JAPAN INN II
1798 MARKET STREET, Weston, FL, 33326
Most recent inspection
- Date
- August 27, 2026
- Type
- Complaint Full
- Result
- Administrative complaint recommended
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 15
- Jurisdiction
- Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL
Violations (15)
- 03A-02-5CriticalRepeat
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at sushi station cooked shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); cooked eel (47F - Cold Holding) per operator removed from walk-in cooler and placed in unit approximately 1.5 hours not portion or prepared today. Operator placed in reach in freezer to chill quickly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 12A-12-4CriticalRepeat
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee handling raw chicken,shrimp,steak, change gloves then handled single serve container of rice without washing hands. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 12A-29-4Critical
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee bring dirty bowl to dishwasher and then remove gloves placed new pair on then engaged in food preparation without washing hands.
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 in walk-in cooler raw tenderloin store over a container dim sum sauce. Operator stored correctly **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 10-01-5Corrected on site
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in rice container the scoop handle in contact with the rice. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 22-08-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cook line has accumulation of food debris.
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cook line has accumulation of food debris.
Basic
- 38-07-4
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Back kitchen
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Back kitchen
Basic
- 12B-13-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee beverage container stored in reach in freezer.
Basic
- 31A-11-4Repeat
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spray bottle stored in hand washing sink by exit door
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spray bottle stored in hand washing sink by exit door **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate
- 53B-14-5
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate
- 10-07-4Repeat
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed next to sushi rice a container of In-use utensil stored in standing water 70F **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 41-17-4
Spray bottle containing toxic glass cleaner substance not labeled.
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic glass cleaner substance not labeled.
Intermediate
- 14-09-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. One green cutting board
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. One green cutting board
Basic
- 13-04-4
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Sushi station
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Sushi station
Basic
- 08B-38-4Corrected on site
Food stored on floor. Bag of onions stored on storage room floor Employee elevated
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions stored on storage room floor Employee elevated **Corrected On-Site**
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.