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ST BESS KITCHEN

8318 W OAKLAND PARK BLVD, SUNRISE, FL 33351

License #1619948

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87 Grade B / 100

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ST BESS KITCHEN in SUNRISE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 87 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 21, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 18 total violations — 2 critical, 5 major, 11 minor.

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Inspections on file
2
Clean inspections
0
Callback visits
0
Latest clean pass
None on file yet

The latest inspection on January 21, 2026 shows 11 observation rows: 2 critical, 3 major, and 6 minor.

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Inspector notes
18
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Inspection timeline

Inspection History

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  • Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • [13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • [21-38-4] Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor at front line.
  • [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee used hand washing sink to fletch water for sanitizer bucket.
  • [36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed wall at 3 compartment sink with accumulation of black mold like substances.
  • [51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -Observed 1 C02 tank in kitchen not secured.
  • [41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser in kitchen area
  • [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener blade.
  • [10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop with handle stored in flour container. Operator removed
  • [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed conch cold held in flip top cooler at 44F. Per operator, conch transfer to unit 3 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice on item for quick chill.
  • [02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed flour removed from the original container not labeled.
  • [22-45-4] Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -Observed employee washing and rinsing food containers without sanitizing. After brief education, employee then set up 3 compartment sink with chlorine sanitizer.
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ST BESS KITCHEN looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?

B record

Solid overall, with enough history that people may still weigh the details differently.

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