LITCHI RAMEN
8751 STIRLING RD, Cooper City FL 33328 · 239-302-0156
Last inspected Mar 9, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2024
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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 procedures to manager.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $680
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2022012973 | Feb 14, 2022 | Apr 20, 2022 | $680 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ready to eat salmon over ready to eat ginger in right display case. Operator properly stored foods
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling soiled with debris by back door
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with debris by back door
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice paddle in container of standing water at sushi counter. Manager dumped water.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Cleaver between prep table and wall. Manager removed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 1) Spray bottle of water at front counter not labeled. 2) Bulk flour containers in kitchen not labeled. Manager labeled all.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Employee personal raw shell eggs on shelf above open cases of packaged and canned foods. Manager moved eggs away from foods.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Bowls and sushi rolls containing raw salmon and raw tuna on menu not marked as raw items. Manager began marking menus.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink beside ice machine. Manager replaced soap.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food (raw shell eggs from home chicken) on shelf next to canned dry goods in prep area. Manager moved eggs away from dry goods and food preparation areas.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Wash sink set up in middle of triple sink instead in first sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of flour in prep area not labeled. Manager added labels.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense flour in kitchen. Operator removed bowl
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water 90F next to sushi rice warmer behind front counter. Operator discarded water and placed utensils in hot water at 180F during inspection.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris above electric fryer in kitchen.
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sushi station at front counter; raw salmon (44F - Cold Holding); krab meat (44F - Cold Holding) held less than 2 hours ago in sushi cooler. Operator placed on ice to quick chill. Foods not prepared or portioned today.
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 procedures to manager.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container stored inside hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed
No proof provided that 2 food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed reporting agreement forms to manager.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Sushi rice and cooked tapioca using Time as a public health control without written procedure. Emailed procedure to manager
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Container with employee protein mix above container of jelly toppings in dry storage room. Operator moved container with protein and stored away from restaurant foods.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of bottled water and cans of soda on floor in kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris above electric fryer in kitchen.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed electric fryer in kitchen next to exit door without hood suppression system. Informed AHJ - Cooper City.
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.