Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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LA CALENITA NO 1

1931 PEMBROKE RD · HOLLYWOOD · Broward County · FL 33020

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 19, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3576425
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10746715
DBPR license1622788

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedDecember 19, 2024 11:45 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedDecember 19, 2024 4:09 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionFly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority4 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#5High Priority03G-04-5

High Priority – Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. Raw tilapia packaged on site using a reduced oxygen packaging method fully thawed in walk in cooler. See stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#6High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 5 live small flying insects landing on guava pastries, apple turnovers at front counter display case. See Stop Sale Observed approximately 8 live small flying insects landing on glass shelves, walls of front counter bakery display case. Operator removed all items from display case and discarded **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#7High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored above ready to eat corn in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 5 live small flying insects landing on guava pastries, apple turnovers at front counter display case. Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. Raw tilapia packaged on site using a reduced oxygen packaging method fully thawed in walk in cooler. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#9High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of windshield washer fluid stored on prep table with beverages, unwashed produce. Operator properly stored **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 4

#10Intermediate03G-46-2

Intermediate – Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved variance from the Division. Establishment does not have an approved Process Waiver for the method observed in use during the inspection. Establishment packaging raw not frozen fish using a reduced oxygen packaging method **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen hand wash sink blocked by table/rice cooker. Operator made accessible **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#12Intermediate03G-50-1

Intermediate – Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment packaging multiple tcs foods using a reduced oxygen packaging method to be held longer than 48 hours as evidenced by date marking **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#13Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 4

#1Basic14-05-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed on cook line prep table **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on cook line flip top **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Bins of cook beans stored on floor in walk in freezer, operator moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed at 1 door white in storage area **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:54 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.