Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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SARKU JAPAN

8000 W BROWARD BLVD #FC09 · PLANTATION · Broward County · FL 33388

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 8, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3645055
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13454096
DBPR license1622371

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#7High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found Observed 3 small flying insets landing on preparation tops, pots and clean equipment.

#8High Priority22-12-5

High Priority – Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.

#9High 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 at front counter. teriyaki chicken (105F – Hot Holding) cooked chicken on grill top, as per employee item held out of temperature for approximately 20 minutes. Employee placed item on grill to reheat. fried rice (128F – Hot Holding) fried rice in pot, as per employee item held out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes, employee turned up pot to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 3

#10Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at strawberry lemonade dispenser at front counter.

#11Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink next to walk in cooler. Operator provided item. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Intermediate53B-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. Observed 3 employees engaged in food preparation and manipulation without proof of training.

Basic 6

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine next to triple sink.

#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink stored next to handwashing sink at front counter. Employee stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in kitchen at rear and at front counter under grill.

#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed multiple buckets of soy sauce stored directly on the floor next to walk in cooler.

#5Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front counter. Employee stored property. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of corn starch not properly identified.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 8, 2026 12:00 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
3 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.