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12801 W SUNRISE BLVD #315 · SUNRISE · Broward County · FL 33323

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 16, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3603607
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10887937
DBPR license1617935

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#3High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed in dry storage area a can of oranges with a large dent. See stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#4High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 5 small flying insects in dry storage landing on single use items and cans of food and approximately 3 small flying insects in dishwashing/prep area landing on clean dishes, utensils and walls. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#5High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in expo area a cooler with raw ground beef stored over raw fish. Educated operator and items were stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee wearing gloves pick up trash from the ground and without changing gloves or washing hands prepping food. Educated operator and employee washed hands properly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 1

#7Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink near coolers no paper towels. Educated operator and paper towels were made available. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 2

#1Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed in dishwashing area several plastics containers with wet nesting. Educated operator and items were properly air dried. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in dishwashing area several clean metal containers with old labels still attached to them. Educated operator and labels were removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 7, 2026 1:35 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.