UKIAH JAPANESE SMOKEHOUSE
221 SW 1ST AVE #CU-2 STE 1, Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 · 954-299-3661
Last inspected Apr 24, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
SEP 23
MAR 25
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OCT 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 5 small flying insects at inside bar between hand sink and prep sink. Did not observe any flying insects land on food or food contact surfaces. Operator exterminated and removed flies.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Employee handled soiled utensils and then handled clean cutting boards without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top shelf at Cookline - above prep area.
Oct 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - drawers - kimchi (53F). Per operator item placed out approximately an hour ago. Item not prepped or portioned today. Observed item double pan in upper section of flip top. Operator moved item to walk in to quick chill. Cookline - right flip top - cooked corn (41-60F). Observed item sticking out above chill line. Item not prepped or portioned today. Operator moved item to walk in to quick chill. Bar - blue cheese olives (66F). Per operator item placed out 13 minutes ago. Item not prepped or portioned today. Reviewed proper cold holding and Time as a Public Health Control. Operator voluntarily discarded.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
Jun 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dish employee handled soiled utensils and then handled clean utensils, without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Walk in cooler - cooked ribs - date marked 6-18. See stop sale.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Walk in cooler - cooked ribs - date marked 6-18. See stop sale.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Prep sink by cookline.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Employees, from hire date, without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Sushi rice. Operator filled out Time as a Public Health Control form during inspection.
Oyster tags not marked with last date served. Reviewed proper procedures.
Mar 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling tiles missing throughout kitchen area.
Sep 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 11, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented cans present. 1 - #10 can diced tomatoes. 1 - #10 can strips of peeled tomatoes. See stop sale.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 5 small flying insects at inside bar between hand sink and prep sink. Did not observe any flying insects land on food or food contact surfaces. Operator exterminated and removed flies.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cookline flip top drawer - raw fish stored over cooked chicken. Walk in cooler - raw mussels stored over pickles. Operator stored all items properly.
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. Provided handout to operator.
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bar soda guns.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Flour. Operator removed.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
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.