TOP NOTCH DELICATESSEN & CATERING

Name: TOP NOTCH DELICATESSEN & CATERING
Address: 5712 W HALLANDALE BEACH BLVD, HOLLYWOOD, FL, 33023, US
Rating: 49.2

5712 W HALLANDALE BEACH BLVD, HOLLYWOOD, FL 33023

License #1621042

🚚 Catering/Food Truck ℹ️

49.2 Grade F / 100

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September 16, 2026 · 8 findings · 0 critical

Routine - Food

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TOP NOTCH DELICATESSEN & CATERING in HOLLYWOOD currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 49.2 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 11 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 16, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 61 total violations — 12 critical, 10 major, 39 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[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 cooked pork, cooked chicken, and cooked black beans, all 25-36 hours since preparation and no date marks. Operator added dates.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed on chest freezer with broken hinge.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed blue cutting board with build up of mold like substance.
[14-74-7] Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed broken hinge on chest freezer.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed blue cutting board DEEPLY grooved. Operator states he will dispose of.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles and gaskets.
[36-01-4] Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease build up under cook line stove area.
[38-02-4] Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Insufficient lighting in ware washing area.

Disposition: Emergency order recommended
[35B-09-4] Screen in window torn/in poor repair - vermin present.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler lower shelf soiled. Manager cleaned during inspection.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 4 ceiling tiles front counter in disrepair.
[35B-01-4] Exterior window has a gap that opens to the outside in kitchen.
[38-01-4] Light shield damaged/in disrepair. 2 light shields damaged front counter.
[33-34-4] Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Front of kitchen, entrance of kitchen and back of establishment not Maintained clean and organized
[14-11-5] Triple doors reach in cooler in kitchen in poor repair. Instructed Manager not to stored TCS items in unit.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe. Hand washing sink in kitchen.
[35A-09-4] Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1) 1 live rodent in storage area entrance of kitchen. 2) 1 dead rodent under prep table in kitchen.
[35A-04-4] Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1) 5 rodent droppings on shelf next to storage area at kitchen entrance. 2) 5 rodent droppings on shelves next to hand washing sink away from kitchen.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. True triple doors reach in- ; Cooked chicken (48-50F - Cold Holding); Cooked rice (51F - Cold Holding); Cooked goat (47-49F - Cold Holding). Per Cook food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed unit leaking water. See stop sale
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. True triple doors reach in- ; Cooked chicken (48-50F - Cold Holding); Cooked rice (51F - Cold Holding); Cooked goat (47-49F - Cold Holding). Per Cook food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed unit leaking water. See stop sale
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Commercial soap dispenser stored in employee hand washing sink in kitchen. Manager removed.