Inspection Report

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HIRO MARU SUSHI CAFE

3327 SHERIDAN ST · HOLLYWOOD · Broward County · FL 33021

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 15, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3563329
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10698455
DBPR license1617374

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#3High Priority22-41-4

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. Dish machine tested at 0ppm chlorine. Sanitizer empty. Instructed operator on switching sanitizer and priming. Retested at 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw salmon stored in direct contact with plastic handle thank you bags in chest freezer. Operator moved to sheet pan **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#5High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef/raw chicken stored above ready to eat cabbage in left side cook line flip top. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#6High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed sushi line employee rinse gloved hands then proceed to handle food. Discussed with operator. Employee removed gloves and washed hands **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 1

#7Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line hand wash sink. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 2

#1Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled under 2 door low top reach in freezer in kitchen

#2Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 12:44 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 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 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.