Japan Inn II
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026
95
Score
Japan Inn II appears in inspection records 14 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 3, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Compared to the broader Weston restaurant scene, where the average is 72, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
14
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over sushi station. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-03: At time of callback inspection still observed until next unannounced inspection **Time Extended**
36-34-5
95
Apr 2, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
43
Feb 9, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Nov 7, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
30
Apr 12, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Apr 11, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed 2 spray cans of insecticide stored on shelf in front of ice machine. Operator discarded items. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 roach on wall next to Ikon freezer in prepping/ dishwasher room. Operator killed roach. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler in cook line - veggie dumpling (53F - Cold Holding); garlic butter (57F - Cold Holding) as per employee items not portioned or prepared today, as per employee item held out of temperature overnight. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler in cook line - veggie dumpling (53F - Cold Holding); garlic butter (57F - Cold Holding) as per employee items not portioned or prepared today, as per employee item held out of temperature overnight. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink in beverage room.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink in beverage room.
31B-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at microwave at cook line
22-08-4
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 at cooler at sushi bar - packaged of ground tuna thawed in reduced oxygen package.
06-09-1
41
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed at reach in freezer in front of dishwasher machine - Raw beef (not commercially packaged) stored over lobster tails (commercially packaged). Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: Observed at reach in freezer in front of dishwasher machine - Raw lamb (commercially packaged) stored over shrimp (not commercially packaged). Operator stored correctly. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handwashing sink next to dishwasher machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
82
Apr 9, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed at reach in freezer in front of dishwasher machine - Raw beef (not commercially packaged) stored over lobster tails (commercially packaged). Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed at walk in cooler - Raw chicken over portioned scallions. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed at preparation/ dishwasher room - 3 roaches crawling behind arctic air refrigerator.
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler in cook line - pork dumplings (58F - Cold Holding); tofu (59F - Cold Holding) as per employee items held out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes, employee placed items in reach in freezer. Items not portioned or prepared today.
03A-02-5
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/ Observed 5 employees engaged in food preparation without accredited manager present.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink next to dishwasher machine. Operator provided item **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink at cook line. Operator provided item. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine outside.
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket stored upright on top of ice machine.
24-05-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed sacks of onions stored in splash area. Onions stored next to handwashing sink near dishwasher machine
08B-36-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handwashing sink next to dishwasher machine.
31B-04-4
33
Jul 11, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 10, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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 at sushi bar - pot of rice with no proper time control label. As per operator item held for 1 hour. Operator placed time label. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at reach in cooler across from grill - Steak and Chicken stored above edamame. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler by triple sink - ny strip (53F - Cold Holding); fillet mignon (56F - Cold Holding. As per operator items held out of temperature for over 4 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler by triple sink - ny strip (53F - Cold Holding); fillet mignon (56F - Cold Holding. As per operator items held out of temperature for over 4 hours. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-16-4
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 at walk in cooler - salmon thawing in sealed package. Operator poke hole in packages. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed Chicken base bucket stored directly on floor at dry storage. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at main grill. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
45
May 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw pork cold held at 61F and shrimp at 58F. Per operator, both items transfer from walk in cooler to flip the cooler .50 hour prior to the inspection. Operator placed both items in reach in freezer for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in wait station used as dump sink, evidence by waste food particles found inside. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust buildup on ceiling tiles and AC vents throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various food items stored on walk-in cooler floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
61
Feb 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 12/22/2023 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-16: Observed same **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
90
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose connected. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. raw shell eggs (61F - Cold Holding), observed eggs on prep cart, per employee eggs held for an hour, manager moved to walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prepared or portioned today. Observed food held; garlic butter (52F - Cold Holding), per operator food held less than one hour, moved back to walk in cooler for a quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm) **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw breaded chicken in bags over box of imitation crab sticks. Employee moved chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sushi station- plastic container, inside sink, employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 12/22/2023 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster emailed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Soiled wiping cloth stored on floor in cook line, Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-14-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Car keys on storage shelf of cleani plates, in front of sushi station - employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
32
Sep 27, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Japan Inn II last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Japan Inn II on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Japan Inn II?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Japan Inn II.
How does Japan Inn II compare to other restaurants in Weston?
Japan Inn II most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Weston average of 72.
Has Japan Inn II's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Japan Inn II have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Japan Inn II means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Japan Inn II inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Japan Inn II is inspected around four times per year on average.
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