SAIKO-I SUSHI LOUNGE AND HIBACHI
8160 W BROWARD BLVD, Plantation FL 33324
Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 4 visits since October 2025
OCT 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 5 small flying insects in the dishwashing area landing on walls and bottles of chemicals. Observed approximately 2 small flying insects at the bar landing on the bar and bottles of syrups.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Aug 4, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 3, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 5 small flying insects in the dishwashing area landing on walls and bottles of chemicals. Observed approximately 2 small flying insects at the bar landing on the bar and bottles of syrups.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels used to line a container of crispy noodles. Operator removed paper towels.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat mushrooms in the walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw mechanically tenderized steak stored over raw fish, raw chicken stored over raw beef and raw chicken stored over raw steak in the walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shrimp (56F - Cold Holding); fried shrimp (80F - Cold Holding). As per operator, items have been in cooler for less than 2 hours. Operator placed into cooler to quick chill.
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. Observed cooked rice held for Time as a Public Health Control without a time marking As per operator, rice was made approximately 1 hour ago. Operator properly labeled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer buckets stored in the handwashing sink by the triple sink. Operator removed buckets from the sink.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed take out containers used to scoop flour on the cook line. Operator removed take out containers.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Food stored on floor. Observed raw fish stored on the floor by the dishwashing area. Operator stored properly.
Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Observed raw fish thawing in a bucket by the dishwashing sink. Operator placed under cold running water.
Hood vents soiled with accumulated food debris or grease.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knives.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed wiping clothes.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use throughout kitchen.
Feb 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 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 chicken not in its commercial packaging stored over ready to eat ice cream in the walk in freezer. Operator stored properly.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink by the dishwashing area blocked with a mop bucket and plastic buckets. Operator made handwashing sink accessible.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a handwashing sink near the dishwashing area with a sanitizer bucket stored in it. Operator removed sanitizer bucket.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed take out container used to dispense rice near the triple sink. Operator removed take out container.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice buckets on top of the ice machine not stored inverted. Operator stored properly.
In-use knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment near the ice machine. Operator removed knives.
Oct 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink a splitter on the faucet without a vacuum breaker.
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.