Japan Inn
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
86
Score
The health department has logged 13 inspections at Japan Inn, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 27, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
“Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
The city-wide average for Plantation sits at 77, putting Japan Inn on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door in kitchen. Manager covered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-01-4
Basic - Shelf with rust that has pitted the surface. Bottom shelf of prep table across from ice machine.
14-33-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket 0 ppm.. Remade to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
86
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 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. Dish machine chlorine rat 25 ppm. Advised operator to correct to 50 ppm. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink near front display case used to store sanitizer bucket. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal bags stored next to or above single service items near cook line. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle stored next to plates for customers. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12B-07-4
70
Apr 21, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Mar 18, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
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
61
Mar 10, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
52
Dec 6, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Dec 4, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Observed white rice not discarded after 4 hours (12:00-4:00). **Warning**
03F-04-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach under prep table holding rice cookers next to metal shelves. PIC killed roach and cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Observed white rice not discarded after 4 hours (12:00-4:00). 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 yellow fin tuna thawed in ROP packaging. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-13-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee beverage cup stored on prep table next to flip top cooler in kitchen. **Warning**
12B-02-4
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 yellow fin tuna thawed in ROP packaging. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
06-09-1
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed Three dead roaches on floor at front counter behind chest freezer. 1 dead roach in dining area next to dining table. 1 dead on floor in dry storage area in kitchen. PIC removed, cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
52
Oct 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (154F - Cooking). Employee placed chicken back on grill. Second temperature 185F. **Corrected On-Site**
03C-44-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water under prep sink in kitchen.
36-22-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use at prep table across from cook line.
21-10-4
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 tuna thawed in reduced oxygen packaging in low boy cooler next to rice cooker.
06-09-1
74
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
70
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 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 reading 0ppm. Manager informed to use three compartment sink until unit is fixed. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - walk-in freezer Observed raw chicken stored next to calamari steaks. Chicken not commercially packaged. Manager removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Kitchen, across from stove Observed no handle bowl used to dispense flour. Manager replaced bowl with scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Cooking unit Observed in use utensil stored in standing water at 67F. Employee removed utensil from water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
67
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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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 raw tuna thawed in reduced oxygen packaging, stored in low boy cooler at sushi bar. Operator cut open packaging during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly strip hanging over flip top cooler at cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-08-4
90
Jul 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Japan Inn last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Japan Inn on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Japan Inn?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Japan Inn.
How does Japan Inn compare to other restaurants in Plantation?
Japan Inn most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Plantation average of 77.
Has Japan Inn's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Japan Inn have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Japan Inn 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Japan Inn is inspected around four times per year on average.
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