FLAME JAPANESE HIBACHI
5707 N UNIVERSITY DR · TAMARAC · Broward County · FL 33321
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sauce (47F – Cold Holding); chicken (48F – Cold Holding); Beef (47F – Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Per operator, items transfer to unit less than 2 hours before the inspection. Operator placed ice packs on items for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed dumplings hot held at 121F at cookline. Per operator, dumplings cooked 20 minutes prior to the inspection. Operator reheat to 171F. **Warning**
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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of black mold like substances buildup on can opener blade. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
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. Observed no proof of employees training at this time. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
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**
Basic 12
24-07-4Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean food containers stored on kitchen floor. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinking water stored on food preparation table. **Warning**
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee drinks stored in Norlake freezer not identified. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed water leaking from walk in cooler fan motor. **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. -Observed bag with sugar stored on kitchen floor. -Observed cases with Pepsi stored on dry storage floor. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At ice machine. **Warning**
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed utensils in dirty water at 78F. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation on old food residue buildup on can opener holster. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substances buildup inside mop sink. **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp thawed at room temperature. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with sugar in kitchen area next **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 29, 2026 6:19 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.