Koume Japanese Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
55
Score
Across the available record, Koume Japanese Restaurant has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 23, 2026. 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 five violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, which has been cited three times.
Restaurants in Plantation average 77, so Koume Japanese Restaurant trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
12
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
55
Dec 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
41
Feb 19, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Feb 18, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed in low boy cooler and sushi station, none food grade paper used to line salmon.
14-86-1
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. Observed PIC touching ready to eat salad using bare hand.PIC educated about the proper procedure to be used to handle ready to eat food.
09-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk-in cooler crab (55F - Cold holding). Per operator, item was thawed at room temperature at approximately 11:00. Item has been out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Item placed in freezer to rapid cool. Second temperature second temperature 49F at 1:54) . **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in freezer, raw octapus stored next to cooked pork. Employee removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed baby octopus (51F @ 1:12 - Cold Holding since 10:30, second temperature 53F at 2:00); krab salad (48F at 1:15 - Cooling since 10:30, second temperature 49F at 2:00); sea food mix (53F @ 1:12 - Cold Holding since 10:30, second temperature 54F at 2:00). Items are being cooled in walk-in cooler which is at an ambient temperature of 50F. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - 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.
53B-05-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at rice cooker station, in use utensil held at 125F.
10-07-4
43
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed at tuna bar; tuna (44F @ 3:45- Cooling since 12:00); cream cheese (43-51F @ 3:45- Cooling since 12:00); imitation crab (44F @ 3:45- Cooling since 12:00); eel (44F since 3:45- Cooling since 12:00). Unit was not working properly resulting in items not cooling effectively. Items placed in freezer to rapid cool. Items cooled between 43and 40F at 3:15. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03D-15-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed microwave oven soiled with food debris. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed spoon handle stored above fish eggs in low boy cooler at sushi station. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at prep table in kitchen. PIC placed wiping cloth in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed imitation crab stored uncovered in low boy cooler across from cook line in kitchen. **Warning**
08B-12-5
67
Oct 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
64
Aug 2, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed: - Raw octopus touching cooked vegetable gusa in reach in freezer across from cook line. - Cooked vegetables stored below raw sea food in reach in freezer in passage area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Still observed. Employee removed and stored appropriately. **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
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/ Observed Kaoru K. Expired 10/16/2018 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Still observed. **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
78
May 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - low boy cooler at sushi bar. Observed cooked salmon (51-56F - Cold Holding); orange fish eggs (46F - Cold Holding); eel (46F - Cold Holding); imitation krab (45F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items have been in cooler since the day prior to inspection. Items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. - low boy cooler at sushi bar. Observed cooked salmon (51-56F - Cold Holding); orange fish eggs (46F - Cold Holding); eel (46F - Cold Holding); imitation krab (45F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items have been in cooler since the day prior to inspection. Items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed: - Raw octopus touching cooked vegetable gusa in reach in freezer across from cook line. - Cooked vegetables stored below raw sea food in reach in freezer in passage area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled bottles containing soap and degreaser at sink in dish area. **Warning**
41-17-4
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/ Observed Kaoru K. Expired 10/16/2018 **Warning**
53A-03-7
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 igloo at sushi bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed: - Avocado stored on floor in walk-in cooler - Soy sauce stored on floor in kitchen. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored over stove handle. **Warning**
10-20-4
45
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
43
Sep 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Koume Japanese Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Koume Japanese Restaurant on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Koume Japanese Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Koume Japanese Restaurant.
How does Koume Japanese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Plantation?
Koume Japanese Restaurant most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Plantation average of 77.
Has Koume Japanese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Koume Japanese Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Koume Japanese Restaurant 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 Koume Japanese Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Koume Japanese Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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