Japan Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
70
Score
Across the available record, Japan Cafe has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 4, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
By comparison, the average Sunrise facility scores 78, putting Japan Cafe on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
70
Oct 27, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
78
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
43
Oct 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed L Ma food handling certificate expired. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-05: Observed same. **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
90
Oct 4, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 30 rodent dropping in bin at dry storage area at food storage area. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork at walk in cooler. Operator properly stored items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed boiled eggs (53F) at reach in cooler in kitchen, as per operator left in cooler overnight not prepped or portioned today. **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. Observed boiled eggs (53F) at reach in cooler in kitchen, as per operator left in cooler overnight not prepped or portioned today. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed L Ma food handling certificate expired. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle not labeled. Operator labeled item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting at air drying rack at triple sink. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed broccoli over washed carrots at walk in cooler. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4
41
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed hard boiled eggs (67-74F @ 2:54- Cooling since 11:30), cooked beef (70F @ 2:50- Cooling since 11:45). Item did not make it to 70 F within 2 hours. See stop sale.
03D-01-5
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 10ppm corrected to 100. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed hard boiled eggs (67-74F @ 2:54- Cooling since 11:30), cooked beef (70F @ 2:50- Cooling since 11:45). Items did not make it to 70 F within 2 hours. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken above raw steak in walk-in cooler. Employee removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed hard boiled eggs (67-74F @ 2:54- Cooling since 11:30). Item was being cooled in deep pan that was covered.
03D-15-4
Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Observed shrimp thawed at room temperature next to reach in freezer. Employee removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
06-06-5
47
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed an accumulation of dust on vents in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-29: Still observed. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
95
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 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 shredded cabbage (41-46F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been in cooler since the day prior to inspection. Items were packed above fill line resulting in top layer falling out of temperature. Stop sale issued on top layer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cabbage (41-46F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been in cooler since the day prior to inspection. Items were packed above fill line resulting in top layer falling out of temperature. Stop sale issued on top layer. Observed pasta (54F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (42-47F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were taken from cooler approximately 1 hour prior to inspection. Operator placed items in walk-in cooler to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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 scoop handle not stored above sugar and rice. Manager removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage stored next to restaurant ingredients on shelf next to cook line. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed an accumulation of dust on vents in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of sauce stored on floor in kitchen. **Warning**
08B-38-4
61
Aug 14, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
43
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter steam table- cooked potatoes 123-125F- hot holding- operator states food out of temperature for 30 minutes- operator placed on stove to be reheated to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-27: At front counter steam table Cooked potatoes 116-125F - Food out of temperature for 30 minutes - operator placed to be reheated on stove top. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
86
Jun 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
55
Jul 29, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut cabbage (47°F - Cold Holding) Observed cut cabbage stacked high above fill line in flip top cooler. Operator removed excess. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handle food and then begin cleaning ice machine.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Observed water bottles and soda cans stored in ice machine ice. See stop sale.
08B-56-4
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed containers of rice, msg, sugar, cornstarch, and flour in dirty containers.
08B-27-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Food stored in ice used for drinks. Observed water bottles and soda cans stored in ice machine ice. See stop sale.
01B-03-5
Intermediate - Can opener soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Chef cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Box containing roll/sheets of plastic wrap has old food debris/soil residue inside.
25-25-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed in front of cookline. **Repeat Violation**
36-06-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. #1: Observed employee beverage on top of sushi station. Operator removed. #2: Observed employee water bottles above food prep surface in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and lunch box stored on shelf above food prep area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Educated operator on proper order.
16-13-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. #1: Observed containers of raw chicken being stored on the floor. #2: observed plastic buckets of soda cans stored on floor. #3: observed buckets of raw shrimp stored in a bucket on floor next to mop sink. #4: observed buckets of soy sauce stored on floor near cookline.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
36-68-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for sugar and msg food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Operator moved handle.
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed floors under prep tables and cooking station to have build up of dirt. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed employee begin to use dirty wiping cloth to clean ice machine.
21-09-4
22
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Japan Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Japan Cafe on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Japan Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Japan Cafe.
How does Japan Cafe compare to other restaurants in Sunrise?
Japan Cafe most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Sunrise average of 78.
Has Japan Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Japan Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Japan Cafe 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 Japan Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Japan Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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