Beg for More Japanese & Thai & Tapas
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025
70
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Beg for More Japanese & Thai & Tapas stretching back to 2022. On Dec 30, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “no currently certified food service manager on duty” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
By comparison, the average Fort Lauderdale facility scores 80, putting Beg for More Japanese & Thai & Tapas on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 30, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sushi Cooler. Salmon; (45F)Tuna; (45F) Food items not prepped or portioned today. Operator moved food items to reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink at sushi station used to wash utensils Operator removed utensils **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle contains a clear liquid identified as simple green Operator labeled container **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
70
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee plated ready to eat lettuce with bare hands **Warning**
09-01-4
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/ **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
74
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee washed hands and change gloves **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Employee set up 3Comartment sink to wash, rinse and sanitize Employee cleaned and sanitized ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
22-49-4
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/ Manager arrived during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in employee bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.
21-14-4
61
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
74
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken; (45fF - Cold Holding); Beef (45fF - Cold Holding); **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Employee touched cell phone then proceeded to prepping food **Warning**
12A-29-4
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/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of Jasmine rice stored under dry storage shelf **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawed in bucket in standing water. Located in 3Compartment sink. Employee removed chicken **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee set up sanitizer buckets and placed wiping cloths in bucket **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl found in container of rice. Employee removed container **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on shelf over Flip top cooler. Employee removed cell phone hone **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
45
May 15, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle containing clear liquid located on Chemical Shelf Operator labeled spray bottle **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sink at bar use to store tumblers. Operator removed item. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
53A-02-7
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit used at dishwasher
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee rest room Employee replaced paper towel **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of Onions. Walk In Cooler Operator remove onions off the floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Drink ice next to handwash sink at bar
08B-54-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed ice scoop **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in employee rest room
32-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
43
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken next to cooked mushrooms Owner moved chicken to lower shelf WIC **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to 3 Compartment sink . Owner replaced paper towel **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in Employee bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone Employee removed cell phone **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Flour, Dry storage, Flour Owner placed flour on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Walk In Cooler. Owner placed thermometer in Walk In Cooler **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Employee rest room
36-64-5
45
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
25
May 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
61
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm); operator corrected Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
High Priority - 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. Raw chicken over seafood - operator moved chicken to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels with fresh cut vegetables - operator removed towels. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
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/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Beg for More Japanese & Thai & Tapas last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Beg for More Japanese & Thai & Tapas on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Beg for More Japanese & Thai & Tapas?
Across the inspection record, “no currently certified food service manager on duty” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Beg for More Japanese & Thai & Tapas.
How does Beg for More Japanese & Thai & Tapas compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Beg for More Japanese & Thai & Tapas most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Beg for More Japanese & Thai & Tapas' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Beg for More Japanese & Thai & Tapas have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Beg for More Japanese & Thai & Tapas means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Beg for More Japanese & Thai & Tapas inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Beg for More Japanese & Thai & Tapas is inspected around four times per year on average.
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