KIRIN RESTAURANT

Name: KIRIN RESTAURANT
Address: 4285 N SR 7, LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL, 33319, US
Rating: 81.8

4285 N SR 7, LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL 33319

License #1611847

🍱 Japanese/Sushi ℹ️ Categories are auto-assigned based on restaurant names and may not be 100% accurate

81.8 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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KIRIN RESTAURANT in LAUDERDALE LAKES currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 81.8 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 17, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 27 total violations — 4 critical, 6 major, 17 minor.

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The latest inspection on February 17, 2026 had no critical findings, but inspectors still documented 3 major and 4 minor violations.

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At cook line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable
[53B-14-5] 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.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave at cook line soiled with food debris.
[11-03-5] Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Emailed poster to manager.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters at cook line soiled with grease. 2. Flip top opposite entrance door of kitchen soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned during the inspection.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In ware washing area ceiling tiles have water damage and hanging.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pot in handwashing sink opposite steam table. Operator removed during the inspection.

Administrative complaint recommended
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup without handle stored in container of salt in back prep area. Manager removed cup.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wiping cloth under round cutting board on prep table by walk-in cooler. Employee removed cloth.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of low boy cooler at end of cook line soiled.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen. Manager replaced.
[12B-12-5] Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee open container of water stored on shelf above prep table and next to clean plates. Manager removed.
[11-27-4] Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided printed poster to manager.
[21-07-4] Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at 10 ppm at front service area. Employee corrected to 100 ppm.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 3 ceiling tiles in dishwasher area with water damage.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. PREP TABLE// Bean sprouts ( Cold Holding-67F), Cooked mushrooms (47F - Cold Holding); Peas and carrots (65F - Cold Holding). Per manager all foods prepped 2 hours ago. Manager placed in cooler to quick chill.
[08B-49-4] Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In front service area reach in cooler, employee food stored next to public beverages.
[21-09-4] Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Wet wiping cloth on top of prep table at back of kitchen.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Dried tea leaves in containers in front service area uncovered.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at front area salt container. Mold like buildup along baffle in ice machine bin.
[12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook went outside of building and touched door handle when returning and immediately touched raw beef to prepare without washing hands and changing gloves. Reviewed with employees proper handwashing procedures and employee washed hands.
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between wall and prep table near walk-in cooler in kitchen. Manager removed.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled with black mold like buildup at dishwasher area.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1). In walk in cooler, raw duck stored over raw peeled onions in walk in. Manager rearranged for proper storage. 2). In low boy cooler by end of cook line, bowl of raw beef stored over cooked egg custard. Manager rearranged for proper storage.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls throughout kitchen soiled.
[12A-13-4] Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher put up clean dishes immediately after rinsing and loading dirty dishes without first washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing with dishwasher, dishwasher washed hands.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in front service area soiled with food debris .

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