ST BESS KITCHEN
8318 W OAKLAND PARK BLVD, SUNRISE, FL 33351
License #1619948
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Mixed Health Record
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ST BESS KITCHEN in SUNRISE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 79 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on August 3, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 16 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 13 of them so far.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on August 3, 2026 shows 13 observation rows: 2 critical, 4 major, and 7 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
- [11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no proof that food workers are informed of their health responsibilities.
- [13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Chefs in kitchen.
- [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed handwashing sink in kitchen used to catch water.
- [35A-02-8] Live, small flying insects found. Observed 3 live flying insects at dishwashing area. Operator killed and sanitized areas.
- [40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellular phone stored on food preparation table. Operator removed and stored properly.
- [41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed an unlabeled spray bottle at dishwashing area.
- [51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed a c02 tank next to hot water heater not secured
- [24-07-4] Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean pot stored on kitchen floor.
- [36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substances buildup on wall at dishwashing area.
- [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with plantains stored on kitchen floor.
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw fish cold held in flip top cooler at 48-54F. Per operator, fish transfer to unit 3 hours prior to the inspection. Operator removed to freezer for quick chill. -Observed raw oxtail cold held in walk in coo,er at 44F. Oxtail transfer back to cooked 3 hours before the inspection. Advise operator to put item in freezer for quick chill.
- [53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
- [25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases with food containers stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed and stored properly.
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