OTORO
1447 S UNIVERSITY DRIVE, Plantation, FL, 33324
Most recent inspection
- Date
- August 24, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Administrative complaint recommended
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 7
- Jurisdiction
- Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL
Violations (7)
- 14-86-1CriticalCorrected on site
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels used to line the bottoms of containers of vegetables in the walk in cooler. Operator removed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 08A-05-6CriticalRepeatCorrected on site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw lobster stored over ready to eat cooked shrimp in the tall cooler in the back of the restaurant. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 29-49-6
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at the bar.
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at the bar.
Basic
- 08B-38-4Corrected on site
Food stored on floor.
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed vegetables stored on the floor in the walk in cooler and sauces stored on the floor by the dry storage area. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 31A-11-4RepeatCorrected on site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the back handwashing sink with metal cookware stored in it and the sushi handwashing sink with sanitizer buckets stored in it. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate
- 31A-09-4RepeatCorrected on site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed back handwashing sink blocked with a table with a rice cooker on it. Operator moved table and rice cooker. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate
- 14-69-4Repeat
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the sushi station.
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the sushi station. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Basic
Source: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 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.