KOUME JAPANESE RESTAURANT
11905 W SUNRISE BLVD
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/19/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/19/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/19/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/19/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/18/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at rice cooker station, in use utensil held at 125F.
- 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed PIC touching ready to eat salad using bare hand.PIC educated about the proper procedure to be used to handle ready to eat food.
- 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed in low boy cooler and sushi station, none food grade paper used to line salmon.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in freezer, raw octapus stored next to cooked pork. Employee removed and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk-in cooler crab (55F - Cold holding). Per operator, item was thawed at room temperature at approximately 11:00. Item has been out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Item placed in freezer to rapid cool. Second temperature second temperature 49F at 1:54) . **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed baby octopus (51F @ 1:12 - Cold Holding since 10:30, second temperature 53F at 2:00); krab salad (48F at 1:15 - Cooling since 10:30, second temperature 49F at 2:00); sea food mix (53F @ 1:12 - Cold Holding since 10:30, second temperature 54F at 2:00). Items are being cooled in walk-in cooler which is at an ambient temperature of 50F. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/18/2025 revealed 7 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 1/28/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 10-01-5: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 spoon handle stored above fish eggs in low boy cooler at sushi station. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed microwave oven soiled with food debris. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed imitation crab stored uncovered in low boy cooler across from cook line in kitchen. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at prep table in kitchen. PIC placed wiping cloth in sanitizer solution. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed at tuna bar; tuna (44F @ 3:45- Cooling since 12:00); cream cheese (43-51F @ 3:45- Cooling since 12:00); imitation crab (44F @ 3:45- Cooling since 12:00); eel (44F since 3:45- Cooling since 12:00). Unit was not working properly resulting in items not cooling effectively. Items placed in freezer to rapid cool. Items cooled between 43and 40F at 3:15. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/28/2025 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 10/31/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed Ice machine with an accumulation of black mold like debris.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored over stove handle in kitchen. Employee removed.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop stored in standing water at 131F in prep area.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on prep table across from cook line.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored touching ready to eat pound cake in reach in freezer.
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed some menu items not identified as raw.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/31/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/2/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/2/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 5/23/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed: - Raw octopus touching cooked vegetable gusa in reach in freezer across from cook line. - Cooked vegetables stored below raw sea food in reach in freezer in passage area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Still observed. Employee removed and stored appropriately. Admin Complaint
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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 Kaoru K. Expired 10/16/2018 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Still observed. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/23/2024 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 5/22/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1:Basic - 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 thawed in reduced oxygen packaging in igloo at sushi bar. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed: - Avocado stored on floor in walk-in cooler - Soy sauce stored on floor in kitchen. Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored over stove handle. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed: - Raw octopus touching cooked vegetable gusa in reach in freezer across from cook line. - Cooked vegetables stored below raw sea food in reach in freezer in passage area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 01B-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. - low boy cooler at sushi bar. Observed cooked salmon (51-56F - Cold Holding); orange fish eggs (46F - Cold Holding); eel (46F - Cold Holding); imitation krab (45F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items have been in cooler since the day prior to inspection. Items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - low boy cooler at sushi bar. Observed cooked salmon (51-56F - Cold Holding); orange fish eggs (46F - Cold Holding); eel (46F - Cold Holding); imitation krab (45F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items have been in cooler since the day prior to inspection. Items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled bottles containing soap and degreaser at sink in dish area. Warning
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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 Kaoru K. Expired 10/16/2018 Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/22/2024 revealed 8 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 3/28/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/28/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 3/21/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1:Basic - 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 thawed in reduced oxygen packaging. PIC removed fish from packaging. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cap stored next to measuring cup. Observed employee cell phone stored on shelf next to food preparation utensils. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation table in kitchen. PIC removed and placed in laundry bucket. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-41-4:High 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 0ppm. Warning
- 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employees handling ready to eat sushi without the use of gloves. Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bag used to hold spices. PIC removed bags. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - Observed opened bag of raw scallop stored beside ice cream in freezer in kitchen. - Observed raw shrimp stored with desserts. Items not commercially packaged. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container stored in hand wash sink. PIC removed and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/21/2024 revealed 8 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).