MINATO JAPANESE BUFFET
9045 PINES BLVD · PEMBROKE PINES · Broward County · FL 33024
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in flip top opposite cook line , raw salmon stored over cooked potatoes . Operator reorganized storing raw salmon to the lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in low boy opposite back entrance door – raw fish (47F – Cold Holding); raw crab (50F – Cold Holding). Per operator items were placed in cooler less than two hours ago. Advised operator to placed items in freezer to quick chill . Items were placed in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed at cook line , employee pain killers and over flip top. Employee removed and stored away from food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to fryer. Operator provided during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to fryer. Operator provided during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-05-4Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser at sushi station. Operator placed paper towel to the side of sink until repaired. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
Basic 2
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At cook line , bowl with no handle used to dispense vinegar. Operator discarded during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed next to rice cooker in kitchen , box of oil and bucket of vinegar store on floor. Operator elevated during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 10:08 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.