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VILLAGE GRILLE VILLAGE PUMP VILLAGE SUSHI

4404 EL MAR DR · LAUDERDALE-BY-THE-SE · Broward County · FL 33308

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 4, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3435736
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8724762
DBPR license1619593

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority3 Intermediate6 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 4

#7High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Dry storage area; Monarch Brand Diced white potatoes 6lb **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#8High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -Cook line employee handled dirty plate with gloved hands, changed gloves without washing hands and began preparing customers orders. Reviewed proper hand washing and glove usage employee washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Walk in cooler; Raw tuna stored over ready to eat Alfredo sauce In walk-in cooler. Operates stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#10High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Bottle of Clorox stored on ware washing table area, operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 3

#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with mold-like substance. -Wait station; soda station nozzles. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#13Intermediate16-33-4

Intermediate – Quaternary chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer at front bar triple sink. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 6

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the 3 ice machine/bins. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling shows damage. Ware washing station; Small hole in ceiling above ware washing station. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. -Sushi Bar; Bulk sushi rice stored on floor, operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in sushi bar reach-in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic14-36-5

Basic – Interior of kitchen walk in cooler has exposed insulation. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe at Sushi Bar hand washing sink. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:35 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.