MINJI'S CAFE
7151 W OAKLAND PARK BLVD, Lauderhill FL 33313 · 9544915505
Last inspected Jun 29, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 29, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in turbo air reach in cooler - raw shell eggs stored over soy bean paste. Operator reorganized cooler storing raw eggs to the lowered shelf shelf.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Provided 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.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager in charger Sang Tae Nam.
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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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed kimchi prepared onsite not date marked. Per operator kimchi was prepared on 06-26. Operator date marked 06-26 during the inspection.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee engaging in food preparation.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster to manager
Feb 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in reach in turbo air reach cooler in kitchen, per operator kimchi made two days ago not date marked. Operator date marked 02-09 during the inspection.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom for customers
Jul 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided poster to operator.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Small chest contained food prepared on 07-26 no date marked. Educated operator on proper date marking.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with poster.
Mar 27, 2025Inspection 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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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw octopus stored over ready to eat shrimp in reach-in freezer. Octopus not commercial packaged and shrimp package opened. Person in charge removed and stored appropriately.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong over oven handle. PIC removed and stored appropriately.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils held in standing water at 95F. Person in charge placed water to be reheated.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on stove. Person in charge discarded wiping cloth.
Aug 5, 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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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over dried pollock in reach in freezer chest in dining area. Observed inverted.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small plastic soufflé cup with no handle to dispense rice
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting in mop bucket. Operator inverted
Feb 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Explained to operator correct hand washing technique. Employee rewashed hands.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in three compartment sink. Explained to operator hand washing is done at hand washing sink.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on preparation table.
Nov 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork loin over package of cabbage
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 operator bulletin
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic service trays being stored at hand washing sink. Employee removed
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
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 rice container the handle of the scoop in contact with the rice
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator poster
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop wet nesting in mop bucket.
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.