Coral Springs, Broward County

PHAT BOY SUSHI

2702 N UNIVERSITY DR, Coral Springs, FL 33065

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Jan 17, 2026
City
Coral Springs
County
Broward
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
16

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 17, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 16, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 10

35A-02-7

Detail 24308777

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found observed 1 live in ware washing area not touching or landing on anything. Warning

12A-09-4

Detail 24308784

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. After sushi chef prepares an order with gloves on, the sushi chef uses a used visibly soiled rag to clean their knife and cutting. After using the rag with the same gloves on, the sushi chef prepared another order with now soiled gloves. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24308785

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top (fryer); shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); tempura, fried (51F - Cold Holding). As per operator foods not portioned or prepared today, in unit less than 4hrs. Observed flip top kept open next to an active fryer, and foods inside containers above fill line. Operator placed bags of ice on flip top and closed for quick chill. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 24308783

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Grill; Fried rice (113F - Hot Holding). As per operator, food prepared less than 4hrs ago. Observed food left out under no temperature control. Operator started to reheat using stove Corrective Action Taken Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 24308776

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Next to stove; Chicken (85F @ 1300 to 85 @ 1346 - Heated Cooling since 1300). Observed chicken left out to cool on kitchen counter next to an in use grill. Food not allowed to cool appropriately. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 24308782

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small plastic container used to transfer food items to grill inside flip top. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

14-09-4

Detail 24308779

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Red cutting boards inside kitchen inside with black cutting marks. Warning

21-04-4

Detail 24308781

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Rags under cutting boards inside kitchen and at sushi bar Warning

21-12-4

Detail 24308780

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at sushi line, rags used to clean knives and cutting boards not placed in sanitizer bucket after use. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 24308778

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar not properly labeled Warning

Aug 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

03D-15-4

Detail 23961667

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Sushi cooler at 2:40pm raw salmon 45F ambient cooling for 2 hours to 48F at 3:33pm. At this rate proper cooling to 41F in four hours will not occur. Observed food covered cooling. Operator placed food in freezer to quick chill Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 23961664

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Containers and dishes stored in dish area hand sink. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 23961668

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior soiled with mold like substance. Operator began cleaning Corrective Action Taken

14-01-5

Detail 23961670

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Container used as scoop in temporal flakes container. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 23961672

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on top of prep table. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 23961666

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees working at cookline without hair restraint. Employee put on hair restraints Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 23961669

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in between flip top cooler and reach in freezer. Operator removed knife. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 23961665

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris. Operator began cleaning microwave Corrective Action Taken

21-10-4

Detail 23961671

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed at kitchen flip top,cooler. Operator discarded wiping cloth Corrected On-Site

Feb 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

03D-15-4

Detail 23546628

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At 3:20 pm raw salmon (47F) ambient cooling for two hours to 47F at 4:01pm. At this rate proper cooling to 41F in two hours will not occur. Observed food covered cooling. Operator placed food in freezer to quick chill Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 23546625

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wiping cloth stored in hand sink by hallway leading to dish area. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23546630

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at kitchen hand sink

13-04-4

Detail 23546627

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee at Cookline has no beard guard. Employee put on beard Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 23546626

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at dish area. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

21-11-4

Detail 23546629

Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Sanitizer bucket solution dirty at kitchen. Operator changed out solution Corrected On-Site

21-38-4

Detail 23546624

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket in kitchen stored on floor. Operator elevated bucket Corrected On-Site

Jul 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 11

08A-02-6

Detail 22991471

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer containers of raw squid above cases of wonton wrappers.

12A-09-4

Detail 22991470

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee drinking from open beverage container returned to working on line without washing hands and changing gloves. Reviewed with manager and employee proper procedures and employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22991465

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In left fliptop upper, raw shell eggs (58F - Ambient). Eggs over stacked above chill line. Per employee in unit less than 2 hours. Employee removed overstocked portion and placed in bottom cooler to rechill. Corrective Action Taken

03D-15-4

Detail 22991468

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.

12B-07-4

Detail 22991472

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottles on top of liquor cage in hallway. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

12B-12-5

Detail 22991463

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee on cook line drinking from open container. Reviewed with manager containers must be closed top.

08B-49-4

Detail 22991464

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee covered food dish on shelf next to drink mixers in hallway. Manager moved food to designated area in cooler. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 22991466

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee at sushi station wearing watch.

08B-38-4

Detail 22991469

Basic - Food stored on floor. Buspan with raw salmon on floor in walk in freezer.

12B-13-4

Detail 22991467

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee water bottle in right lower sushi cooler. Manager removed bottle. Corrected On-Site

21-10-4

Detail 22991462

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Employee used soiled wiping cloth to wipe cutting board at right side sushi station.

May 28, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

08A-20-5

Detail 22896404

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Needle tenderized raw beef stored above raw shrimp in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22896405

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on wall fan on cook line

21-12-4

Detail 22896403

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator moved to sanitizer bucket Corrected On-Site

Jan 31, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 9

03D-02-5

Detail 22228026

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed Cooked chicken wings in walk-in cooler at 47F Cooling; per operator, chicken has been cooling since yesterday. See stop sale.

01B-36-5

Detail 22228024

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed Cooked chicken wings in walk-in cooler at 47F Cooling; per operator, chicken has been cooling since yesterday.

08A-05-6

Detail 22228029

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over strawberries in walk in freezer. Operator removed and stored raw fish properly. Corrected On-Site

03D-15-4

Detail 22228028

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked chicken wings covered while cooling. After 6 hours, cooked chicken wings temps at 47°F

06-09-1

Detail 22228027

Basic - 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 ROP fish being defrosted in walk in cooler in original bags . Bags were cut to allow item removed from vacuum stages. . Operator removed fish from packages. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12B-02-4

Detail 22228023

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking from open container without a straw and lid at cook line. Employee was instructed to place a lid on container and use a straw. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 22228025

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal food containers wet nesting in wash area. Operator separated containers. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22228021

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes containing food items stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Operator removed boxes from floor. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 22228022

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed utensil handle being stored in flour in storage area. Employee removed Corrected On-Site

Feb 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

03F-02-5

Detail 21775631

High Priority - 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. Observed cooked shrimp held using time as a public health control has no time mark. Operator determined that item were cooked 30 minutes prior to the inspection. Operator correctly time marked shrimp.

31A-11-4

Detail 21775632

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed handwash sink used to stored sanitizer buckets and employee purse.

27-06-4

Detail 21775637

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. -Observed no running water at handwash sink at dishwashing area.

22-20-5

Detail 21775636

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup inside ice machine.

16-21-4

Detail 21775638

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

06-09-1

Detail 21775634

Basic - 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. Fish found in walk-in cooler thawing. Educate employee

36-64-5

Detail 21775633

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. -Observed an objectionable odor at dishwashing area.

29-05-4

Detail 21775635

Basic - Plumbing line from a removed fixture not capped off. -Observed plumbing line leading to handwash sink at dishwashing area removed.

Sep 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

16-21-4

Detail 21344040

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

51-11-4

Detail 21344041

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -Observed a C02 tank at storage area.

08B-17-4

Detail 21344042

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Observed cases with unwashed produces stored over hard boiled eggs in walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Jun 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 21, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 20, 2022

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 10Total: 18

22-41-4

Detail 21028437

High Priority - 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. Observe dish machine chlorine at 10ppm. Operator corrected to 100ppm. Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 21028443

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 20-30 live flies flying around bar area landing on alcohol bottles, alcohol shelves, hand washing sink, bar drain under lagunitas, Coors light , draft beers taps. Observed 10 live flies on alcohol shelves directly over uncovered plates on top of reach in cooler located at sushi bar station directly behind bar area station. Observed approximately 5 or more live flies flying around sushi bar located to the left of bar area landing on sushi cutting board in use, sushi reach in cooler, container with shredded carrots, shredded radishes, spicy Mayo bottles, eel sauce, spicy ginger-containers, knives in use and to go containers. Observed 5 or more live flies on to go boxes on cook line in kitchen area. Behind sushi bar, behind bar area. Warning

14-86-1

Detail 21028442

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towel used to line fried tempura , rice, raw salmon and other sushi products. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 21028428

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored over sliced avocados in reach in cooler at sushi station. Observed raw shrimp stored over chocolate sauce and tofu in reach in cooler on cook line. Observed raw beef stored over cooked eggs in walk in cooler. Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 21028440

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed seaweed salad, milk, pre cooked dumplings and TCS foods commercially made opened 24 hours ago not dated. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21028435

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of ice machine bin located at bar area with heavy mold like substance . Observed shelves and gaskets of reach in coolers at bar area with food residue build up. Observed interior of ice bin located in prep area walk way with mold build up. Observed reach in freezer located beside bar area with shelves and gaskets with heavy grease, food and mold build up. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21028445

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed blocked hand washing sink at bar area with stacked dish cup racks. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 21028436

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed foods throughout kitchen area and walk in made 24 hours ago not date marked. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 21028430

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed non handle scoop used to dispense tempura flour in prep area. Warning

23-24-4

Detail 21028433

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed equipment and door handles with built up grease on gaskets and door handles. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21028439

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee food and beverage at counter where to go foods area picked up. Warning

08B-49-4

Detail 21028444

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food not segregated from food being served to the public. Warning

13-07-4

Detail 21028429

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees in food preparation wearing watches.on cook line and prep area. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21028432

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil stored on floor on cook line Warning

10-01-5

Detail 21028434

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed tongs on oven handle on cook line. Warning

25-05-4

Detail 21028441

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers on cooks line and sushi line without barrier not inverted to protect from contamination. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 21028431

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution at bar area. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 21028438

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sushi rice, pinko, flour not labeled in containers on prep line. Warning

Jan 31, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 8

08B-02-4

Detail 20824069

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. -Observed a open bag with rice in storage area. -Observed cases with food items stored on walk-in cooler floor.

35A-02-6

Detail 20824072

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 2 live flying insects in sushi bar area. Repeat Violation

08A-04-5

Detail 20824071

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Observed cases with raw shell eggs stored over unwashed vegetables in walk in cooler. Operator removed and stored properly. -Observed raw shell eggs not properly separated from cut vegetables in flip top cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

29-42-4

Detail 20824070

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

03F-10-5

Detail 20824067

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. A poster has been to the operator.

02C-02-5

Detail 20824073

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date mark on various sauces stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, sauces was made on 01/29/2022.

14-01-5

Detail 20824068

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Observed no handle bowl used to dispense sauces in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

12B-02-4

Detail 20824074

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. -Observed a employee employee in food preparation area. -Observed employee drink stored on food preparation table next to food items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Sep 8, 2021

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

16-37-1

Detail 20493185

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. 2. Observed Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-08: Time Extended

Sep 7, 2021

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 6Basic: 4Total: 13

35A-02-6

Detail 20488326

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 7 live flying insects landing on wall in kitchen area. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 20488335

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw fish shredded carrots in walk in cooler. Operator removed and stored properly. -Observed raw shell eggs not properly separated from cut vegetables in flip top cooler on cook line. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20488333

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed hard boiled egg cold held at 44 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator, eggs were place in unit approximately 4 hours prior to the inspection. Operator place ice pack on item to rapidly expedite the temperature. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-37-1

Detail 20488334

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. 2. Observed Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 20488330

Intermediate - 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/ -Manager Melissa Lock returned during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 20488331

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -Observed no soap at a hand wash sink in kitchen. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 20488327

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date mark on cooked chicken wings stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, wings were cooked on 09/07/2021. Warning

53B-10-4

Detail 20488337

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. -Observed expiration dates on Food Employees training incorrect. NOTE: Date of training 05/22/20 and expiration dates 05/22/25. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 20488328

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed a unlabeled spray bottle with cleaning chemical in kitchen area. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 20488329

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Observed no handle bowl used to dispense sauce in walk in cooler. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 20488325

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee open container with drinks and sandwich stored on food preparation table next to food items in prep area. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

13-03-4

Detail 20488332

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Observed several chefs engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20488336

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on walk in cooler floor. 2. Observed uncovered containers with sauce, cooked chicken wings and noodles rice stored in walk in cooler. 3. Observed bags with drinking ice stored on walk in freezer floor. Warning