UMAMI FUSION
17523 PINES BLVD, Pembroke Pines FL 33029
Last inspected Jan 22, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
MAR 24
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OCT 24
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NOV 25
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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 to operator
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jan 22, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 21, 2025Warning 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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Container of medicine improperly stored. Cook line- top of flip top- blood pressure pills, employee removed.
Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed hands in three compartment sink without using soap, then proceed to grabbed a clean cooking spoon to stir fried rice. After instructed employee used proper hand wash sink to wash hands.
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. Tapioca boba, per employee made one hour ago. Employee placed time label.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Preparation area, next to three compartment sink, wood stool in front, employee removed.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Chlorine test strips
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup inside cooked rice, employee removed.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Under prep table storage shelf, employee removed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler Dishwasher area Cook line area. Build up of food debris
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Next to walk in cooler entrance, u dear prep table shelf, lined with cardboard.
Food stored on floor. Bag of corn starch by storage area floor in rear kitchen, employee placed on shelf.
Dec 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 21, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Aug 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 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. Raw pork chops over cooked wonton. Employee moved ready to eat food to top shelf in walk in freezer
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. raw shell eggs (60F - Cold Holding, inside lower cooler, employee stated food held less than 4 hours, employee moved eggs to the walk in cooler for a quick chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prepared or portioned today. beans sprouts (51F - Cold Holding); raw shrimps (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken cutlets (51F); curry sauce (46F - Cold Holding); pork belly rings (50F - Cold Holding), per employee food held less than 4 hours, advised operator to add ice and move time control temperature food to a working cold holding unit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. boba (112F - Hot Holding), per employee food on warmer two hours ago, stated boba can not be keep hot or cold. Advised operator to placed food on time procedures, form emailed and explained to Operator.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Equipment in poor repair. Lower cooler/ flip top in cook line, not keeping food cold to 41F or below. Observed worn out gaskets.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gasket in lower cooler at cook line.
Mar 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 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 to operator
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
Sep 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee moved from cook line to wash a pot cover, using only water, then came back to cook line to grab washed broccoli and carrots to prepare customers order, without washing hands. After instructed, employees washed hands.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Reach in cooler, frozen dumplings stored inside Walmart bag, Employee removed from bag and stored inside food grade clear plastic bag.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep tables along the cook line
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine sanitizer testing strips
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Reach in cooler, next to rice pots, soiled handles. -Hood filters along cook line - mop sink, soiled inside.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. -cook line corridor -inside walk in cooler floor.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed under shelf of prep table in cook line, several cardboards used for lining shelves. Employee removed
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. 3 containers, inside reach in cooler, manager removed.
Food stored on floor. -tray of raw beef inside walk in freezer -gallon of salt by dry hood storage area. Employee removed both items to shelves
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Walk in cooler- cardboard used to cover a container of raw chicken, Employee removed.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.two tongs stored on top of cardboard, employee removed to be clean and sanitized
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Prep table in front of walk in cooler. Manager removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters along cook line - mop sink, soiled inside.
Open dumpster lid.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water faucet, not water, hand wash sink by cook line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler- walk in freezer
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Three wiping cloths along prep tables in cook line, Employee removed to be wash.
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.