JAPAN INN
1781 N UNIVERSITY DR, Plantation, FL, 33322
Most recent inspection
- Date
- August 10, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 5
- Jurisdiction
- Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL
Violations (5)
- 12A-12-4CriticalCorrected on site
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. . Employee switched from working with raw beef to ready to eat beef and proceeded to grab a clean plate to store cooked food without first removing gloves or washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. . Employee switched from working with raw beef to ready to eat beef and proceeded to grab a clean plate to store cooked food without first removing gloves or washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 03A-02-5Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coffee Station glass Reach in- ; Half and Half (52F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food item in unit less than 4 hours. Manager moved to another reach in cooler to quick chill.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coffee Station glass Reach in- ; Half and Half (52F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food item in unit less than 4 hours. Manager moved to another reach in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority
- 03B-01-6Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Flat Top- l; Cooked Steak (108-125F - Hot Holding) Per Cook food items in unit less than 2 hours. Cook reheated.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Flat Top- l; Cooked Steak (108-125F - Hot Holding) Per Cook food items in unit less than 2 hours. Cook reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority
- 36-32-5
4 Ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. At coffee station.
Basic - 4 Ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. At coffee station.
Basic
- 14-11-5
Gasket in poor repair at Turbo Air reach in cooler
Basic - Gasket in poor repair at Turbo Air reach in cooler
Basic
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL health department. Data refreshed October 12, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.