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SUAN THAI & JAPANESE RESTAURANT

290 N FEDERAL HWY · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33301

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 16, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3474837
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8785834
DBPR license1620512

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#13High Priority14-86-1

High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towel liner in containers with masego, cut scallions, cut jalapeno peppers on food prep table in sushi prep. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#14High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked Spring roll 77F, placed on counter under no temperature control in kitchen. Rolls cooked less than one hour ago per operator. Operator placed in reach in cooler to quick chill to 41F or below. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 1

#15Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 1. Observed bucket of noodles in water and bucket of pork thawing in hand sink basin next to triple sink in ware wash area. Operator removed. 2. Employee observed filling sanitizer bucket with water at front counter hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 12

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen and dry storage area. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic24-06-4

Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty container, cleaned knives in container on shelf opposite cook line in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1. Observed approximately six dead roaches inside light shields in kitchen and prep area. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn door gasket on doors at both two door reach in coolers at sushi prep. 2. Torn door gasket at three door reach in cooler opposite cook line in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missing in warewash area. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front counter and sushi prep area. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Door gasket on reach in chest freezer at front counter. 2. Door gasket on reach in chest freezer in storage area. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen raw pork thawing in bucket of standing water in hand sink basin in ware wash area. Operator moved to food prep sink and placed under cold running water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. 1. Behind cook line equipment in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop sink. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on food prep tables and at hand sink at front counter. Operator placed in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:57 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.