newest hires. Last signature is from June 2022
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee and men's restroom
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup with no handle being used as a scoop for rice on cook line
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Compressed air tank not secured
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. On cook line beneath breading station
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents over ice machine in kitchen have heavy accumulation of dust
Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on the floor in kitchen near back door. Operator moved. Soda bibs and plastic water bottles stored on the floor behind bar.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Missing and broken hood vents over cook line
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on front of equipment. operator moved
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease dripping from front wall of hood system
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Salmon in bus tub thawing at room temperature behind sushi bar
Jul 24, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.