Little Japan in Davie

Last inspected:

13702 W Sr 84, Davie, FL 33325
Overview

Little Japan, a 30-seat Japanese restaurant in Davie, has accumulated 159 violations across 19 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.4 violations per inspection—more than 60 percent above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. Proper hand-washing and employee health reporting violations are the dominant pattern, appearing in nearly every recent inspection. High-priority violations for employee health reporting, hand-washing, and consumer advisory citations have been documented in five of the last six inspections. A fire safety violation for a portable fire extinguisher in the red zone was noted in May 2019. The facility received an administrative complaint recommendation in April 2023 and again in May 2025, and a warning was issued in March 2024. The most recent inspection on January 21, 2026 documented 15 violations and was completed with no further action, though it included high-priority citations for employee health reporting, consumer advisory, and proper hand-washing.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

19Inspections
159Violations
0Closures
2Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Little Japan in Davie: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 8.4 violations / inspection 8.4 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg 4.52 violations / inspection 4.52 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Broward County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Little Japan in Davie: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 2 fire violations

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Call Back - Complied

Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Back exit door - From follow-up inspection 2019-05-17: **Time Extended**

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Back exit door

Little Japan in Davie: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)

— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections15 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections15 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections23 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection11 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Little Japan in Davie: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Little Japan in Davie last inspected?
Little Japan in Davie was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 21, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Little Japan in Davie?
The most frequently cited violations at Little Japan in Davie are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting.
How many health inspections has Little Japan in Davie had?
Little Japan in Davie has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Little Japan in Davie find?
Little Japan in Davie was most recently inspected on January 21, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Little Japan in Davie ever been shut down?
No, Little Japan in Davie has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
Has Little Japan in Davie had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Little Japan in Davie has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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