FLAME JAPANESE HIBACHI

Name: FLAME JAPANESE HIBACHI
Address: 5707 N UNIVERSITY DR, TAMARAC, FL, 33321, US
Rating: 58.8

5707 N UNIVERSITY DR, TAMARAC, FL 33321

License #1625767

🍱 Japanese/Sushi ℹ️ Categories are auto-assigned based on restaurant names and may not be 100% accurate

58.8 Grade F / 100

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FLAME JAPANESE HIBACHI in TAMARAC currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 58.8 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 11, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 29 total violations — 5 critical, 7 major, 17 minor.

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[05-03-4] Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Observed probe thermometer only used to check hot food. Range start at 50F.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed imitation crab legs thawing at room temperature in kitchen.
[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.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed chef with engaging food preparation with no hair restraints.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to dispense sugar.
[24-07-4] Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean pots stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in restroom.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar removed from the original container not labeled.
[29-42-4] 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.
[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. Observed scoop with handle stored in container with brown sugar.
[08B-38-4] 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.
[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.
[08B-17-4] 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.

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator operating the grill, actively cooking orders with no beard guard
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket on top of ice machine not stored inverted without overhead protection no protection from ceiling debris.
[05-03-4] Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Observed analog thermometer in range of 50F - 550F Thermometer can not accurately read temperatures 41F° and below
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Boxes of oil stored in direct contact with floor inside main kitchen
[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. Unable to locate food employee agreement form
[12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed operator handle customer orders at register, prepare/cook orders, and clean flip top counter with used soiled rag, without proper glove change
[08A-17-6] Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In single door reach in freezer, raw salmon directly over ready to eat boneless chicken wings
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind grill has a build up of food debris and grease
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Flat top grill shelf; shrimp (119F) under no temperature control. As per operator, food kept on shelf for ongoing orders. Operator placed shrimp on grill to reheat to 165F Hot table; white rice (130F - Hot Holding). Observed food in hot table. Hot table setting on low. Operator increased hot table setting and placed rice on grill to reheat to 165F
[10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. In direct contact with ice machine
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils inside kitchen flip top in 41F water
[12A-29-4] Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observe operator with same unchanged soiled glove directly touch white rice at hot table

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