KIRIN RESTAURANT
4285 N SR 7, Lauderdale Lakes FL 33319 · 917-443-9935
Last inspected Feb 17, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 roaches found in between kitchen sink and wall located in kitchen area. 5 roaches under low kitchen shelving underneath counter at expo line, behind container of fortune cookies.
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Disciplinary actions
7 cases · $7,920
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025066157 | Aug 11, 2025 | Jan 22, 2026 | $1,400 |
| 2--2024067104 | Nov 19, 2024 | Apr 11, 2025 | $400 |
| 2--2021021339 | Mar 31, 2021 | Jun 24, 2021 | $440 |
| 2--2019017333 | Mar 29, 2019 | May 8, 2019 | $400 |
| 2--2015048759 | Sep 24, 2015 | Dec 11, 2015 | $1,600 |
| 2--2015031208 | May 28, 2015 | Aug 24, 2015 | $1,800 |
| 2--2015015455 | Mar 11, 2015 | Apr 27, 2015 | $1,880 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Feb 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority7 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Emailed poster to manager.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed poster to manager.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pot in handwashing sink opposite steam table. Operator removed during the inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at entrance to dish washing area. Operator provided during the inspection.
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at entrance to dish washing area. Operator provided during the inspection.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand washing sink at entrance to dish washing area. Operator placed paper towels above sink until dispenser is repaired.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine in wait station has Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance. Operator cleaned during the inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In ware washing area ceiling tiles have water damage and hanging.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At cook line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave at cook line soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters at cook line soiled with grease. 2. Flip top opposite entrance door of kitchen soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned during the inspection.
Aug 11, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 22 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate14 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher put up clean dishes immediately after rinsing and loading dirty dishes without first washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing with dishwasher, dishwasher washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1). In walk in cooler, raw duck stored over raw peeled onions in walk in. Manager rearranged for proper storage. 2). In low boy cooler by end of cook line, bowl of raw beef stored over cooked egg custard. Manager rearranged for proper storage.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook went outside of building and touched door handle when returning and immediately touched raw beef to prepare without washing hands and changing gloves. Reviewed with employees proper handwashing procedures and employee washed hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. PREP TABLE// Bean sprouts ( Cold Holding-67F), Cooked mushrooms (47F - Cold Holding); Peas and carrots (65F - Cold Holding). Per manager all foods prepped 2 hours ago. Manager placed in cooler to quick chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen hot box, baked stuffed pork bread (117F - Hot Holding). Per employee in hot box approximately 1 hour. Employee returned to oven to reheat.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided printed poster to manager.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled with black mold like buildup at dishwasher area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen. Manager replaced.
Accumulation of black substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at front area salt container. Mold like buildup along baffle in ice machine bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup without handle stored in container of salt in back prep area. Manager removed cup.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 3 ceiling tiles in dishwasher area with water damage.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee open container of water stored on shelf above prep table and next to clean plates. Manager removed.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In front service area reach in cooler, employee food stored next to public beverages.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between wall and prep table near walk-in cooler in kitchen. Manager removed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ladle in container of water on table in front service area at 77 F. Manager dumped water from container.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wiping cloth under round cutting board on prep table by walk-in cooler. Employee removed cloth.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in front service area soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of low boy cooler at end of cook line soiled.
Stored food not covered. Dried tea leaves in containers in front service area uncovered.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls throughout kitchen soiled.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Wet wiping cloth on top of prep table at back of kitchen.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at 10 ppm at front service area. Employee corrected to 100 ppm.
Feb 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Operator touched raw pork then immediately washed his hands without soap, for less than 10 seconds
Employee washed hands with no soap. Operator touched raw pork then immediately washed his hands without soap, for less than 10 seconds
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken (half cooked) on top of a box of beer in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. 1)In white reach in freezer by back exit, raw chicken with raw pork, on same level. 2)Raw chicken over box of raw fish
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen handwashing sink by entrance, no paper towels
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee milk in two door glass front cooler, not properly segregated.
Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill. No gratuity notice disclosed. Menu does not have automatic gratuity notice, and receipts only specify optional suggested tips.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer build up of ice around interior of door.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Near back exit on table left side of handwashing sink. Knives held in between table and wall.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. In kitchen, top shelf, aluminum containers not properly inverted
Nov 21, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 20, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 roaches found in between kitchen sink and wall located in kitchen area. 5 roaches under low kitchen shelving underneath counter at expo line, behind container of fortune cookies.
Ice buildup in black single door reach-in freezer
Nov 19, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 10 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer and both reach in freezer, operator had raw chicken over raw beef and shrimp
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 roaches found in between kitchen sink and wall located in kitchen area. 5 roaches under low kitchen shelving underneath counter at expo line, behind container of fortune cookies.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1)2 door low boy in front of stove; spare ribs (52F - Cold Holding); fried chicken (50F - Cold Holding); raw pork (49F - Cold Holding). Per operator foods not portioned or prepared today, in unit less than 4 hrs. Operator moved all food items to walk in cooler for quick chill. 2)Triple sink counter; cooked duck (79F - Cold Holding), observed food hanging in triple sink area under no time or temperature control. Per operator not portioned or prepared today. Out of temp less than 4hrs. Operator moved to walk in cooler for quick chill
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Food warmer; rise paste (100F - Hot Holding). In unit less than 4hrs. Operator made to reheat to 165F for hot holding.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towel at hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator provided
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ceiling tile missing. Above stove top vent area, ceiling tile missing.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No food working employees with hair restraint.
Ice buildup in black single door reach-in freezer
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in bulk container of salt, handle buried in food item. Operator corrected
Sep 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In 2 door reach in freezer by walk in cooler, tray of raw non commercially wrapped beef in speed rack above tray of prepared karbala rangoons. Employee began rearranging trays to proper separate.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In 2 door lowboy cooler at end of cook line, tray of raw pork dumplings on top of open container of oyster sauce. Employee rearranged cooler for proper separation.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In 2 door reach in freezer by walk in cooler, tests of wrapped raw chicken in speed rack above trays of wrapped raw pork. Neither item commercially wrapped. Employee began rearranging items to properly separate.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. New dishwasher hired less than 2 weeks not informed of reporting responsibilities. Form provided to be completed when employee arrives to work.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup in bulk container of sugar by back door. Manager removed.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At prep table opposite cook line, knives between table and hand sink splash guard. Manager removed knives.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle of water at wood prep table not labeled. Employee labeled.
Jul 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed on speed rack raw pork over cooked whole duck. Operator inverted Observed raw pork over peeled onions in walk-in cooler. Operator placed on lower shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 2 door glass reach in; shrimp dumplings (54F - Cold Holding) taken from freezer and placed in cold holding unit. Held in cooler less than 4 hours Not prep or portion today. Operator moved to cooler for quick chill
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed bulletin.
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/ pic Kevin Li
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dumped water from a coffee pot in hand washing sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Women's bathroom.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Embed operator
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior right side of ice machine has an accumulation of black/green mold-like substance
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense flour.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles on all low boy coolers
Food stored on floor. Plastic containers of duck sauce stored on walk-in floor.
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 msg container the handle in contact with msg operator removed
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature 79F at rice cooker station. Operator discarded water and placed in clean container.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave at end of cook line has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. 2 door glass reach in.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf with microwave on cook line Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Jan 3, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 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 dish machine chlorine 25 PPM. Operator dishwasher cycle again. Rechecked 50 Ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp paste over cooked pork strips in low boy cooler at end of cook line. Operator placed shrimp on lower shelf.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed stainless steel scrub pad stored in hand washing sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic degreaser substance not labeled in dishwasher are.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black/green mold-like substance inside right wall of ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Wheat starch potato starch. Operator removed
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed low boy cooler on cook line with buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior screen door in back of kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of soy sauce stored on floor
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 in contact with wheat starch. Operator removed
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef and shrimp defrosting in standing water at three compartment sink. Operator turned on water
Jul 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In 2 door lowboy cooler at end of cook line, container of raw shrimp paste above containers of cooked noodles, turnip cakes, and a cut melon. Manager moved shrimp paste to bottom of cooler to properly separate.
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. Pooled raw egg whites and bean sprouts on cookline missing time marks. Per manager items brought out of cooler at 11:00am. Time mark added to 3:00pm.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle on prep table opposite cook line. Employee labeled bottle.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like buildup on wall of ice bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup in bulk container of cornstarch. Manager removed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior screen door at back of kitchen has gap at bottom.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water next to rice cooker in service area. Manager removed utensils and dumped water.
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