FLAME JAPANESE HIBACHI
5707 N UNIVERSITY DR · TAMARAC · Broward County · FL 33321
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed additional vacuum breaker needed at mop sink where splitter added.
Intermediate 5
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in restroom.
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. No proof of employees training available at this time.
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
05-03-4Intermediate – Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Observed probe thermometer only used to check hot food. Range start at 50F. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Basic 10
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to dispense sugar.
24-07-4Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean pots stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employees food stored in walk in cooler not identified from restaurant foods.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed chef with engaging food preparation with no hair restraints.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with drinking water and cooking oil stored in floor in kitchen. -Observed bag with carrots stored on walk in cooler floor. Operator removed to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
10-06-5Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop with handle stored in container with brown sugar.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed imitation crab legs thawing at room temperature in kitchen.
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed water melons stored over cut cabbage and carrots in walk in cooler. Operator relocate melon to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar removed from the original container not labeled.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 6:58 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.