OTORO
1447 South University Drive
Florida, 33324
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/10/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
5
Basic
7
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense sushi rice and ponzu sauce.
- 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 on speed rack in walk-in cooler commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Tuna 32F bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
- 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 cell phone on shelf above the flip top cooler.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple containers of cooking oil stored on the floor in storage area. Repeat Violation
- 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 in panko container the scoop handle in contact with panko.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons stored in standing water 73F at sushi station.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of takeout containers stored on the floor in storage area. Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed on cook line rice cooker in front of hand washing sink. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 53A-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/
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at the bar. Repeat Violation
- 53B-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. Repeat Violation
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple spray bottles with multi purpose cleaner not labeled on cart in dishwasher area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/10/2025 revealed 12 total violations (0 high priority, 5 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 10/23/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
11
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -Observed C02 tanks at drinks fountain not secured.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed bags with rice stored on dry storage floor. -Observed various containers and cases with food items stored on walk in cooler and freezer floor.
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -Observed plumbing fixtures at hand wash sink at dishwashing area in disrepairs.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed cases with takeout containers stored on dry storage floor.
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 2 live flying insects landing on wall in dishwashing area
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed case with raw chicken stored over container with cooked rice in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. -Observed at 11:15 a.m. , no time mark on cooked rice at cookline held using time asa public health control. As per operator, rice transfer from walk in cooler at 11:00 a.m. Operator correctly time mark rice. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed hand wash sink at dishwashing area block with garbage container. Operator relocate container. -Observed hand wash sink at cookline block with rice cooker. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at dishwashing area. Operator replenished. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-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 some employees training certification expired on 10/21/2024
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/23/2024 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 4/29/2024
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 4/29/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 4/29/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the sushi station. The spoons were removed. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. On the cookline, raw beef was stored behind the cooked chicken. The items were switched. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the sushi station, cooked mushrooms (54F - Cold Holding). The mushrooms were on the station for less than 2 hours. The mushrooms were moved to refrigeration to chill and cold hold. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/29/2024 revealed 3 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/11/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
7
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 raw tuna stored inside packaging indicating removal upon thawing. Operator cut open packaging to allow oxygen flow. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of raw chicken stored on walk in freezer floor.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign for hand wash sink at sushi bar. Provided hand wash sign to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed crab thawing in standing water, inside prep sink in kitchen. Operator turned on cold, running water. Corrected On-Site
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed sushi rice stored at sushi bar without time mark. Per operator, sushi rice prepared 3.5 hours prior to inspection. Operator put time mark on sushi rice. Corrected On-Site
- 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/ Jimmy Meas 09/29/2020 expired ServSafe
- 53A-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/
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/11/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).