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IMASA SUSHI

8570 STIRLING RD STE 101 · PEMBROKE PINES · Broward County · FL 33024

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 15, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3334642
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8353900
DBPR license1624658

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#4High Priority22-47-4

High Priority – Dishmachine quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine sanitizer at 0ppm quaternary. Establishment will be using 3 compartment sink to sanitize dishes. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#5High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored over raw lobster inside walk in cooler. Operator moved raw beef to lower shelf and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1)Sushi station , krab meat 55F ambient temperature , krab meat held on top prep table in sushi station less than 4 hours ago under no temperature control for food safety. Operator moved to reach in cooler to quick chill. *Corrective Action Taken* 2)Flip top cooler opposite wok station in cook line ; bean sprouts (45F – Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (46F – Cold Holding); raw beef (47F – Cold holding )held less than 4 hours ago in unit. Operator placed on ice to quick chill. Foods not prepared or portioned today. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 1

#7Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager ( Huan Huang)on duty certification expired at time of inspection. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels. restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner at front counter sushi station. Operator inverted **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses in kitchen. Operator moved to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#3Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses in sushi station. Operator placed wet wiping cloth into sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 12:11 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
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.