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JAPAN CAFE

12801 W SUNRISE BLVD · SUNRISE · Broward County · FL 33323

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 28, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3362970
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8382230
DBPR license1620157

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#5High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cabbage (41-46F – Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been in cooler since the day prior to inspection. Items were packed above fill line resulting in top layer falling out of temperature. Stop sale issued on top layer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarningStop Sale
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cabbage (41-46F – Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been in cooler since the day prior to inspection. Items were packed above fill line resulting in top layer falling out of temperature. Stop sale issued on top layer. Observed pasta (54F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (42-47F – Cold Holding). Per operator, items were taken from cooler approximately 1 hour prior to inspection. Operator placed items in walk-in cooler to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale

Basic 4

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed an accumulation of dust on vents in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage stored next to restaurant ingredients on shelf next to cook line. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of sauce stored on floor in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle not stored above sugar and rice. Manager removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 1:47 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
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 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.