SAKURA RAMEN
15771 SHERIDAN STREET, Southwest Ranches FL 33331 · 646-309-6792
Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee plate a fried donut with bare hand. Operator discarded at will.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026025670 | Feb 18, 2026 | May 6, 2026 | $400 |
| 2--2025070366 | Aug 26, 2025 | Oct 13, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Ceiling tile missing. Above walk-in cooler
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to three compartment sink.
Jul 8, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored in contact with t shirt bags in freezer chest.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in open flip top cooler hard boiled eggs (47F - Cold Holding); sliced cooked pork (47F - Cold Holding); fried tofu (44-47F - Cold Holding); kimchi (44-47F - Cold Holding); egg rolls (51F - Cold Holding); breaded shrimp (51F - Cold Holding) per operator items removed from walk-in cooler and placed in unit less than 2 hours not portion or prepared today. Operator placed ice underneath items and closed lids.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Jian Wu Zheng issued 12/16/2020
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dump sanitizer solution in hand washing sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed left side interior of ice machine
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with out handle inside rice cooker.
Ceiling tile missing. Above walk-in cooler
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items stored on the floor in walk-in cooler pan of cooked sliced pork,raw pork
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to three compartment sink.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve items not stored inverted on shelf above flip top on cook line
Stored food not covered. Multiple food items in walk-in cooler pan.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 Ppm. Operator made new solution rechecked 50 Ppm
Feb 18, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 Ppm chlorine. Operator added chlorine rechecked 100 Ppm.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked pork (54-56F - Cooling) in walk-in cooler. Per operator prepared 24 hours ago. Held in walk-in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs 71F in storage room. Per operator held out of temperature less than 2 hours. Operator placed in walk-in cooler to chill
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked pork (54-56F - Cooling) in walk-in cooler. Per operator prepared 24 hours ago. Held in walk-in cooler overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler beans spout (45-47F - Cold Holding) per operator removed from walk-in cooler (not portion or prepared today) and placed in holding unit. Held out of temperature less than 3 hours. Operator voluntarily discarded. Observed fried tofu (47F - Cold Holding) per operator operator removed from walk-in cooler (not portion or prepared today) and placed in holding unit. Held out of temperature less than 3 hours. Operator voluntarily discarded.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed rice cooker pot stored in hand washing sink. Employee removed.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Curry sauce prepared 2/16 not date marked in walk-in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior right side has an accumulation of black/green mold-like substance.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop stored in standing water temperature 79F located by rice cooker pot
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwashing sink by three compartment sink.
Aug 26, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler - sliced beef (51F - Cold Holding); chicken nugget (50F - Cold Holding) as per employee items not portioned or prepared today. Items held out of temperature for approximately 2 hours.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal phone stored on top of beer case. Employee removed and stored correctly.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed at walk in cooler - personal drink store with food to be served to customers. Employee removed and stored correctly. Observed at flip flop cooler - yogurt stored with food to be served to customers. Employee removed and stored correctly.
Apr 2, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed Hot shot spay can stored in dry goods room
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed at reach in freezer - raw ribs (not commercially packaged) stored over Ready to Eat dumplings.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at walk in cooler - raw pork stored over sliced cabbage.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on prepping table in front of triple sink - cooked pork (66F - Cold Holding); sliced pork (51F - Cold Holding) as per operator items held out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Items not portioned or prepared today. As per employee items left outside cooler by accident.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine at front.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of oil stored directly on the floor near fryer. Observed in walk in cooler - container of eggs stored directly on the floor.
Dec 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
7 High priority1 Intermediate4 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. Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs then proceeded to plate food without washing hands.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee plate a fried donut with bare hand. Operator discarded at will.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed insecticide stored on shelf above mop sink. Operator discarded at will.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at chest freezer with sliding glass doors - raw pork not separated from frozen baked cakes. Operator stored correctly.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed in dry storage room - raw shell eggs (74F - Cold Holding) boxes of raw shell eggs stored at room temperature. As per operator eggs delivered 3 hours prior to inspection and forgot to put in walk in cooler - operator placed eggs in walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in container of prepping table in front of grill - cooked beef (86F - Hot Holding); cooked pork (126F - Hot Holding) as per operator items held for future orders. As per operator items held out of temperature for approximately 1 hours, operator discarded at will.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed insecticide stored next to jugs of cooking wine on shelf above mop sink. Operator discarded insecticide at will.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink next to triple sink. Observed at handwashing sink in front counter area. Operator provided items.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed license certificate.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed pot of boiled pork in front of fryer station.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed pot boiled boba and rice maker pot stored underneath handwashing sink next to triple sink.
Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of soy sauce stored directly on floor near rear exit.
May 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Poster emailed.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cook line, next to triple sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters, substantial build up of grease
Feb 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. raw shell eggs (78F - Cold Holding), observed eggs on top of stove, per operator food out less than 4 hours, eggs removed and placed on walk in cooler-top shell for a quick chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. boba (78F - Cold Holding) raw shell eggs (78F - Cold Holding), observed cooked boba left on front counter to ambient temperature without time procedures. Form emailed and explained to operator
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. Poster emailed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter, employee provided.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter, employee provided
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Front counter
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee making boba drinks.
Equipment in poor repair. Cover of long chest freezer- cover with rust
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cook line, next to triple sink.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters, substantial build up of grease
Aug 31, 2023Inspection 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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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Main kitchen hand washing sink at cook line- observed sanitizer bucket inside hand washing sink. Operator removed sanitizer bucket.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter across from ice machine- observed no paper towels at hand washing sink. Operator provided paper towels.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Front counter- observed ice scoop handle inside ice. Operator removed ice scoop.
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