Inspection Report

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

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 4, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3494579
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8862714
DBPR license1620157

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedOctober 4, 2024 2:37 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedOctober 5, 2024 9:29 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#3High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork at walk in cooler. Operator properly stored items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#4High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 30 rodent dropping in bin at dry storage area at food storage area. **Warning**

Warning
#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 boiled eggs (53F) at reach in cooler in kitchen, as per operator left in cooler overnight not prepped or portioned today. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed boiled eggs (53F) at reach in cooler in kitchen, as per operator left in cooler overnight not prepped or portioned today. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed L Ma food handling certificate expired. **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle not labeled. Operator labeled item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 2

#1Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed wet nesting at air drying rack at triple sink. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed broccoli over washed carrots at walk in cooler. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:59 AM.

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
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.