Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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JAPAN INN II

1798 MARKET STREET · WESTON · Broward County · FL 33326

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 9, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3483076
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8825777
DBPR license1620219

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedApril 9, 2025 1:47 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedApril 10, 2025 9:26 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority3 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#5High Priority08A-02-6

High 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 in front of dishwasher machine – Raw beef (not commercially packaged) stored over lobster tails (commercially packaged). Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed at walk in cooler – Raw chicken over portioned scallions. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed at preparation/ dishwasher room – 3 roaches crawling behind arctic air refrigerator.

#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler in cook line – pork dumplings (58F – Cold Holding); tofu (59F – Cold Holding) as per employee items held out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes, employee placed items in reach in freezer. Items not portioned or prepared today.

Intermediate 3

#9Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 5 employees engaged in food preparation without accredited manager present.

#10Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink next to dishwasher machine. Operator provided item **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink at cook line. Operator provided item. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine outside.

#2Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket stored upright on top of ice machine.

#3Basic08B-36-4

Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed sacks of onions stored in splash area. Onions stored next to handwashing sink near dishwasher machine

#4Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handwashing sink next to dishwasher machine.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:37 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 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 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
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.