Japan Inn Doral
Last inspected: Oct 17, 2025
32
Score
Inspectors have visited Japan Inn Doral seven times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 17, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around 10 violations compared to roughly 15 violations earlier on.
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 63, which Japan Inn Doral's 32 doesn't quite reach. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
7
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher Bar (Chlorine 0ppm). Instructed staff to use main dishwasher while this one is fix.
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale Observed cooked Rice (as per manager on 4hr time). (95F) not time mark, as per kitchen staff for less than two hours, staff labeled with time. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cleaning sponge stored inside handwashing sink from counter area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink kitchen area, staff replaced with new roll. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed rice use for fried rice and rice for sushi on 4hr time and not written procedures on hand.
03F-10-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at east over 3 compartment sink/Dishwasher area.
36-34-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed tuna saku block and salmon thawing in ROP bag label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use,product still semi frozen, requested staff to remove product from bags. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Observed the use of mop sink blocked by cleaning items.
42-02-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at cookline.
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed several cooling unit gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of single service items stored on the floor of an unused walk-in cooler.
25-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed some auxiliary cutting boards with marks not longer cleanable.
14-09-4
32
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer machine at bar area at 0ppm. Manager change chlorine retested at 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a few AC vents soiled/dusted at second floor preparation area and at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed tuna saku still frozen thawing in ROP SEALED packaging, staff was instructed to remove product from ROP and coached in proper thawing process for ROP Fish products . **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed all throughout at several working preparation tables. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
67
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
47
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 15 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler below griddle, raw beef (56F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding). As per chef for less than 2 hours. Chef moved items to another cooler to rapid cool item. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed containers of pooled eggs, garlic butter, sushi rice and lettuce with no time mark. As per chef was for less than 2 hours. Employeee began placing labels onto items during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed a bowl of raw salmon covered with non food grade paper towel. Employee removed paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed in reach in cooler at cook line, raw chicken and raw shrimp stored over bean sprouts. Employee rearranged drawers to proper storage order during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-14-5
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee handle dirty dishes at dish washing area then proceed to plate soups for guest service in clean plates.
12A-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at bar area sink, containers and cleaning supplies stored in sink. Employee removed items from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at bar area.
51-11-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at cook line area.
36-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dusty ceiling vents throughout kitchen and dishwashing area as well as bar area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed packages of salmon and tuna still sealed in vacuum packaging while thawing. Employee began to cut open packages during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cell phone stored at prep table while preparing food. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed several employees with no hair restraints. Chef provided restraints during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stored wet plastic containers at second floor drying racks.
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at bottom of exit door on second floor.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 containers of cooking oil stored on floor next to cook top.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at prep table across from grill. Chef removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exteriors of reach in coolers soiled with food buildup. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed a container traveled limes but container contained garlic butter. Employee removed old label. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket at first floor mop sink.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen area.
21-12-4
20
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
45
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
21
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed eggs on prep line stored in ambient temperature. Manager had employee place in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
03A-03-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handle being used to scoop sugar. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler across meat cooler door handle in disrepair
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed reach in freezer with ice buildup next to sushi station **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled
22-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager had employee hang mop **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Japan Inn Doral last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Japan Inn Doral on file is from Oct 17, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Japan Inn Doral?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Japan Inn Doral.
How does Japan Inn Doral compare to other restaurants in Sweetwater?
Japan Inn Doral most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Sweetwater average of 63.
Has Japan Inn Doral's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Japan Inn Doral have averaged around 10 violations per visit, down from roughly 15 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Japan Inn Doral means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Japan Inn Doral inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Japan Inn Doral is inspected around two times per year on average.
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