How many health inspections has KAIZEN SUSHI BAR & GRILL had?

KAIZEN SUSHI BAR & GRILL has had 19 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has KAIZEN SUSHI BAR & GRILL ever been shut down?

No, KAIZEN SUSHI BAR & GRILL has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at KAIZEN SUSHI BAR & GRILL?

The most frequently cited violations at KAIZEN SUSHI BAR & GRILL are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Approved food source.

What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?

PEST ENTRY: Unprotected outer openings (doors, windows, vents) allow entry of flies, rodents, birds, and other pests. A single open door can admit hundreds of flies in minutes — each carrying 100+ pathogens. Gaps around doors allow mice (1/4 inch) and rats (1/2 inch) to enter. Birds nest in rafters, contaminating food with droppings carrying Salmonella and Histoplasma. Protect all outer openings: install self-closing doors, tight-fitting screens on windows and vents, air curtains at frequently used entrances, door sweeps on exterior doors. Seal gaps around pipes and utility penetrations. Keep doors closed when not in active use. Maintain screens in good repair — no holes or tears.

KAIZEN SUSHI BAR & GRILL

5640 N FEDERAL HWY STE 3, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

Broward County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: HO LAM INC · License: SEA1613185

KAIZEN SUSHI BAR & GRILL in Fort Lauderdale, FL has 19 inspections on record with 80 total violations (4.2 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

19Inspections

80Violations

0Closures

Data current as of May 29, 2025

Inspection History (19)

May 29, 2025 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 12, 2025 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

Dec 6, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 3, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Nov 25, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Apr 3, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V06 Handwashing facilities

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Dec 11, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V22 Consumer advisory

Dec 1, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Apr 15, 2022 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

Nov 2, 2021 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jan 25, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 22, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

Dec 6, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jul 16, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V41 Toilet facilities

Apr 15, 2019 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Apr 12, 2019 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 20, 2017 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Sep 30, 2016 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

Sep 28, 2016 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 13 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

How Does This Facility Compare?

KAIZEN SUSHI BAR & GRILL has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Broward County average of 0.17 closures per facility. It has averaged 4.2 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.31.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has KAIZEN SUSHI BAR & GRILL had?: KAIZEN SUSHI BAR & GRILL has had 19 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has KAIZEN SUSHI BAR & GRILL ever been shut down?: No, KAIZEN SUSHI BAR & GRILL has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at KAIZEN SUSHI BAR & GRILL?: The most frequently cited violations at KAIZEN SUSHI BAR & GRILL are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Approved food source.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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Last verified: May 29, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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