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4191 TAMIAMI TRL S, VENICE · Sarasota County

Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle next to soda, machine, plates, and glasses at bar area. Employee removed chemical for proper storage.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs in reach in cooler over garlic bread and salad dressings. Cook moved shell eggs to bottom shelf.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observe him wash sink at bar area blocked by large metal lid, electrical cord and Internet cords running through sink. Observed staff removed all items from hand wash sink.
Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Observed menu lists shrimp scampi, using large Gulf shrimp. Upon review of Cheney Brothers invoices with cook and manager on duty. Location is using White India 21/25 shrimp.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board at cooks line. Observed cook remove towels from use.
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1192 JACARANDA BLVD, VENICE · Sarasota County

Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed cooked chicken and cooked egg rolls held under time as public health control with no time marking. The operator stated the above foods have been held for 1 hour.
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed cough drops on a shelf above the to go prep table. The operator properly stored the cough drops.
Metal digital stem-type thermometer soiled.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in the reach in freezer with no door handle. Both raw foods had been removed from the original packaging.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 dented cans of ketchup. Operator segregated the cans for return.
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TASTES OF THE PHILIPPINES

1987 RINGLING BLVD, SARASOTA · Sarasota County

No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit for the wiping cloth sanitizer.

4003 CLARK RD, SARASOTA · Sarasota County

Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Plumbing system in disrepair.Observed hot water faucet not working properly in hand sink in kitchen across from cook line. Water trickling out.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer.

563 US HWY 41 BYP, VENICE · Sarasota County

Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile and dining room by front counter area with signs of water damage.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observe puddle of standing water by front counter on customer side, puddle of water was underneath ceiling tile that has signs of water damage. Operator has placed wet floor signs around area.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed coffee, stirring spoons at front counter by coffee machine in 75° standing water.

1580 BLVD OF THE ARTS, SARASOTA · Sarasota County

Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employees training expired on 9/8/26
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Packaged house made vegetable soup stored in the display reach in cooler in the front counter area with no label. Owner placed a date mark on the soup.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. House made vegetable soup stored in the display reach in cooler in the front counter area with no date mark. Chef started the soup was prepared on site on 10/5. Chef placed a date marked on the soup.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Sausage thawing at room temperature next to the cook line. Owner placed the sausage in the reach in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on a preparation table. Employee removed the phone.
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3250 DESOTO RD, SARASOTA · Sarasota County

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Owner removed the can opener to be sanitized.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Food container stored in the hand wash sink. Owners removed the food container.

HONEY VEIL SOUTH MIAMI

5748 SUNSET DR UNITS 6 & 7, SOUTH MIAMI · Dade County

Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license; 10/26.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no form or kit.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment not matching only set of plans on file through division. Observed front counter remodel with baking area, observed 1 hand sink and 1 dump sink in front of house. Observed in back kitchen separated by swing door, triple sink, dish machine and mop sink area with dry food racks, walk in cooler and 2 reach in freezers.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees with bracelets and watches.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of cooking equipment soiled.
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360 SAN LORENZO AVE STE# 1500, CORAL GABLES · Dade County

Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling and vents throughout kitchen soiled
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood filters at cook line soiled with grease build up
Equipment in poor repair. Observed flip top cooler handle and lid detached from cooler.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at standing reach in cooler next to dish washing area.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing above coffee station area of kitchen.

LA CARRETA MIA C-26-A

4200 NW 21 ST CONC D-37, MIAMI · Dade County

Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor under shelves soiled in the storage area. Observed floor next to the cafeteria dishwasher, and back of the cafeteria dishwasher with heavy soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled on the back area under fan, observed grease buildup behind steamers located in the second cook line, prep area, observed wall soiled under the three compartment sink, observed wall soiled in the kitchen area, observed wall behind ice machines, observed heavy soiled next to the flat grill.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed boiler 127174 with no certification.

12039 SW 132 CT UNIT 6, MIAMI · Dade County

Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Observed establishment operating without license from Division of Hotels and restaurants.
Observed non food grade bags used to store beef in vertical reach in freezer at preparation area.
Observed cooked ground chicken in reach in cooler across from cook line, as per operator stored for longer than 24 hours without date marking.
Observed ceiling tile missing above preperation area on kitchen.
Observed shelves in reach in coolers throughout across from cook line rusted and pitted.
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219 S ANDREWS AVE, FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler, raw ground beef patties were stored over cooked chicken. The chicken was moved
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. The establishments probe thermometer read 24F in a container of ice water during calibration. Inspectors probe thermometer read 32F.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the seasoning bins on the shelf over the prep table, small portion cups were stored inside and used to dispense the food. The items were removed
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On the clean pot and pan shelving, a quart container was dry with an old label still attached. The container was returned to the dish area

BONEFISH MACS SPORTS GRILLE

6174 W SAMPLE RD, CORAL SPRINGS · Broward County

Equipment in poor repair. The handle on the drawer under the char grill is broken.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the bin of seasoning, a 2 ounce portion cup was stored inside and used to dispense the food. The item was removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Over the prep table, an oscillating fan is dusty. The fan was cleaned during the inspection

BURGER KING #68

7871 PINES BLVD, PEMBROKE PINES · Broward County

No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster to manager.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager printed and displayed business license.
Stored food not covered. In reach in freezer on cook line, approximately 15 raw frozen beef patties not stored in bag, sitting directly on freezer surface in reach in freezer. Manager discarded beef patties.

4381 N UNIVERSITY DR, SUNRISE · Broward County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked wonton in Electrolux cooler. Operator removed raw chicken to bottom shelf.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed wonton stored inside shopping bags.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed at 11:46 a.m., no time mark on cooked rice held using time as a public health control. Per operator, rice transfer to cook line at 11:30 a.m.. Operator correctly time marked.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs not vertical separated from raw beef in flip top cooler. Operator removed shell eggs to gain compliance.
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 egg rolls stored in refrigerator. Per operator, both items cooked on 10/5/2026.
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INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES 36-72

2305 N UNIVERSITY DR, PEMBROKE PINES · Broward County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On expo line , Butter packets 54°( cold holding), operator stated held less than two hours, operator put ice on butter packets for quick chill. butter packets not prepared or portioned today. Suggested using time as a public health control.
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. On cook line, cooked washed hands less than 10 to 15 seconds after cracking raw shell eggs. Discussed with employee to wash hand 20 seconds or more. Employee rewashed hand properly for 20 seconds.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking . On expo line, whipped butter held on time as a public health control without time mark. Operator stated held out for less than three hours. Operator posted time mark.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in four door freezer in storage area, raw shrimp stored over cooked smoked sausage. Not all commercially packaged. Operator re arranged freezer and moved raw shrimp to bottom cooler.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In reach in four door cooler in kitchen, raw salmon thawed in reduced oxygen package. Observed on original package box to removed fish from reduced oxygen package when thawing. Operator stated thawed overnight.
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BRU-SKET-TA ITALIAN CAFFE

12111 TAFT ST, PEMBROKE PINES · Broward County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Flip Top Cooler Sausage; (45F - Cold Holding); Roasted peppers (45F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella cheese (45F - Cold Holding); Cherry Tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); All food items were prepared yesterday Operator discarded food items
No soap provided at handwash sink next to Ice machine Operator replaced soap
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

PINK BUDDHA RESTAURANT

5949 S UNIVERSITY DR, DAVIE · Broward County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over ready to eat dim sum ingredients in the walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
Raw pork stored over or with ready-to-eat pork in the walk in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Operator stored properly.
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator will use the triple sink until the dish machine is fixed.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm). Operator corrected to 100.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed sushi, poke and nigiri not marked as raw on the menu.
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THE DUTCH POT JAMAICAN RESTAURANT

2484 NORTH STATE ROAD 7, LAUDERDALE LAKES · Broward County

Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - Observed in hot box plantains (94F - Hot Holding), Mac and cheese (114F - Hot Holding. Per operator items were cooked and placed inside hot box approximately 2 hours before start of inspection. Employee reheated items to 165F.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. -Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine exceeding 200ppm). Operator diluted solution. Changed to 50ppm.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -Observed employee wash and rinse pans and did not sanitize. Employees took items and sanitized properly.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -Observed dough in thank you to go bags under prep table. Employee placed dough in pan.
Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. -Observed 16 containers of cooked pepper shrimp- operator not able to provide invoice to verify source - see stop sale
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THE NUKKAD CAFE

6419 STIRLING RD, DAVIE · Broward County

Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee removed gloves and washed hands correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip Top- ; White Cheese (57F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food item in unit less than an hour. Item not prepared or portioned today. Observed item stored on top of a pan. Manager moved to reach in cooler to quick chill.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine chemical test kit.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink across from triple sink. Provided during inspection.
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