Broward County, FL, restaurants with the most violations in the last 30 days

Broward County Restaurant ViolationsPhoto byArman Barbuco

While review sites like Google Reviews, Yelp, Facebook, and Foursquare, to name a few, can provide a glimpse into a restaurant's popularity, recent inspection reports from Florida authorities reveal some concerning violations at eateries across Broward County.

According to data from the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, a total of 172 restaurants in the county failed their first inspection over the past 21 days.

In this article, I've listed the Broward County restaurants with the most violations in the past 30 days based on inspections carried out in late April and early May.

Restaurants with the most violations

Topping the list of establishments with the most violations in the popular county over the last 30 days was Sakura Sushi Japanese Restaurant, a 4.4-star rated restaurant on Google reviews in Coral Springs.

Inspectors cited the restaurant, located at 1750 N University Dr., for 25 violations during an April 30 visit, including seven high-priority infractions that required a follow-up inspection. A reinspection on May 1 found the eatery meeting standards despite eight additional violations.

In Dania Beach, Cafe Toque Cubano at 37 S Federal Hwy Ste A racked up 23 violations on May 3, prompting a recommended administrative complaint and follow-up visit. Three days later, inspectors found just one remaining violation but scheduled another check to ensure the issue was addressed.

Also in Dania Beach, Grampa's Bagel Bakery & Deli at 17 SW 1 Street was cited for 20 health violations on April 30 before meeting state standards on May 2.

While some restaurants were able to resolve cited issues quickly, others continue to be monitored by inspectors to ensure compliance.

Broward County Restaurants with Most Violations in Last 30 Days:

1. Sakura Japanese Restaurant - 25 violations, April 30, 2024
2. Cafe Toque Cubano - 23 violations, May 3, 2024
3. Grampa's Bagel Bakery & Deli - 20 violations, April 30, 2024
4. Casa Maya Grill - 19 violations, May 15, 2024
5. Casa Borinquen - 19 violations, May 8, 2024
6. Taverna Opa - 18 violations, May 8, 2024
7. Ocean Alley - 18 violations, May 6, 2024
8. Joe's Wood Grill - 18 violations, April 30, 2024
9. Bellas Pizza & Pasta LLC - 16 violations, May 8, 2024
10. Pinolandia 2 - 16 violations, May 6, 2024
11. Marcos Deli - 16 violations, May 2, 2024
12. Disalvo's Pizza - 15 violations, May 13, 2024
13. Sal's Italian Ristorante - 15 violations, May 13, 2024
14. China Ichiban Buffet - 15 violations, May 13, 2024
15. Sushi Song Hollywood - 15 violations, May 6, 2024
16. Thasos Island Restaurant LLC - 15 violations, May 2, 2024
17. The Den - 15 violations, May 1, 2024
18. Bawarchi Biryanis - Fort Lauderdale - 15 violations, May 1, 2024
19. Ene Tasty Bakery Restaurant Inc - 14 violations, May 10, 2024
20. Sunset Club - 14 violations, May 8, 2024
21. Patagonia Nahuen Cafe - 14 violations, April 30, 2024
22. Grio Express - 14 violations, April 29, 2024
23. Creole Garden Inc - 13 violations, May 14, 2024
24. Shimuja - 13 violations, May 13, 2024
25. Vita Nostra - 13 violations, May 6, 2024
26. Rocco's Pizza - 13 violations, May 6, 2024
27. El Pregon Restaurant LLC - 13 violations, May 6, 2024
28. Mamacita's Mexican Bar & Grill 2 - 13 violations, May 1, 2024
29. Barzola Restaurant II - 13 violations, April 30, 2024
30. Vale Food Company Fort Lauderdale - 13 violations, April 29, 2024