RICEUP ASIAN KITCHEN INC
1744 -1748 UNIVERISTY DR, Pembroke Pines FL 33024 · 954-683-9192
Last inspected Feb 17, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Observed raw open steak above shrimp in left ikon freezer. Operator inverted the foods
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025009083 | Dec 3, 2024 | Mar 13, 2025 | $200 |
| 2--2018046649 | Aug 22, 2018 | Dec 20, 2018 | $600 |
| 2--2017017165 | Apr 8, 2017 | Jun 21, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator replaced solution. Chlorine tested 100ppm
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. Observed raw open steak above shrimp in left ikon freezer. Operator inverted the foods
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink by dish area used to dump food as evidence of food debris in hand sink
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at kitchen mini flip top cooler contains deep cut marks
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on front flip top cooler cutting board. Operator removed phone from table
Food stored on floor. Container of produce stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator elevated food
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of mini flip top cooler soiled with food debris
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with debris throughout kitchen
Oct 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs and continued preparing multiple items without washing hands and changing gloves. Reviewed with manager to explain to employee proper handwashing procedures.
Stored food not covered. In walk in cooler, containers of tempura chicken at proper temperature not covered. Manager added lids to containers.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall opposite back prep sink soiled.
Apr 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cooked shrimp, asparagus, and raw fish in sushi case directly on non food grade Bounty paper towels. Employee removed all paper towels during inspection.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Cooked egg rolls in cardboard box in small fliptop lower cooler. Manager moved egg rolls to plastic food grade container.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In left sushi reach in cooler, tray of raw tuna on shelf above bottles of wine, sake, and condiments. Employee rearranged items for proper separation.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Dispenser in men's restroom.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Containers of prepared sauces in kitchen reach in freezer not labeled.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At hand sink by dish machine. Hot water handle stripped.
Faucet/handle missing/damaged at plumbing fixture. Hot water handle stripped at hand sink by dish machine.
Food stored on floor. Case of broccoli and bucket of peeled onions on floor in walk in cooler.
Stored food not covered. Containers of tempura chicken at proper temperature not covered in walk in cooler.
Dec 3, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Box of cold medicine in container on top of small fliptop unit in kitchen. Manager removed medicine.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In left Ikon reach in freezer in kitchen, open case of raw shrimp and boxes of raw fish above open bags of plantains. Manager rearranged all items for proper separation.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In right kitchen Ikon reach in freezer, containers of cooked shrimp and diced cooked pork missing date marks when prepared.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in pump spray bottle on floor by dish machine. Employee labeled as degreaser.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At hand sink in dish area due to damaged faucet.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 1) Metal bowl in container of cooked rice in walk in cooler. 2) Metal container in container of bulk dry rice in storage area. Employee removed both.
Faucet/handle missing or damaged at plumbing fixture. Hot water handle on hand sink in dish area stripped.
Food stored on floor. 1) Buckets of peeled onions on floor in walk in cooler. 2) Container of fryer oil on floor in kitchen prep area.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados with stickers still on them stored in sushi reach in cooler with prepared cut vegetables. Employee washed and removed stickers.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Container of plastic utensils at front counter not stored with all handles presented in same direction.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 1) Containers of salt, sugar, and MSG at cook line not labeled. 2) Squeeze bottle of water at cook line not labeled. Employee labeled all.
May 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 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 scallops, not commercially packaged, stored above cooked shrimp wontons, commercially packaged, stored inside right hand side reach in freezer, in kitchen. Operator properly stored.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Reviewed and provided employee reporting agreement form with operator.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed glass panels stored inside handwash sink at front counter. Operator removed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food in drains of both hand wash sinks inside kitchen. Educated operator on proper usage of hand wash sinks.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at cook line hand wash sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp thawing at room temperature at triple sink in kitchen. Relayed to operator that food must be thawed under cold running water or inside cooler.
Jan 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Non-food grade cardboard used as liner for food ( cooked chicken)inside walk in cooler. Operator removed card board.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No proof provided that one food employe is informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed Employee reporting agreement to manager.
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 ( Lysol )substance not labeled in dining room on top cleaning supplies rolling cart. Operator labeled Lysol
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water temperature at 75 F in hand sink in ware washing area.
Container with cooked chicken not covered in walk in cooler. Operator covered
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of eggs and buckets of sauces on floor inside walk in cooler. Operator elevated
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water 80F next to rice cooker. Operator discarded water
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf under stove soiled with grease in cook line.
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.