Umaizushi

100 Terminal Drive, Terminal 2 Concourse D, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 11 inspections at Umaizushi, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Apr 1, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Compared to the broader Fort Lauderdale restaurant scene, where the average is 80, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
86
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed no approved haacp plan for rice acidification. Emailed special process guidance to operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: Observed same. Time extended 59 days. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-09: Haacp plan application submitted and currently under review. **Time Extended**
03G-50-1
90
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed no approved haacp plan for rice acidification. Emailed special process guidance to operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: Observed same. Time extended 59 days. **Time Extended**
03G-50-1
90
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
67
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed written procedures not completed; foods put on time not listed. Advised operator to list foods held using time as a public health control.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle containing unknown blue solution, stored at bar. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged smoked salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Per operator, fish was removed from freezer to thaw this morning. Employee removed fish from packaging. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe leaking under hand wash sink next to kitchen entrance door. Maintenance repaired during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
29-11-4
74
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
70
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 2 oz plastic cup in container of bulk salt above sushi flattop. Manager removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Umaizushi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Umaizushi on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

How does Umaizushi compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Umaizushi most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Umaizushi's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Umaizushi have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Umaizushi 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 Umaizushi inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Umaizushi is inspected around three times per year on average.