Latest Violations
Florida restaurant inspection violations, sorted by most recent. Grouped by restaurant.
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540 DUCK KEY DRIVE, DUCK KEY · Monroe County
- Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chutney , sauces, conch chowder
- Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
- Single-service articles improperly stored on the floor
- Downstairs storage area Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
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58182 OVERSEAS HWY STE B, MARATHON · Monroe County
- Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. French fries 86 F in freezer unit
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. French fries 86 F
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over peppers in walk-in cooler
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris . Can opener blade is soiled
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
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1 FINANCIAL PLAZA, FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County
- Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On the stove, cooked potatoes (88F - Hot Holding). The potatoes have been out of refrigeration for less than 3 hours. The potatoes were moved to the flat top grill to reheat to 165F to hot hold.
- Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. High temp machine not reaching 160F at the plate as evidenced by the temperature strip not changing color.
- Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.
- Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. The ice machine hand wash sink was covered with a trash bag and tape. The sink was then uncovered.
- oyster tags not marked with last date served.
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4531 GRIFFIN RD, DAVIE · Broward County
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1. Walk in cooler; container of raw beef stored over container of cooked beef, operator stored properly.
- Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) operator remade solution Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
- No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- Bowl with no handle used to dispense dry corn and rice at prep area, operator removed.
- Exterior door has a gap underneath at the threshold that opens to the outside.
2019 N UNIVERSITY DR, SUNRISE · Broward County
- Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Opened bag of oysters stored above opened container of fries in chest freezer. Manager moved during inspection.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Double Doors glass Reach in Cooler- ; Sour Cream (47F- Cold Holding (Cooked Noodles 52F Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit less than 4 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today. Manager moved to walk in cooler to quick chill.
- Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee washed hands with gloves on while working with raw food to ready to eat. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
- Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
- Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Thermometer is broken. Manager replaced during inspection.
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3159 W HALLANDALE BEACH RD, HALLANDALE · Broward County
- Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed tools and chemicals stored on top shelf above canned goods.
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple items no date marks. Observed cut beef, cut chicken, eggrolls, cooked shrimp, etc. All no date marks, all prepared 25-36 hours prior.
- Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed chest freezer lid held on with duct tape. Needs to be repaired correctly.
- Ice buildup in both reach-in freezers.
- Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment doors and door handles.
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1919 W HILLSBORO BLVD, DEERFIELD BEACH · Broward County
- Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Using paper towels as a liner for egg rolls
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen.
- Food stored on floor. Boxes of food on the floor in walk in freezer. Several boxes of food on the floor in walk in freezer
- Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged with food preparation not wearing a hair restraint. Employee put on a hair restraint
- Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in kitchen not smooth, office acustic paneling not cleanable
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5363 SHERIDAN ST, HOLLYWOOD · Broward County
- In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Dipper well at expo station barely running. Manager increased water flow.
- Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at expo station reading 0ppm quaternary. Manager remade all buckets to proper 200ppm quaternary.
- Water draining onto floor surface. Drain line under ice machine leaking onto floor.
- Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor by ice machine and entrance to walk in cooler.
807 S UNIVERSITY DR, PLANTATION · Broward County
- Food stored on floor. Observed containers of juice concentrate stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Operator stored properly.
100 SE 3 AVE STE 500, FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
- Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
12941 W SUNRISE BLVD, SUNRISE · Broward County
- Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee picked scrapper from floor washed hands but failed to use soap. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cleaned Containers on Storage shelf next to dishwashing machine. Manager stored to dry properly.
- Missing drain plug at dumpster.
12901 W SUNRISE BLVD, SUNRISE · Broward County
- Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No backflow preventer at faucet next to drive through menu board.
- Open dumpster lid. Closed during inspection.
6582 TAFT ST, HOLLYWOOD · Broward County
- 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. 1 new employee without signed Employee Health Form. Emailed form to operator.
- Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. At 3 compartment sink, employee washing equipment and pans without sanitizing. Sanitizer was set up in sink.
- Plumbing system in disrepair. 1). At 3 compartment sink, lever to enable water to be filled , not working. 2). No faucet available to fill water at sink, only spray nozzle available at sink.
6225 N ANDREWS AVE, FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County
- Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 2 small flying insects on wall above triple sink. Approximately 3 small flying insects on wall in dry storage room. Did not observe any flying insects land on food or food contact surfaces.
- Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook touched raw chicken then handled clean utensils and ready to eat food without first washing hands. Reviewed proper procedures and employee washed hands.
- Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead under triple sink. 1 dead under rolling cart in front of triple sink. Operator removed and cleaned the areas.
- Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under all dry storage room shelving, under takeout station cabinet, all corners of bar, behind ice machine, under triple sink, under back prep tables.
- Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
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1904 WESTON RD, WESTON · Broward County
- Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed chill (141-145F - Reheating) at 10:30am item was reheating since 8:15am
- Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed chill (141-145F - Reheating) at 10:30am item was reheating since 8:15am See stop sale
- Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Located by rear kitchen door exit
2282 WESTON ROAD, WESTON · Broward County
- 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. Chlorine 10 Ppm operator ran cycle again rechecked 100 Ppm
- Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinara (122-128F - Hot Holding) per operator held out of temperature for thirty minutes operator reheated on stove.
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed manager fill water in a cup for thermometer calibration at hand washing sink.
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the bar
- Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 3 employee training expired.
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1267 S SR 7, NORTH LAUDERDALE · Broward County
- No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager Manoucheca Laguerre, can not locate employee training.
- Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In walk in cooler, employee food stored with food being served to customers. Operator moved food to designated area.
4521 W HALLANDALE BEACH BLVD, PEMBROKE PARK · Broward County
- No PROOF of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
- No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple items, no date marks, all prepared 25-36 hours prior. Observed Fried turkey, Fried goat, Brown stew chicken, Legume, all no date marks.
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in employee restroom.
- Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed cooler doors and handles with buildup of debris.
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3355 UNIVERSITY DR, DAVIE · Broward County
- 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0 ppm); in kitchen. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) at bar. After 3 attempts. Advised manager to discontinue use of dishwasher until repaired. 3 compartment sink set up. Manager contacted Eco Lab for dishwasher.
- 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. In low drawers at end of cook line, Compound Butter (63F - Cold Holding); Cooked Potatoes (63F - Cold Holding), per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today. Foods held in cooler for 2 days. Foods were discarded. See Stop Sale.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In low drawers at end of cook line, Compound Butter (63F - Cold Holding); Cooked Potatoes (63F - Cold Holding), per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today. Foods held in cooler for 2 days. Foods were discarded. See Stop Sale.
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In True reach in cooler on cook line, cooked pasta, prepared 2 days ago. not dated. Employee dated pasta.
- Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Wood cleaner and spray stored in handwashing sink at bar. Manager removed items from sink.
3153 W HALLANDALE BEACH BLVD, PEMBROKE PARK · Broward County
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple items, all prepared 25-36 hours prior, no date marks. Observed Roast pork, pork chunks, etc. no dates.
- Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dirty cups and utensils in front counter hand washing sink. Operator removed.
- Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
- No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some expired.
7895 W SAMPLE RD, CORAL SPRINGS · Broward County
- Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. 1. Employee washing food equipment with gloved hands then started preparing raw meat for food preparation without washing hands and changing gloves. Reviewed glove usage with owner due to employee language barrier.
- Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. 1. Container of sliced sliced tomatoes 87F at 1:45pm cooling since 1pm to 86F at 2pm, observed stored on counter in kitchen under no temperature control, item prepared today less than 4hours ago, operator placed in reach in freezer to quick chill. 2. Reach in cooler; Cooked goat 52F at 2pm cooling since 12pm to 54F at 2:30pm at this rate food will not reach 41F in time. Observed food stored in reach in cooler with exposed insulation. Operator placed in reach in freezer to quick chill.
- No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- No running water at mop sink.
- Water pressure lacking at triple sink.
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300 N SR 7, PLANTATION · Broward County
- Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of the triple sink is less than one inch. Operator cut line to make an air gap of more than 1 inch.
6910 CYPRESS RD, PLANTATION · Broward County
- Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged mahi mahi bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale.
- Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged mahi mahi bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale.
1105 NE 13 ST, FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County
- Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cook-chill or sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food held more than 48 hours not labeled or with a label that lacks required information. Chickpea curry in the single door reach in cooler. The item was dated 6/26 and had no time mark. The item was discarded. See Stop Sale
- Cook-chill or sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food held more than 48 hours not labeled or with a label that lacks required information. Chickpea curry in the single door reach in cooler. The item was dated 6/26 and had no time mark. The item was discarded. See Stop Sale
- In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In the bin of semolina flour, the scoop handle was touching the flour. The scoop was corrected
13955 W SUNRISE BLVD, 13955-13975, SUNRISE · Broward County
- Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked onions (130F - Hot Holding). Per Manager food item in unit less than an hour. Manager reheated.
- Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee wears beard guard during inspection.
3984 W HILLSBORO BLVD, DEERFIELD BEACH · Broward County
- No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap unit not working in one of the handwashing sinks in kitchen
- No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No choline test strips
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink Paper towels dispenser not working in one of the handwashing sinks in kitchen
- Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen has mold like substance by the ice chute inside machine
801 S UNIVERSITY DR #C112, PLANTATION · Broward County
- Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in the dishwashing area crawling on clean dishes. Observed 2 live roaches under the sushi area crawling on the floor. Operator killed and disposed of roach and rewashed the dishes.
- Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 12 small flying insects at the dishwashing area landing on clean and dirty dishes.
- Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels used to line the bottom of several containers of vegetables in the kitchen. Operator removed paper towels.
- No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
- Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chemicals at the sushi station. As per operator, chemical is sanitizer. Operator labeled properly.
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13875 W SUNRISE BAY F, SUNRISE · Broward County
- Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of Tylenol stored on shelf next to clean dishes. Removed during inspection.
- Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of cleaner hock above triple sink. Manager removed during inspection.
- Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fryer- ; Cooked Chicken (126F - Hot Holding). Per cook food item in unit less than an hour. Cook discarded voluntarily.
- Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
- Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Manager replaced thermometer during inspection.
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