FLORIDA HIBISCUS

Name: FLORIDA HIBISCUS
Address: 8344 W OAKLAND PARK BLVD, SUNRISE, FL, 33351, US
Rating: 40.2

8344 W OAKLAND PARK BLVD, SUNRISE, FL 33351

License #1624884

40.2 Grade F / 100

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FLORIDA HIBISCUS in SUNRISE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 40.2 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 1, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 37 total violations — 6 critical, 9 major, 22 minor.

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The latest inspection on April 1, 2026 included 1 critical violation, 2 major, and 5 minor.

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Inspection History

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Administrative complaint recommended
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marked on cooked chicken wings and fish in walk in cooler. Per operator, both items cooked yesterday more than 24 hours.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at front line.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler and freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of black mold like substances buildup on can opener blade.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken cold held at 50F at cook line Per operator chicken removed from walk in cooler 2 hours prior to the inspection. Operator removed to cooler
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of black mold like substances buildup on can opener holster.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. -Observed uncovered containers with cooked fish stored in walk in cooler.

Warning Issued
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked rice cold held at 47-52F and cooked chicken wings at 46F. Per operator, rice placed in unit from yesterday and chicken wings on 02/08/2026. No item was prepared or removed from unit today. See stop sale.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Operator no date marked on cooked chicken wings stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, chicken cooker on 02/08/2026.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked rice cold held at 47-52F and cooked chicken wings at 46F. Per operator, rice placed in unit from yesterday and chicken wings on 02/08/2026. No item was prepared or removed from unit today. See stop sale.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of brown like substances buildup on can opener holster.
[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. Observed employee drinking from an open container in kitchen area. Employee went to dining room.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -Observed hotel and restaurant license expired on 12/01/ 2925
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch and bracelet while engaging in food preparation. Operator removed items.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substances buildup inside ice machine.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler and freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Observed raw duck stored over bag with cabbages in walk in cooler.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cookline.
[10-14-5] Ice bucket stored on floor between uses at ice machine.

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