Naori

2220 N University Dr, Sunrise, FL 33322
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Nov 14, 2025
47
Score
High Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Naori, the earliest from 2024. Naori was last inspected on Nov 14, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to eight violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited three times.

By comparison, the average Sunrise facility scores 78, putting Naori on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 4 cracked shell eggs seen in reach in cooler. **Warning**
01B-14-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler scallop (48F - Cold Holding); creamer half and half (48F). As per operator not prepared or portioned today. As per operator out of temperature for 2 1/2 hours. Advised operator to place in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink next to dry storage used to store container. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator states does not have written plan for sushi rice. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with food debris in kitchen. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has mold like substance. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch while prepping food. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee not wearing hair restraint while preparing food. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven in kitchen soiled with food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
47
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
55
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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: - in walk-in cooler; mashed potatoes (54F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (53F - Cold Holding); cooked ribs (52F - Cold Holding); short ribs (56F - Cold Holding); octopus (54F - Cold Holding); shredded chicken (56F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (54F - Cold Holding). Per operator 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 - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: - in walk-in cooler; mashed potatoes (54F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (53F - Cold Holding); cooked ribs (52F - Cold Holding); short ribs (56F - Cold Holding); octopus (54F - Cold Holding); shredded chicken (56F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (54F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. - In flip top cooler **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (76F - Hot Holding). Per operator item has been out of temperature for approximately 1.5 hours. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed mold growth on mashed potatoes in wall-in cooler behind front counter. PIC discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed ready to eat octopus stored below raw fish in walk-in cooler behind front counter. PIC removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed mashed potatoes cooked 2/8/2025 in walk-in cooler behind front counter. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used to hold dirty utensils at front counter. PIC removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in low boy cooler across from dish area, chimichuri prepared 2/16 not date marked. PIC date marked item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee eating at cook line. Inspection informed PIC that eating while cooking is not allowed. **Warning**
12B-01-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping cloth used at preparation table across from cook line. **Warning**
21-10-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed octopus thawed at room temperature in prep sink in kitchen. PIC placed octopus to be thawed in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
29
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: Still observed. **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
90
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed eel sauce prepared 9/11/2024 in walk-in cooler behind sushi bar. See stop sale. **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed eel sauce prepared 9/11/2024 in walk-in cooler behind sushi bar. **Warning**
01B-24-5
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. - Observed in walk-in cooler behind sushi bar sweat potatoes (44-46F - Cooling); eel sauce (44-45F - Cold Holding); rice pudding (45F - Cold Holding). - observed in low boy coolers across from cook line heavy cream (52F - Cold Holding), ; #3 tofu (72F - Cold Holding); Parmesan cheeses (59F - Cold Holding), cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding) Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Observed in walk-in cooler behind sushi bar sweat potatoes (44-46F - Cooling); eel sauce (44-45F - Cold Holding); rice pudding (45F - Cold Holding). - observed in low boy coolers across from cook line heavy cream (52F - Cold Holding), ; #3 tofu (72F - Cold Holding); Parmesan cheeses (59F - Cold Holding), cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding) Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at handwash sink next to storage area. PIC replaced paper towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed cooked octopus opened 9/15/2024 not date marked. PIC date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit used at three compartment sink. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on prep table across from dish washing area. PIC placed wiping cloth in sanitizer solution. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone and drink stored on prep table in wait station. PIC removed phone. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
27
Apr 12, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash signs at bar area.
31B-04-4
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Naori last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Naori on file is from Nov 14, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Naori?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Naori.

How does Naori compare to other restaurants in Sunrise?

Naori most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Sunrise average of 78.

Has Naori's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Naori have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Naori 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 Naori inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Naori is inspected around four times per year on average.