MINATO JAPANESE BUFFET

Name: MINATO JAPANESE BUFFET
Address: 9045 PINES BLVD, PEMBROKE PINES, FL, 33024, US
Rating: 81.6

9045 PINES BLVD, PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33024

License #1620257

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81.6 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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MINATO JAPANESE BUFFET in PEMBROKE PINES currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 81.6 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 18, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 11 total violations — 5 critical, 4 major, 2 minor.

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Warning Issued
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed at cook line , employee pain killers and over flip top. Employee removed and stored away from food.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in low boy opposite back entrance door - raw fish (47F - Cold Holding); raw crab (50F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were placed in cooler less than two hours ago. Advised operator to placed items in freezer to quick chill . Items were placed in freezer to quick chill.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to fryer. Operator provided during the inspection.
[53B-05-5] Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At cook line , bowl with no handle used to dispense vinegar. Operator discarded during the inspection.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in flip top opposite cook line , raw salmon stored over cooked potatoes . Operator reorganized storing raw salmon to the lower shelf.

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