Latest Violations
Florida restaurant inspection violations, sorted by most recent. Grouped by restaurant.
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6890 MIRAMAR PKWY #C, MIRAMAR · Broward County
- Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Operator observed trying to cool a large quantity of sauce without an approved method (ice bath, ice stick, small quantities, etc.) Operator to change to smaller containers (2 gallon max) with adequate airflow to cool product until ice sticks arrive.
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed house sliced ham and cheese prepared 25-36 hours prior, no date marks. Operator observed trying marked during inspection.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed dough mixer and dough hook, not in use, with accumulation of food debris.
- Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.
7944 W SAMPLE RD, MARGATE · Broward County
- Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach observed by mop sink area, separate from kitchen.
- Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. 1. Walk in cooler; prepped hash browns not separated per manufacturer instructions. Operator separated.
- Cook line employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust above hostess area.
- Floor soiled and has accumulation of debris, throughout establishment.
4190 N 46 AVE, HOLLYWOOD · Broward County
- Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher handling clean dishware from machine without first washing hands after rinsing and loading them when dirty. Explained to dishwasher proper procedures to wash hands and employee complied going forward.
- Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One #10 can of black olives on can rack with creased metal.
- Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dishwasher washing, rinsing, and returning pans to cook line without first conducting a sanitizing step. Discussed with employee to either setup sanitizer sink or send pans through dishmachine to sanitize going forward.
- Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Clam tags not date marked when finished.
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front counter hand sink used to drain/squeeze out food evidenced by spinach build up in drain. Manager cleared drain.
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2653 DAVIE BLVD, FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County
- No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- Water draining onto floor surface from standing reach in cooler across from fryers.
2304 NE 62 ST, FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County
- Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Storage area freezer - raw fish and raw pork sausage stored over ready to eat açaí and pre cooked tequenos. Operator stored all items properly.
- Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook cracked raw shell eggs then touched clean utensils without first washing hands. Reviewed proper procedures and cook washed hands.
- Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook put on gloves and began to prepare a customer order without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and cook washed hands.
- 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.
- Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached egg items. Reviewed menu updating with operator. Operator began updating menus during inspection.
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555 NW 62 ST, FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County
- Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw steak stored above cooked sauces in walk in cooler #2. Operator reorganized
- Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Dial probe thermometer ranges from 50F-500F
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line hand wash sink. Operator provided
- Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Operator removed from building
- Equipment in poor repair. Multiple cold holding units in poor repair. Units currently not in use
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2027 S SR 7, FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County
- Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed take out container used to scoop rice. Operator removed take out container.
- Hole in or other damage to wall by the dishwashing area.
4917 SHERIDAN ST, HOLLYWOOD · Broward County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On table beside fryer, falafel mix (70F - Cold Holding) . Per employee not prepared or portioned today and out of cooler maybe 1-1.5 hrs. Employee returned mix to fliptop cooler to rechill.
- 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. Two employee training certificates expired February 2026.
- No soap provided at handwash sink. At back prep area hand sink. Employee replaced soap.
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank by soda box rack not secured. Employee attached cord to secure.
- Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Wash sink set up in center compartment of triple sink. Employee began to drain and reset wash sink up correctly.
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1149 S SR 7, PLANTATION · Broward County
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink used to temporarily store a bucket of utensils. Operator removed bucket from the handwashing sink.
- Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. Operator cleaned the microwave.
2580 DAVIE RD, FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County
- Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket not stored inverted. Operator stored properly.
2471 N UNIVERSITY DR, SUNRISE · Broward County
- Employee washed hands with no soap after wiping face while working with ready to eat. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
- Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled grill cleaner bottle during inspection.
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean Containers on top shelf above triple sinks. Removed and air dried during inspection.
4305 HOLLYWOOD BLVD, HOLLYWOOD · Broward County
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In bake shop 3 door reach in cooler, raw shell eggs above prepared cakes and bread. Employee moved eggs to bottom of cooler.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Steaming wand on espresso machine has dried milk residue buildup.
- Food stored on floor. Open case of beef ribs on floor in walk in cooler.
- In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. On prep table in kitchen, wiping cloth under cutting board.
- Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Sanitizer bucket in bake shop is a soap bleach mix. Employee discarded and remade just sanitizer bucket.
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16642 SADDLE CLUB RD, WESTON · Broward County
- Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Three compartment sink area Rear kitchen prep area.
6245 N ANDREWS AVE, FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County
- Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee handle raw shrimp then proceed to handle cooked corn to boil without removing gloves and washing hands. Instructed employee to remove gloves, wash hands, heat corn to 145F
- Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked potatoes (100F-120F - Hot Holding) being held at room temperature for 1 hour for service. Employee reheated to 165F
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked corn (60F - Cold Holding) being held at room temperature for service for 1 hour, Operator moved to reach in cooler
- No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator unable to provide chlorine/sink and surface test kits
- Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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10215 STIRLING RD, COOPER CITY · Broward County
- 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 Atosta reach in cooler, Rice (99F - Heated Cooling). Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today. Food prepared yesterday and stored in cooler overnight. Food was discarded. See Stop Sale.
- Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In Atosta reach in cooler, Rice (99F - Heated Cooling). Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today. Food prepared yesterday and stored in cooler overnight. Food was discarded. See Stop Sale.
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked fettuccine in Atosta reach in cooler. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf.
- 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. Provided poster to operator.
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels handwashing sink in kitchen, next to 3 compartment sink.
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11900 PINES BLVD, PEMBROKE PINES · Broward County
- Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
900 N BROADWALK, HOLLYWOOD · Broward County
- Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In walk in cooler, salsa (62F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (61F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (61F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (61F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (62F - Cold Holding); cooked oatmeal (62F - Cold Holding); alfredo sauce (62F - Cold Holding); whole shell eggs (66F - Cold Holding). Operator stated all items held in cooler overnight. Not prepared or portioned today. Stop sale
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler, salsa (62F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (61F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (61F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (61F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (62F - Cold Holding); cooked oatmeal (62F - Cold Holding); alfredo sauce (62F - Cold Holding); whole shell eggs (66F - Cold Holding). Operator stated all items held in cooler overnight. Not prepared or portioned today. Stop sale
- Dead roaches on premises. In office/ ice bin area one dead roach. Operator removed dead roach and sanitized area. Under three complaints sink, one dead roach. Operator removed dead roach and sanitized area.
2491 N UNIVERSITY DR, SUNRISE · Broward County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold Station- ; Shredded Cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Coleslaw (49F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit less than 4 hours from walk in cooler. Items not prepared or portioned today. Manager add ice to quick chill.
- Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam Table- Mashed Potatoes (142-123F - Hot Holding) . Per Manager food item in unit less than 2 hours. Observed boiling water under pan low. Manager stirred item and add more water..
- 8 Ceiling tile shows damage( Water stain )or is in disrepair in lobby.
1310 S FEDERAL HWY, DEERFIELD BEACH · Broward County
- 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. Observed Chili (47F), cooked beef (47F), black beans (48F), cooked chicken (48F), marinara (48F), cheese (49F), salsa (49F), chimichurra (47F), diced tomato (47F), and cooked pork (47F) in walk in cooler. Not prepared or portioned today. Food stored overnight in walk in cooler per Operator. See Stop Sale.
- 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. 1. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Mani 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 in reach in cooler in prep area. See stop sale.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Chili (47F), cooked beef (47F), black beans (48F), cooked chicken (48F), marinara (48F), cheese (49F), salsa (49F), chimichurra (47F), diced tomato (47F), and cooked pork (47F) in walk in cooler. Not prepared or portioned today. Food stored overnight in walk in cooler per Operator. See Stop Sale.
- Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Mani 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 in reach in cooler in prep area. See stop sale.
- Equipment in poor repair. 1. Observed large ice machine door broken at hinge.
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1420 S FEDERAL HWY, DEERFIELD BEACH · Broward County
- Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated dust in kitchen.
5550 NW 31 AVE STE 101, FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County
- Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee conducting ware washing by washing and rinsing with no sanitize step. Sanitizer at three compartment sink not set up, instructed employee/operator on setting up three compartment sink and instructed employee to sanitize wares
- Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken, raw bacon stored above unwashed potatoes in reach in cooler. Operator reorganized
- Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment serves eggs, steak per customer request. No consumer advisory posted, printed and provided to operator. Operator posted
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef prepared on Saturday not date marked. Operator date marked
- Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Operator closed
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100 TERMINAL DR, FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area, employee provided.
- Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Bar area-lower cooler. Two small wraps and fruit. Manager discarded.
- Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Steam table cutting board.
- Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Not available on site.
- No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area.
1651 BONAVENTURE BLVD, WESTON · Broward County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in lower flip top cooler butter (55F - Cold Holding); fresh garlic and oil (55F - Cold Holding) per operator left out on cook line for approximately 1 hour before placed back in unit. Not portion or prepared today. Operator placed ice packs on items. suggested to operator to place items on time.
- Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed server turn on and off only cold water faucet to wash hands.
- Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Located on wall by rear kitchen door
- Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Left interior side
- Food stored on floor. Plastic container of ginger store on floor at sushi station. Employee elevated
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2101 N FEDERAL HWY, POMPANO BEACH · Broward County
- Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of lemon fruit filling stored in dry storage rack in back room of kitchen. Operator discarded can. See Stop Sale. .
- No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test strips available for 3 compartment sink or sanitizing bucket.
- Single-service articles improperly stored. Bin of ice cream cones stored on floor under dry storage rack in back room. Operator removed bin from floor.
- Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At front counter, ice cream lids not stored inverted. Operator inverted lids.
- No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster to operator.
1841 CORDOVA RD, FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County
- Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs, then grabbed clean bean sprouts and clean plate, without washing hands first. After manager educated employee on hand wash after cracking raw shell eggs, employee washed hands.
- 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. TPHC-4 hours- sushi rice/ fried tempura Sushi rice, per employee time at 11:30 am. Employee placed time label.
- No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ manager on duty, Raul Ambat. 7 employees working in food preparation at the time of Inspection.
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic drainer and ice inside sink. Employee removed.
- Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Several portioned cooked noodles left to room temperature on a tray in storage area. Employee placed inside walk in cooler.
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6649 TAFT ST, HOLLYWOOD · Broward County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In pizza flip top cooler, Chicken Nuggets (51 F - Cold Holding); Cooked Steak (51F - Cold Holding); per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today. Foods placed in unit and held for approximately 2.5 hours. Food was placed in reach in cooler to quick chill.
- Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees cellphone stored on dry goods storage rack in kitchen. Cellphone was removed from rack.
- Food stored on floor. Cases of soda in plastic bottles stored in floor in kitchen. Operator placed soda on shelf.
- Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food debris stored on floor of walk in cooler.
1405 W BROWARD BLVD, FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. 1. House made Banana pudding made Monday no date marking. Operator dated.
- Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 1. Reach in cooler at front counter area, employee beverages and food containers stored on shelf above condiments for customers food orders.
- Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by rear exit door.
- Interior of reach in cooler gasket insulation in disrepair.
1330 S FEDERAL HWY, DEERFIELD BEACH · Broward County
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed tray of raw shell eggs stored on shelf above cooked eggplant. Operator reorganized.
- Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee enter the establishment then kitchen, donned new gloves and handled foil pans for food without first handwashing.
- Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handling personal cell phone with gloved hands and then handling bread immediately after without first hand washing and changing gloves.
- 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. Provided operator Employee reporting agreement electronically.
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to triple sink.
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