Otoro
1447 S University Drive, Plantation, FL 33324 · Permanent Food Service · License 1623420
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 24 routine inspection2 high priority (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 2 intermediate (fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 3 basic (1 repeat)-18
- Administrative complaint on Aug 24Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score62
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 24, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Observed raw lobster stored over ready to eat cooked shrimp in the tall cooler in the back of the restaurant. Operator stored properly.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.
Observed paper towels used to line the bottoms of containers of vegetables in the walk in cooler. Operator removed paper towels.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Observed back handwashing sink blocked with a table with a rice cooker on it. Operator moved table and rice cooker.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed the back handwashing sink with metal cookware stored in it and the sushi handwashing sink with sanitizer buckets stored in it. Operator stored properly.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
Basic3
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed vegetables stored on the floor in the walk in cooler and sauces stored on the floor by the dry storage area. Operator stored properly.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the sushi station.
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at the bar.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.