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RED LOBSTER #0424

296 N UNIVERSITY DR, PEMBROKE PINES · Broward County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan of raw fish stored over pre cooked potatoes in Beverage Air Cooler on cook line. Manager moved raw fish to bottom shelf.
Stop Sale issued. Fish reduced oxygen packaged on premises, or commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish labeled with instructions to remain frozen until time of use, not held frozen. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish 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. Packages of Reduced Oxygen Packaging salmon bearing labels to remove packaging before thawing, stored in walk in cooler. Salmon thawing in unit overnight. Advised manager to discard fish. See Stop Sale.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish 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. Packages of Reduced Oxygen Packaging salmon bearing labels to remove packaging before thawing, stored in walk in cooler. Salmon thawing in unit overnight. Advised manager to discard fish. See Stop Sale.

CHECKERS DRIVE IN REST #256

400 E SUNRISE BLVD, FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County

Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. The scoop is stored inside of a soiled blue holder.
Equipment in poor repair. The cook line lowboy cooler gaskets are torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The cook line lowboy cooler gaskets are soiled inside.

700 N FEDERAL HWY, FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On the cook line flip top cooler, raw steak (60F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); sour cream (62F - Cold Holding); salsa (62F - Cold Holding). The items were placed in the cooler less than 3 hours ago. The setting of the cooler was reduced to chill and cold hold the food.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The can opener blade was soiled. The dishwasher washed and sanitized during the inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At the triple sink, a spray bottle of degreaser was not labeled. The manager labeled the bottle
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At the mens restroom. The water was turned on during the inspection

911-913 N BROADWALK, HOLLYWOOD · Broward 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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. In kitchen, raw shell eggs stored out of temperature on cook line. Employee stated held out of cooler for less than one hour. Instructed employee to either use time as a public health control or put eggs in cooler. Employee put eggs back into cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In reach in cooler in kitchen, raw beef stored over raw fish. Employee moved raw fish to higher shelf.
No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen on cook line, no soap provided
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish 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. In kitchen on cook line, raw salmon thawed in reduced oxygen package. Operator stated thawed in package less than two hours. Employee stated to remove from packages.

MAMACITA'S MEXICAN BAR & GRILL

591 N BROADWALK, HOLLYWOOD · Broward County

Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In kitchen, handwashing sink used to store dirty utensils. Operator removed items.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk in cooler, rice made more than 24 hours not date marked. Operator out dat mark on rice.
Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler, buckets of salsa and unwashed vegetables stored on floor. Operator moved items to shelf.

PITA FRESH EXPRESS

1935 W BRANDON BLVD A, BRANDON · Hillsborough County

No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter hand sink. Operator replaced towels
Food stored on floor. Bucket of grape leaves on the floor in walk in cooler. Operator placed on shelf.

POPEYES FRIED CHICKEN&BISC #17

3499 W OAKLAND PARK BLVD, LAUDERDALE LAKES · Broward County

Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple tiles in the dining area are stained.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents in kitchen soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in walk in cooler.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floor being drive through area beverage station.
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2250 WESTON RD UNIT 4, WESTON · Broward County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in cooling drawers raw beef stored over tomatoes and lemons. Operator stored correctly Observed in walk-in cooler raw chicken breast stored over ready to eat sauces. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat cooked ribs. Observed raw beef stored over portion bags of cooked potatoes.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed o. Cook line cooling drawers beef kabobs (44-47F - Cold Holding); pork chops (45-48F - Cold Holding); raw steak (44-48F - Cold Holding) per operator held out of temperature less than 2 hours. Operator placed ice on products. Not portion or prepared today. Observed in lower flip top cooler breaded raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); breaded raw beef (47F - Cold Holding) per operator not portion or prepared today held in cooler overnight. Stop Sale
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Front counter by ice machine
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee cutting celery with a watch on left wrist.
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5415 LYONS RD, COCONUT CREEK · Broward County

Holes time extension till next unannounced inspection

7115 W MCNAB RD, NORTH LAUDERDALE · Broward County

Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm) discussed with operator who discovered leak in refill station supply line. Discussed with manager to correct to 200ppm.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled soiled wiping cloth and after without washing hands or changing gloves employee began to prepare sandwich, discussed with operator who educated employee, employee washed hands.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) discussed with operator to correct to 200ppm.

POLLO & STEAK TROPICAL GRILL

490 W HILLSBORO BLVD, DEERFIELD BEACH · Broward County

No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of black beans stored on floor next to handsink in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters at cookline in kitchen.

D & G RESTAURANT

6833 MIRAMAR PKWY, MIRAMAR · Broward County

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed containers of bulk salt, bulk flour, etc. all soiled.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper maximum strength. Observed chlorine at 200 ppm. Operator corrected to 100 ppm.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup on all wire shelves in kitchen.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bulk flour container either cup, no handle for dispensing. Operator removed.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed buildup behind kitchen equipment and coolers/freezers.
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EL BALCON DE LAS AMERICAS REST

7932 W SAMPLE RD, MARGATE · Broward County

Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside threaded hose bibb missing vacuum breaker.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Inside walk in freezer, whole raw fish and open bag of raw shrimp above case of maduro plantains. Employee rearranged to properly separate.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In chest freezer behind kitchen, raw arepas in standard plastic to go bags. Discussed with manager to have production kitchen start using correct bags.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Lime scale and dust buildup on top of dishmachine.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door of kitchen has visible gap along top of door.
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1798 MARKET STREET, WESTON · Broward County

Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee handling raw chicken,shrimp,steak, change gloves then handled single serve container of rice without washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at sushi station cooked shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); cooked eel (47F - Cold Holding) per operator removed from walk-in cooler and placed in unit approximately 1.5 hours not portion or prepared today. Operator placed in reach in freezer to chill quickly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk-in cooler raw tenderloin store over a container dim sum sauce. Operator stored correctly
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spray bottle stored in hand washing sink by exit door
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.
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FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON AIRPORT & CRUISE PORT

1800 S FEDERAL HWY, FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County

No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area, employee provided.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop on floor, next to hand wash sink in kitchen. Employee removed.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Plastic cup inside condiments, employee removed.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. One wet cloth ,prep table in cook line- employee removed
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.large coffee filters in kitchen. Employee stored properly.

CHINA WOK OF SHI

7234 W MCNAB RD, NORTH LAUDERDALE · Broward County

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. In walk in freezer non commercially packaged raw chicken stored above non commercially packaged raw shrimp, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products.
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employees entering store from outside and without washing hands employees handling containers of egg rolls and wings, and clean utensils, discussed with operator employees washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer non commercially packaged ground pork stored above non commercially packaged cooked pork, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In reach in cooler at cook line thank you bag used as liner for bowl of cooked pasta, discussed with operator who removed bag.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink next to three compartments sink used to store ladles, discussed with operator who removed ladles.
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4660 W HILLSBORO BLVD, COCONUT CREEK · 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 paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at front counter handwashing sink. Employee filled paper towels
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.
Food stored on floor. Box of food on the floor in the walk in freezer. Employee picked up
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Insect control device install over oven and ice machine. When a bug hits insect control device zapping grid, the impact can blast tiny insect fragments, bacteria, and microscopic pathogens into the air. Regulatory guidelines and health agencies explicitly advise against placing flying insect control zappers above where food is cooked or handled.
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PLANTATION PITA & GRILL

8966 CLEARY BLVD, PLANTATION · Broward County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat vegetables in the walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife in between pieces of equipment at the front counter. Operator removed and cleaned/sanitized knife.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and walk in freezer.

ANITA'S RESTAURANT

9017 PINES BLVD, PEMBROKE PINES · Broward County

Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam table at front counter, Cooked Breadfruit (108F - Hot Holding); Saltfish Patties (123F - Hot Holding), per operator, foods prepared approximately 1.5 hours ago and held in steam table. Foods were taken out of steam table to be reheated.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler , Cooked Cow Heel (51F - Heated Cooling); Cooked Red Beans (49F - Heated Cooling), per operator, foods prepared yesterday and held in cooler overnight. Foods were discarded. See Stop Sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler , Cooked Cow Heel (51F - Heated Cooling); Cooked Red Beans (49F - Heated Cooling), per operator, foods prepared yesterday and held in cooler overnight. Foods were discarded. See Stop Sale.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple Sink (Chlorine Over 200 ppm), corrected to 100 pm; Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50 ppm)

MANDARIN VILLAGE

8952 CLEARY BLVD, PLANTATION · Broward County

Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee come into the restaurant from outside and put on gloves to begin working without first washing their hands. Operator told employee to wash their hands.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to scoop rice. Operator removed bowl.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease on the floor between large pieces of equipment in the kitchen.

430 E SAMPLE RD, POMPANO BEACH · Broward County

No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in three door reach in cooler next to cookline in kitchen.

777 ISLE OF CAPRI CIR, POMPANO BEACH · Broward County

Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handle raw steak with gloved hands then proceed to touch cutting board, panned food without removing gloves and washing hands. Operator instructed employee to remove gloves, wash hands and sanitize areas
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. butter portions (59F - Cold Holding) being held at room temperature for more than 4 hours. Item not prepared or portioned today. cooked potatoes (49F) being held in unit overnight. Unknown time out of temperature.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored above ready to eat hot dog buns on speed rack in walk in cooler. Operator removed hot dog buns
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. beef and barley soup cooling at 3:05 (134F - Cooling) to 123F-126F at 3:35. Item being cooled on speed rack wrapped in plastic wrapped at room temperature. Speed rack moved to walk in cooler prior to second temperature. Discussed with operator
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer tested at 0ppm quaternary. Operator remade and retested at 400ppm quaternary
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DOMINO'S PIZZA #5196

4481 WESTON RD, WESTON · Broward County

Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 Ppm operator added more quaternary sanitizer rechecked 200 Ppm
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License posted expired on December 1 2025
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in corn meal container the sifter handle in contact with corn meal.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on cart next to dry spices and aluminum to go containers.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black mold like substance on wall at mop sink

12711 MIRAMAR PKWY, MIRAMAR · Broward County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prepared or portioned today. 4) flip top-; bean sprout (48F - Cold Holding); dumplings (47F - Cold Holding), per employee food held less than 4 hours, advised operator to move food back inside walk in cooler for a quick chill.
Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Thermometer soiled with grease . Employee cleaned and sanitized.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. One wiping cloth on cutting board in sushi station, employee removed.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Behind ice machine, employee dried floor.

LITTLE CAESARS CARRY OUT

1462 S FEDERAL HWY, DEERFIELD BEACH · Broward County

Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Milagro Marin, expired 6/30/26
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mops stored on floor, in mop bucket, and in mop sink basin in prep area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Heavy black staining on walk in cooler door gasket.

5571 W HILLSBORO BLVD, COCONUT CREEK · Broward County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. roast beef (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (46F - Cold Holding)at front counter cooler. Employee stated it was just done. Employee lowered settings
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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at front counter has many deep groves with brown substance
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Regulatory guidelines and health agencies explicitly advise against placing flying insect control zappers above where food is cooked or handled, including preparing tables, handwashing sinks three compartment sinks, oven etc.

SAITO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE

4443 LYONS RD #D102, COCONUT CREEK · Broward County

No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink by prep area. Manager filled paper towels
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cut avocados at sushi station cut with stickers. Employee discarded avocados and removed stickers and washed before cutting
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of dishwasher full of grease old food debris very sticky
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.ceiling above ice machine has holes in ceiling where pipes go into ceiling.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl being used as a scoop. Manager removed
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