JAPAN CAFE
12801 West Sunrise Boulevard
Sunrise, Florida, 33323
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 10/5/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-05: Observed same. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/5/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 10/4/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting at air drying rack at triple sink. Warning
- 08B-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
- 08A-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
- 35A-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
- 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. Observed boiled eggs (53F) at reach in cooler in kitchen, as per operator left in cooler overnight not prepped or portioned today. Warning
- 03A-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
- 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 L Ma food handling certificate expired. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle not labeled. Operator labeled item. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/4/2024 revealed 8 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/16/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 06-06-5:Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Observed shrimp thawed at room temperature next to reach in freezer. Employee removed and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site
- 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 10ppm corrected to 100. Corrected On-Site
- 03D-01-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed hard boiled eggs (67-74F @ 2:54- Cooling since 11:30), cooked beef (70F @ 2:50- Cooling since 11:45). Item did not make it to 70 F within 2 hours. See stop sale.
- 08A-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 above raw steak in walk-in cooler. Employee removed and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed hard boiled eggs (67-74F @ 2:54- Cooling since 11:30), cooked beef (70F @ 2:50- Cooling since 11:45). Items did not make it to 70 F within 2 hours. See stop sale.
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed hard boiled eggs (67-74F @ 2:54- Cooling since 11:30). Item was being cooled in deep pan that was covered.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/16/2024 revealed 6 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/29/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed an accumulation of dust on vents in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-29: Still observed. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/29/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/28/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed an accumulation of dust on vents in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage stored next to restaurant ingredients on shelf next to cook line. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of sauce stored on floor in kitchen. Warning
- 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 scoop handle not stored above sugar and rice. Manager removed and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 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. Observed shredded cabbage (41-46F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been in cooler since the day prior to inspection. Items were packed above fill line resulting in top layer falling out of temperature. Stop sale issued on top layer. Repeat Violation Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cabbage (41-46F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been in cooler since the day prior to inspection. Items were packed above fill line resulting in top layer falling out of temperature. Stop sale issued on top layer. Observed pasta (54F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (42-47F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were taken from cooler approximately 1 hour prior to inspection. Operator placed items in walk-in cooler to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/28/2024 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/14/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Throughout establishment.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and open water bottle stored over food and sauces near cook line. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 03D-01-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. At cookline prep area- cooked noodles 84-88F at 2:00 ( cooling since 11:00)- food left out to cool at room temperature- at current rate of cooling food did not reach 70f within 2 hours- see stop sale.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At walk in cooler raw chicken stored over raw pork- operator moved raw chicken to lower shelf. At walk in cooler raw chicken stored over raw shell eggs - operator moved raw chicken to lower shelf.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. At cookline prep area- cooked noodles 84-88F at 2:00 ( cooling since 11:00)- food left out to cool at room temperature- at current rate of cooling food did not reach 70f within 2 hours- see stop sale.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline prep area- Prepackaged cooked ramen noodles 85-90F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food left out at rooms temperature-food out of temperature for 3 hours- see stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink by cookline- operator provided.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/14/2023 revealed 8 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).