KATANA COCINA NIKKEI
1952 WESTON RD · WESTON · Broward County · FL 33326
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine at 00ppm after several attempts. Operator set up triple sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed at reach in freezer – Raw beef (not commercially packaged) on top of fries. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed shells use as plates and not discarded after use.
01B-02-5High 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 at cooler in cook line – cooked octopus (46F – Cold Holding) as per operator item held out of temperature for approximately 40 hours – items not portioned or prepared today. See stop sale.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cooler in cook line – cooked octopus (46F – Cold Holding) as per operator item held out of temperature for approximately 40 hours – items not portioned or prepared today. See stop sale.
Intermediate 4
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at handwashing sink next to triple sink. Food debris in sink's drain. **Corrected On-Site**
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 5 employee on duty without proof of food handlers training.
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. As per person in charge. No written plan. Provided person in charge with form.
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink next to triple sink additionally at sink at sushi bar.
Basic 8
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine next to cook line.
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed tuna thawing in Reduced oxygen package (29F) operator opened packages for proper thawing.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 5 personal drinks stored on prepping table in beverage room. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaged in food preparation while wearing wrist watch. Employee removed item. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed rear exit door without handle, hole of approximately 2" in diameters.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of soy oil stored directly on floor at beverage room. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in bucket.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen and sushi bar.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:10 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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2 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.