LITTLE JAPAN
13702 W SR 84, DAVIE, FL 33325
License #1618488
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Solid Health Score
How is this score calculated? →LITTLE JAPAN in DAVIE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 90.9 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 21, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 15 total violations — 3 critical, 3 major, 9 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on January 21, 2026 shows 6 observation rows: 1 critical, 1 major, and 4 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at sushi station krab (50-55F - Cold Holding) per employee removed from cooler and placed on sushi station approximately 1.5 hours. Not portion or prepared today. Operator placed in cooler to quickly chill.
- [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed squeeze bottle stored in hand washing sink at front counter. Employee removed.
- [36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed build up of grease and debris behind cook line.
- [08B-49-4] Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored in reach in freezer not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Operator removed.
- [22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- [36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed grease buildup on walls behind fryer
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LITTLE JAPAN looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?
Solid overall, with enough history that people may still weigh the details differently.
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