Mikan Japanese Restaurant

12502 Pines Blvd, Pembroke Pines, FL 33027

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Mikan Japanese Restaurant has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Mar 5, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

“Food stored on floor” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Mikan Japanese Restaurant's latest score of 95 sits above the Pembroke Pines average of 79. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 5, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Dec 12, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Nov 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Aug 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Chest freezer, portioned raw salmon over vanilla ice cream container, employee placed salmon under ice cream **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food inside reach in cooler.

08B-49-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Serving spoon for rice, employee removed from water, cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink inside reach in freezer

12B-13-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Several set and soiled wiping cloths on dishwasher and storage area. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**

21-09-4

Jan 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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), manager primed sanitizer, chlorine sanitizer at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

22-41-4

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 00ppm), employee made new solution, chlorine sanitizer at 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

21-07-4

Oct 4, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

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. Two doors freezer, raw beef over raw salmon. Employee placed salmon over beef shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-17-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Next to triple sink, two gallons blocking the sink, employee removed **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

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. Emailed poster. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

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/ 5/11/23

53A-03-7

Basic - Food stored on floor. Two containers of corn starch, Employee placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Jul 15, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line cutting board of flip top

14-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Corridor, next to restrooms, bag of rice. Employee removed and placed on shelf -kitchen entrance , two gallons of soy sauce Employee removed and placed on shelves Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Two ice cream scoops, operator turned on device to maintain water moving.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Sliding glass door cooler- gaskets containing food debris

22-16-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop seating on floor of mop sink. Employee stored properly **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mikan Japanese Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mikan Japanese Restaurant on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mikan Japanese Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mikan Japanese Restaurant.

How does Mikan Japanese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?

Mikan Japanese Restaurant most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Pembroke Pines average of 79.

Has Mikan Japanese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mikan Japanese Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mikan Japanese Restaurant 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 Mikan Japanese Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mikan Japanese Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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