JAPAN INN
1781 N UNIVERSITY DR, Plantation FL 33322 · 954-424-8855
Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 12 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach under prep table holding rice cookers next to metal shelves. PIC killed roach and cleaned and sanitized area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2020010460 | Feb 26, 2020 | Jun 11, 2020 | $400 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.. Employee switched from working with raw beef to ready to eat beef and proceeded to grab a clean plate to store cooked food without first removing gloves or washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coffee Station glass Reach in-; Half and Half (52F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food item in unit less than 4 hours. Manager moved to another reach in cooler to quick chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Flat Top- l; Cooked Steak (108-125F - Hot Holding) Per Cook food items in unit less than 2 hours. Cook reheated.
4 Ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. At coffee station.
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Gasket in poor repair at Turbo Air reach in cooler
Jan 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door in kitchen. Manager covered during inspection.
Shelf with rust that has pitted the surface. Bottom shelf of prep table across from ice machine.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket 0 ppm.. Remade to 100 ppm.
Nov 12, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Dish machine chlorine rat 25 ppm. Advised operator to correct to 50 ppm.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink near front display case used to store sanitizer bucket.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle stored next to plates for customers.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal bags stored next to or above single service items near cook line.
Apr 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 18, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 0 ppm. Corrected to 100ppm.
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.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strip used at 3 complete sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage stored in low boy cooler holding restaurant ingredients at sushi bar. Employee removed bottle.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed at cook line. PIC removed soiled dry wiping cloth.
Mar 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed potatoes in walk-in cooler. PIC removed and stored appropriately.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in low boy cooler across from cook line wings (45F - Cold Holding). Operator voluntarily discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shell at sushi bar fried shrimp tempura (99F - Hot Holding). Per operator item has been out of temperature for approximately 30mins. Chef advises to hold shrimp o 4 hour time hold.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed an accumulation of old food debris between creases of habachi.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensil stored in standing water at 68F. PIC informed of proper storage temperature.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed across from cook line. PIC removed and stored appropriately.
Dec 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 4, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach under prep table holding rice cookers next to metal shelves. PIC killed roach and cleaned and sanitized area.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Observed white rice not discarded after 4 hours (12:00-4:00). 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 yellow fin tuna thawed in ROP packaging. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Observed white rice not discarded after 4 hours (12:00-4:00).
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 yellow fin tuna thawed in ROP packaging. See stop sale.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed Three dead roaches on floor at front counter behind chest freezer. 1 dead roach in dining area next to dining table. 1 dead on floor in dry storage area in kitchen. PIC removed, cleaned and sanitized area.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee beverage cup stored on prep table next to flip top cooler in kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Oct 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (154F - Cooking). Employee placed chicken back on grill. Second temperature 185F.
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 low boy cooler next to rice cooker.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water under prep sink in kitchen.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use at prep table across from cook line.
Apr 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw eggs stored over unwashed parsley. PIC removed and stored appropriately.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage container stored on take out prep table in kitchen. PIC removed and stored appropriately.
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 rice in kitchen. PIC removed.
Stored food not covered. Observed dumplings and wings stored uncovered in low boy cooler across from cook line. PIC covered.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at sushi bar. PIC place wiping cloth in sanitizing solution.
Feb 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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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 chlorine sanitizer reading 0ppm. Manager informed to use three compartment sink until unit is fixed.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - walk-in freezer Observed raw chicken stored next to calamari steaks. Chicken not commercially packaged. Manager removed and stored appropriately.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Kitchen, across from stove Observed no handle bowl used to dispense flour. Manager replaced bowl with scoop.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Cooking unit Observed in use utensil stored in standing water at 67F. Employee removed utensil from water.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.