Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Extended

FLAME JAPANESE HIBACHI

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 29, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Extension given, pending
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3732821
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13958306
DBPR license1625767

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

13 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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-29: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 4

#10Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-29: **Time Extended**

Warning
#11Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-29: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationAdmin 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. Observed no proof of employees training at this time. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-29: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationAdmin 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 2026-10-29: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 8

#1Basic08B-49-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-29: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-29: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#3Basic10-08-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At ice machine. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-29: **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic10-12-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed utensils in dirty water at 78F. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-29: **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-29: **Time Extended**

Warning
#6Basic06-01-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp thawed at room temperature. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-29: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#7Basic42-01-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-29: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#8Basic02D-01-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-29: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 30, 2026 5:57 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.