Latest Violations
Florida restaurant inspection violations, sorted by most recent. Grouped by restaurant.
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4220 N STATE RD 7, CORAL SPRINGS · Broward County
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Stacking pots and pans
- Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling holes where pipes go into ceiling in back prep room
1787 N UNIVERSITY DR, PLANTATION · Broward County
- Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fryer- ; Cooked Fries (108-130F - Hot Holding). Per cook food items in unit less than an hour. Manager discarded voluntarily.
- Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee loaded dishwashing machine and unloaded the clean dishes and utensils without first washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
- 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. Container of raw chicken stored above case of raw fish in walk in freezer. Inverted during inspection.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
- Bottom shelf in dishwashing area with rust that has pitted the surface.
5722 WASHINGTON, HOLLYWOOD · Broward County
- Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chlorine not labeled. Operator added label.
- No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink in public restroom used by food employees. Operator added sign.
6234 N FEDERAL HIGHWAY, FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - left flip top - cooked chicken (41-50F). Per operator item placed in unit 1 hour ago. Observed item overfilled. Item not prepped or portioned today. Operator moved excess to freezer to quick chill.
- Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Cook touched raw beef then changed gloves and handled ready to eat foods without first washing hands. Reviewed proper procedures and employee washed hands.
- Walk in cooler - Raw chicken stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat cooked chicken. Operator stored all items properly.
- Observed 2 Cookline employees enter Cookline and fail to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food - touch ready to eat foods. Reviewed proper hand washing and employees washed hands.
- Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Fried egg entree. Reviewed menu updating with operator. Operator began updating menus during inspection.
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800 HALLANDALE BEACH BLVD, UNIT 9, HALLANDALE · Broward County
- Ceiling tile missing. Above the walk in cooler. Corrected during the inspection
- Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated grease and dust. Next to the grill in the prep area. Corrected during the inspection
288 INDIAN TRCE, WESTON · Broward County
- Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed Boiled potatoes 110F corn 108F @ 2:15 cooling since 2:00 rechecked Potatoes 105F corn 103F @ 2:45 at this rate items will not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Operator placed potatoes in shallow pan and divided corn into two shallow containers.
- 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. 0 Ppm chlorine . Operator primed rechecked 0 Ppm
- Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed plantain (126F - Hot Holding)per operator held out of temperature less than 5 minutes . Operator placed in fryer to reheat. Rechecked 179F
- Live, small flying insects found. Observed one flying insect on cook line landing on clean plate. Operator killed and placed the plate in dishwasher.
- No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips
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1196 ROYAL PALM BEACH BLVD, ROYAL PALM BEACH · Palm Beach County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line flip top cooler, cooked shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (51F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (49F - Cold Holding); cooked wontons (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); tofu (48F - Cold Holding), At kitchen reach in cooler, cooked egg rolls (62F - Cold Holding); raw beef (57F - Cold Holding) not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in unit approximately 2 hours. Advised operator of cold holding parameters. Operator placed items into freezer to quick chill.
- Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in sink other than designated hand sink. Advised operator of proper hand washing.
- Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drinking beverage in food preparation area.
- Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler, Unwashed produce stored above ready to eat sauces. Advised operator of proper storage.
- Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored above food prep table. Operator removed.
6268 W SAMPLE RD STE 408, CORAL SPRINGS · Broward County
- Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. No one air gap at drain of the three compartment sink
- Pots and pans wet stacked Time extension till next unannounced
- Ceiling tiles time extension until next unannounced inspection
8000 PINES BLVD, PEMBROKE PINES · Broward County
- Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in Atosta reach in freezer at back area. Manager removed ice from cooler.
1201 NE 38 ST, OAKLAND PARK · Broward County
- Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Bar soda gun waste line draining into bar hand sink.
- Waste line missing at soda gun holster. 1 bar soda gun.
1201 NE 38 ST, OAKLAND PARK · Broward County
- Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Cookline - left low boy - cooked onions (75-76F - Cooling). Per operator item cooked approximately 4 hours ago. Reviewed proper cooling. See stop sale.
- 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. Cookline - flip top - raw tuna (57F); Cole slaw (59F); Per operator raw tuna and Cole slaw held in this unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Cookline - left low boy - raw beef (46-49F). Per operator item held in unit approximately 6 hours. Observed ice buildup by fans. Not prepped or portioned today. Reviewed proper cold holding. Operator immediately began to fully cook the beef. Corrective action taken. 2. Cookline - flip top - raw tuna (57F); Cole slaw (59F); hummus (46-48F). Hummus placed in unit almost 4 hours ago. Observed ice buildup by fans. Operator moved to freezer to quick chill. Per operator raw tuna and Cole slaw held in this unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale
- Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Cookline - left low boy - cooked onions (75-76F - Cooling). Per operator item cooked approximately 4 hours ago. Reviewed proper cooling. See stop sale.
- Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Cook touched raw beef then touched ready to eat food without first taking off gloves and washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and cook washed hands.
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3488 N ANDREWS AVE, OAKLAND PARK · Broward 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/
- 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.
- Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Operator provided pump soap
- 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.
- No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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1111 N. OCEAN DRIVE, HOLLYWOOD · Broward County
- Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen by dishwasher, ceiling tiles soiled with dust.
- 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 walk in cooler, raw Maui fish thawed in reduced oxygen package. Overstated fish thawed less than two hours. Employee stated to remove fish from package.
- Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in walk in freezer
1111 N OCEAN DR, HOLLYWOOD · Broward County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line, cut lettuce and cut tomatoes between 53° and 56°F. Operator stated held in cooler less than three hours. Operator moved items to different cooler.
5341 SHERIDAN STREET, HOLLYWOOD · 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. After multiple attempts and priming, dishmachine reading 0ppm chlorine. Operator made adjustments to lines and machine now operating properly at 100ppm chlorine.
- Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee ear bud case on shelf beside plastic to go cups in kitchen prep area.
- Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishmachine reading 0ppm chlorine after multiple arpttempts. Pump is operating during cycle but no chemicals moving through lines. Operator adjusted lines and machine sanitizer reading 100ppm chlorine.
- Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
1740 N UNIVERSITY DR STE A, PLANTATION · Broward County
- Ice buildup in reach-in cooler ( Sandwich Station front counter)
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean container on storage shelf next to triple sinks. Removed and air dried during inspection.
5480 B W SAMPLE RD, MARGATE · Broward County
- Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Restroom door closer off the door (not connected).
1691 BONAVENTURE BLVD, INTERNATIONAL MALL, WESTON · Broward County
- Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in reach in freezer raw chicken stored over raw shrimp. Operator stored correctly.
- Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. 6 fillets of bronzino
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork tenderloin stored over salami in walk-in cooler. Operator stored correctly.
- Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water faucet just spinning at hand washing sink.
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsing a wiping cloth in handwashing sink.
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6221 W SAMPLE RD, CORAL SPRINGS · 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.
- Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink in prep room full with fruits. Employee removed fruits.
- Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour containers not labeled
- No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
- Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen fish on counter, employee put under cold water.
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349 JOHNSON ST, HOLLYWOOD · Broward County
- Food stored on floor. In kitchen, boxes of evaporated milk stored on floor.
2600 GLADES CIRCLE STE 800, WESTON · Broward County
- Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee washing hands for less than 10 seconds.
- No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. In One unisex bathroom toilet not flushing properly.
- Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed a container of Nutella stored next to hand washing sink exposed to splash.
- Food stored on floor. Box of avocados can of olive oil stored on kitchen floor
8600 W STATE ROAD 84 STE A, DAVIE · 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/
- In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoops stored in standing water at 109F. Operator removed scoops from water.
3620 N ANDREWS AVE, OAKLAND PARK · Broward County
- Cooked chicken 105F-112F. Hot holding unit turned off, operator states unknown time in unit, see stop sale
5730 N SR 7, COCONUT CREEK · Broward County
- Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples on front counter not washed or wrapped. Apples were removed from counter
- Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food preparation not wearing a hair restraint. Employee put hair restraint on.
- Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch during food preparation. Employee removed watch.
10630 PINES BLVD STE E105, PEMBROKE PINES · Broward County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Walk InCooler Ham; (42F - Cold Holding)Shredded Chicken; ( - Cold Holding)Tamales; (46F - Cold Holding); Pork (46F - Cold Holding) Chef placed items in Reach in freezer for quick chill
- Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink next to flip top cooler blocked by portable AC unit. Employees used two other hand wash sink as a result of the main AC. unit being broken and there is nowhere else to place the portable AC being used.
- Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee placed wiping cloth in sanitizer bucket
10640 PINES BLVD F101, PEMBROKE PINES · Broward County
- No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit to check quaternary sanitizer in triple sink
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink next to dishwasher used as dump sink
2890 W BROWARD BLVD SPACE C, FORT LAUDERDALE · 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/
- 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 quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- Water draining onto floor surface from right side cookline flip top cooler closest to hand washing sink.
- Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. 1. Wet mop stored in bucket with soiled water.
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420 W HILLSBORO BLVD, DEERFIELD BEACH · Broward County
- Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch face with bare hands, then donned new gloves to handle cleaned food utensils at sushi counter without first handwashing.
- Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Observed sushi rice, and several trays of salmon rolls at the from counter with a time mark for 11:00a. Food observed not discarded on prep tables at sushi prep and in reach in cooler at sushi prep at 3:45p. See Stop Sale.
- 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. 1. Observed salmon salad (71F) in bowl on sushi prep counter under no temperature control. Placed on counter at 11a per operator, See Stop Sale. 2. Observed Eggwash (77F) on prep table opposite triple sink in warewash area under no temperature control. Not prepared or portioned today. Observed time marked for 11a. See Stop Sale.
- Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Observed sushi rice, and several trays of salmon rolls at the from counter with a time mark for 11:00a. Food observed not discarded on prep tables at sushi prep and in reach in cooler at sushi prep at 3:45p. See Stop Sale.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Observed cream cheese (70F) and salmon spread (66F) in piping bags on sushi prep counter under no temperature control. Not prepared or portioned today. Placed on counter less than two hours per operator. Operator placed in reach in freezer to rapid chill to 41F or below. 2. Observed salmon salad (71F) in bowl on sushi prep counter under no temperature control. Placed on counter at 11a per operator, See Stop Sale. 3. Observed Eggwash (77F) on prep table opposite triple sink in warewash area under no temperature control. Not prepared or portioned today. Observed time marked for 11a. See Stop Sale.
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1811 CORDOVA RD, FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County
- Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
- No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
- 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. Poster emailed to operator.
- No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen area-Employee provided.
- Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Kitchen sink.
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