Ukiah Japanese Smokehouse

221 Sw 1St Ave #Cu-2 Ste 1, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Apr 24, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Ukiah Japanese Smokehouse has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 24, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to four violations.

Across the inspection history, “employee handled soiled utensils” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Fort Lauderdale restaurants. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 24, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Employee handled soiled utensils and then handled clean cutting boards without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-13-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top shelf at Cookline - above prep area.

23-03-4

Oct 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Jun 27, 2025

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 3 major violations.

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High Priority - Dish employee handled soiled utensils and then handled clean utensils, without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-13-4

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Walk in cooler - cooked ribs - date marked 6-18. See stop sale.

02C-01-5

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Walk in cooler - cooked ribs - date marked 6-18. See stop sale.

01B-24-5

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Prep sink by cookline.

29-37-4

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Employees, from hire date, without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.

11-26-1

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Sushi rice. Operator filled out Time as a Public Health Control form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

03F-10-5

Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served. Reviewed proper procedures.

01C-03-4

Mar 17, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Ceiling tiles missing throughout kitchen area.

36-36-4

Sep 13, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

May 3, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Jan 9, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ukiah Japanese Smokehouse last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ukiah Japanese Smokehouse on file is from Apr 24, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ukiah Japanese Smokehouse?

Across the inspection record, “employee handled soiled utensils” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ukiah Japanese Smokehouse.

How does Ukiah Japanese Smokehouse compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Ukiah Japanese Smokehouse most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Ukiah Japanese Smokehouse's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Ukiah Japanese Smokehouse have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ukiah Japanese Smokehouse 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 Ukiah Japanese Smokehouse inspected?

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

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