FLAME JAPANESE HIBACHI
5707 N UNIVERSITY DR, Tamarac, FL, 33321
Most recent inspection
- Date
- May 12, 2026
- Type
- Complaint Full
- Result
- Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 14
- Jurisdiction
- Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL
Violations (14)
- 29-42-4Critical
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed additional vacuum breaker needed at mop sink where splitter added. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Not complied **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 24-07-4
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean pots stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Not complied **Admin Complaint**
Basic
- 08B-49-4
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employees food stored in walk in cooler not identified from restaurant foods. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Not complied **Admin Complaint**
Basic
- 08B-38-4
Food stored on floor. -
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with drinking water and cooking oil stored in floor in kitchen. -Observed bag with carrots stored on walk in cooler floor. Operator removed to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Violation not complied, food stored on floor throughout kitchen and dry storage. **Admin Complaint**
Basic
- 10-06-5
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop with handle stored in container with brown sugar. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Not complied **Admin Complaint**
Basic
- 08B-17-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed water melons stored over cut cabbage and carrots in walk in cooler. Operator relocate melon to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Unwashed avocados stored over cut cabbages. **Admin Complaint**
Basic
- 42-01-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. -
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Not complied **Admin Complaint**
Basic
- 02D-01-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar removed from the original container not labeled. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Not complied **Admin Complaint**
Basic
- 53A-05-6
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Not complied. Observed 5 employees working. **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate
- 31B-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in restroom. -
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in restroom. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Not complied. **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate
- 53B-01-5
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employees training available at this time. -
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employees training available at this time. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: At the time of callback inspection, no proof of employee training available. **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate
- 11-26-1
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. -
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Not complied **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate
- 14-01-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to dispense sugar. -
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to dispense sugar. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Not complied **Admin Complaint**
Basic
- 05-03-4
Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use.
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Observed probe thermometer only used to check hot food. Range start at 50F. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Not complied **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate
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.