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KAIZEN SUSHI BAR & GRILL

5640 N FEDERAL HWY STE 3 · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33308

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 12, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3572046
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10729813
DBPR license1613185

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate5 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 1

#6High Priority03F-02-5

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 no time marking on sushi rice in kitchen and at sushi counter. Operator time marked, 2:30p to 6:30p. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 1

#7Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

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Basic 5

#1Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired license, 12/1/24, observed posted. **Warning**

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#2Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked, broken, and missing floor tiles throughout kitchen and prep area. **Warning**

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#3Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils at the cookline in Utensil water 86F. **Warning**

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#4Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation/kitchen missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Warning**

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#5Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on plastic containers stored cleaned on rack in kitchen. **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 12:53 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.