OTORO

Name: OTORO
Address: 1447 S UNIVERSITY DRIVE, PLANTATION, FL, 33324, US
Rating: 78.5

1447 S UNIVERSITY DRIVE, PLANTATION, FL 33324

License #1623420

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78.5 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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OTORO in PLANTATION currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 78.5 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 3, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 25 total violations — 5 critical, 6 major, 14 minor.

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The latest inspection on March 3, 2026 shows 10 observation rows: 2 critical, 3 major, and 5 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[06-06-5] Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature. Operator placed under cold running water.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored over ready to eat cheese and cilantro in the left lowboy cooler at the sushi station. Operator stored properly.
[12A-25-4] Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch her face to readjust her glasses and the began handling ready to eat foods but didnt wash their hands or change their gloves. Employee washed hands and changed their gloves.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sinks by grills blocked with a table and a rice cooker. Operator made the handwashing sinks accessible.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
[01C-03-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed take out container used to scoop rice in the dry storage area. Operator removed take out container.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink by grills with a scrapper for the grill in it. Operator removed item from the sink.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cellphone stored over the prep area in the kitchen. Operator stored properly.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the sushi station.

Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in dry storage area a container of ponzu sauce with a plastic bowl without a handle used to scoop the sauce. Operator removed bowl.
[35B-02-4] Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed in dry storage area an insect control device installed over onions and containers of oil.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in dishwashing area several containers with old labels still attached to clean dishes. Operator removed labels, rinsed and sanitized the dishes.
[02A-01-5] Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory for raw or undercooked oysters. Inspector emailed a copy of the oyster advisory. Operator printed out and hung up on the wall.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink at sushi counter with sanitizer buckets in it. Observed handwashing sink at bar with a strainer for dumping drinks. Advised operator on proper handwashing sink procedures and operator removed strainer, cleaned and sanitized the handwashing sinks.
[06-09-1] Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw ground tuna in the walk in cooler thawing in its commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging. As per operator, items not prepped thawing overnight. See stop sale.
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. Observed in both unisex bathrooms no covered waste receptacle.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw ground tuna in the walk in cooler thawing in its commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging. As per operator, items not prepped thawing overnight. See stop sale.
[08A-02-6] Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw ground beef stored over ready to eat cheese in the left reach in freezer by the walk in cooler. Also raw salmon stored over ready to eat vegetables in the right reach in freezer by the walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice buckets on top of ice machine not inverted. Operator stored properly.

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