MEZZANINE KITCHEN
299 FEDERAL HWY · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33301
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
12A-13-4High Priority – Dish Employee handled soiled utensils and then handled clean plates without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4High Priority – 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. Dishwasher – buffet kitchen (Chlorine 0ppm). Advised operator to set up triple sink sanitizing until unit is properly sanitizing. **Warning**
22-49-4High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher- main (Temperature 143F). Advised operator to set up triple sink sanitizing until unit is properly sanitizing. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-01-4High Priority – Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Cereal and cut melon on buffet line without sneeze guards. Reviewed proper food protection in buffet line. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Breakfast buffet line – cut melon (64-65F). Per operator item on the line approximately 3 hours. Item not prepped or portioned today. Operator placed on Time as a Public Health Control. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
11-27-4Intermediate – 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 written procedures to operator. **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Buffet prep room hand sink blocked by mop bucket and cleaning supplies. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Buffet prep room. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 2
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Over pastry reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator and operator posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 4:43 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.