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1447 S UNIVERSITY DRIVE, Plantation FL 33324 · 678-978-6445
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 9 visits since March 2024
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 2 live flying insects landing on wall in dishwashing area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels used to line the bottoms of containers of vegetables in the walk in cooler. Operator removed paper towels.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw lobster stored over ready to eat cooked shrimp in the tall cooler in the back of the restaurant. Operator stored properly.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed back handwashing sink blocked with a table with a rice cooker on it. Operator moved table and rice cooker.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the back handwashing sink with metal cookware stored in it and the sushi handwashing sink with sanitizer buckets stored in it. Operator stored properly.
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Food stored on floor. Observed vegetables stored on the floor in the walk in cooler and sauces stored on the floor by the dry storage area. Operator stored properly.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the sushi station.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at the bar.
Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch her face to readjust her glasses and the began handling ready to eat foods but didn't wash their hands or change their gloves. Employee washed hands and changed their gloves.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored over ready to eat cheese and cilantro in the left lowboy cooler at the sushi station. Operator stored properly.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sinks by grills blocked with a table and a rice cooker. Operator made the handwashing sinks accessible.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink by grills with a scrapper for the grill in it. Operator removed item from the sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed take out container used to scoop rice in the dry storage area. Operator removed take out container.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cellphone stored over the prep area in the kitchen. Operator stored properly.
Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature. Operator placed under cold running water.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the sushi station.
Jan 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 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 chicken stored over raw fish in the walk in freezer. Operator stored properly.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing near cook line blocked with a table and rice cooker. Operator made handwashing sink accessible.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed several metal containers in the dishwashing area with wet nesting. Operator stored to allow air drying.
Food stored on floor. Observed food on the floor in the walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
Ice buildup in walk in freezer.
Oct 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 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 ground beef stored over ready to eat cheese in the left reach in freezer by the walk in cooler. Also raw salmon stored over ready to eat vegetables in the right reach in freezer by the walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 raw ground tuna in the walk in cooler thawing in its commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging. As per operator, items not prepped thawing overnight. See stop sale.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink at sushi counter with sanitizer buckets in it. Observed handwashing sink at bar with a strainer for dumping drinks. Advised operator on proper handwashing sink procedures and operator removed strainer, cleaned and sanitized the handwashing sinks.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory for raw or undercooked oysters. Inspector emailed a copy of the oyster advisory. Operator printed out and hung up on the wall.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in dry storage area a container of ponzu sauce with a plastic bowl without a handle used to scoop the sauce. Operator removed bowl.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice buckets on top of ice machine not inverted. Operator stored properly.
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 raw ground tuna in the walk in cooler thawing in its commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging. As per operator, items not prepped thawing overnight. See stop sale.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in both unisex bathrooms no covered waste receptacle.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed in dry storage area an insect control device installed over onions and containers of oil.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in dishwashing area several containers with old labels still attached to clean dishes. Operator removed labels, rinsed and sanitized the dishes.
Mar 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed on cook line rice cooker in front of hand washing sink. Employee removed.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at the bar.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple spray bottles with multi purpose cleaner not labeled on cart in dishwasher area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense sushi rice and ponzu sauce.
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 on speed rack in walk-in cooler commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Tuna 32F bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on shelf above the flip top cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple containers of cooking oil stored on the floor in storage area.
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 panko container the scoop handle in contact with panko.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons stored in standing water 73F at sushi station.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of takeout containers stored on the floor in storage area.
Oct 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 2 live flying insects landing on wall in dishwashing area
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed case with raw chicken stored over container with cooked rice in walk in cooler.
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. -Observed at 11:15 a.m., no time mark on cooked rice at cookline held using time asa public health control. As per operator, rice transfer from walk in cooler at 11:00 a.m. Operator correctly time mark rice.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed hand wash sink at dishwashing area block with garbage container. Operator relocate container. -Observed hand wash sink at cookline block with rice cooker.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at dishwashing area. Operator replenished.
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 some employees training certification expired on 10/21/2024
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -Observed C02 tanks at drinks fountain not secured.
Food stored on floor. -Observed bags with rice stored on dry storage floor. -Observed various containers and cases with food items stored on walk in cooler and freezer floor.
Plumbing system in disrepair. -Observed plumbing fixtures at hand wash sink at dishwashing area in disrepairs.
Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed cases with takeout containers stored on dry storage floor.
Apr 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. On the cookline, raw beef was stored behind the cooked chicken. The items were switched.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the sushi station, cooked mushrooms (54F - Cold Holding). The mushrooms were on the station for less than 2 hours. The mushrooms were moved to refrigeration to chill and cold hold.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the sushi station. The spoons were removed.
Apr 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Observed sushi rice stored at sushi bar without time mark. Per operator, sushi rice prepared 3.5 hours prior to inspection. Operator put time mark on sushi rice.
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/ Jimmy Meas 09/29/2020 expired ServSafe
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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 raw tuna stored inside packaging indicating removal upon thawing. Operator cut open packaging to allow oxygen flow.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of raw chicken stored on walk in freezer floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign for hand wash sink at sushi bar. Provided hand wash sign to operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed crab thawing in standing water, inside prep sink in kitchen. Operator turned on cold, running water.
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