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WAXY O'CONNORS

1095 SE 17 ST CAUSEWAY · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33316

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 14, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3565349
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10704813
DBPR license1618374

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority3 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#2High Priority22-12-5

High Priority – Metal stem-type thermometer soiled with grease and dust build up. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed brisket (46F – Cooling) inside walk in cooler. Brisket was stored inside deep container, covered, overnight. Brisket never reached 41F for cold holding. Stop sale.

Stop Sale
#4High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed two drawer cooler// raw burger patty (45F – Cold Holding) at cook line. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator put food inside walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#5High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grilled chicken (88F – Hot Holding) at cook line. Per operator, food out of temperature for approximately 1 hour; food holding off direct heat. Cook voluntarily discarded chicken. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#6Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed brisket (46F – Cooling) inside walk in cooler. Brisket was stored inside deep container, covered, overnight. Brisket never reached 41F for cold holding. Stop sale.

Stop Sale
#7Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen entrance. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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.

Basic 1

#1Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at salad station.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 12:39 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.