DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

OTORO

OTORO maintains a 1.9/5 food safety rating based on 6 health department inspections in PLANTATION. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

1447 South University Drive
Florida, 33324
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10939727

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in dry storage area a container of ponzu sauce with a plastic bowl without a handle used to scoop the sauce. Operator removed bowl. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice buckets on top of ice machine not inverted. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 ground tuna in the walk in cooler thawing in its commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging. As per operator, items not prepped thawing overnight. See stop sale. Repeat Violation
  • 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in both unisex bathrooms no covered waste receptacle.
  • 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed in dry storage area an insect control device installed over onions and containers of oil.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in dishwashing area several containers with old labels still attached to clean dishes. Operator removed labels, rinsed and sanitized the dishes. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw ground beef stored over ready to eat cheese in the left reach in freezer by the walk in cooler. Also raw salmon stored over ready to eat vegetables in the right reach in freezer by the walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 ground tuna in the walk in cooler thawing in its commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging. As per operator, items not prepped thawing overnight. See stop sale.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink at sushi counter with sanitizer buckets in it. Observed handwashing sink at bar with a strainer for dumping drinks. Advised operator on proper handwashing sink procedures and operator removed strainer, cleaned and sanitized the handwashing sinks. Corrected On-Site
  • 02A-01-5:Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory for raw or undercooked oysters. Inspector emailed a copy of the oyster advisory. Operator printed out and hung up on the wall. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 3/10/2025

  • 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.

Inspection Date: 10/23/2024

  • 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

Inspection Date: 4/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8629613

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 4/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8629801

  • 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**

Inspection Date: 3/11/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8384597

  • 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/