OTORO
1447 S UNIVERSITY DRIVE · PLANTATION · Broward County · FL 33324
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw ground beef stored over ready to eat cheese in the left reach in freezer by the walk in cooler. Also raw salmon stored over ready to eat vegetables in the right reach in freezer by the walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 raw ground tuna in the walk in cooler thawing in its commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging. As per operator, items not prepped thawing overnight. See stop sale.
Intermediate 2
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink at sushi counter with sanitizer buckets in it. Observed handwashing sink at bar with a strainer for dumping drinks. Advised operator on proper handwashing sink procedures and operator removed strainer, cleaned and sanitized the handwashing sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
02A-01-5Intermediate – Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory for raw or undercooked oysters. Inspector emailed a copy of the oyster advisory. Operator printed out and hung up on the wall. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 6
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in dry storage area a container of ponzu sauce with a plastic bowl without a handle used to scoop the sauce. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice buckets on top of ice machine not inverted. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1Basic – 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 raw ground tuna in the walk in cooler thawing in its commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging. As per operator, items not prepped thawing overnight. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-6Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in both unisex bathrooms no covered waste receptacle.
35B-02-4Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed in dry storage area an insect control device installed over onions and containers of oil.
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in dishwashing area several containers with old labels still attached to clean dishes. Operator removed labels, rinsed and sanitized the dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 3:35 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.