Inspection Report

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FLAME JAPANESE HIBACHI

5707 N UNIVERSITY DR · TAMARAC · Broward County · FL 33321

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 12, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3693384
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13649455
DBPR license1625767

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority5 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#9High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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. – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Not complied **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint

Intermediate 5

#10Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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/ – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Not complied. Observed 5 employees working. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#11Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in restroom. – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Not complied. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#12Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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. No proof of employees training available at this time. – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: At the time of callback inspection, no proof of employee training available. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#13Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Not complied **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#14Intermediate05-03-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Not complied **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 8

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to dispense sugar. – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Not complied **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#2Basic24-07-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean pots stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Not complied **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteAdmin Complaint
#3Basic08B-49-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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. – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Not complied **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Violation not complied, food stored on floor throughout kitchen and dry storage. **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#5Basic10-06-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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. – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Not complied **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#6Basic08B-17-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Unwashed avocados stored over cut cabbages. **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteAdmin Complaint
#7Basic42-01-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Not complied **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#8Basic02D-01-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar removed from the original container not labeled. – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Not complied **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 12:15 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
3 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 43 · Separation from living/private areas and restricted kitchen access
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.