PALA MEDITERRANEAN KITCHEN
3317 SHERIDAN ST · HOLLYWOOD · Broward County · FL 33021
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee enter building with gloved hands and proceed to handle panned foods without removing gloves and washing hands and putting on new gloves. Discussed with employee. Employee removed gloves and washed hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using front counter hand wash sink as dump sink. Discussed with employee and operator. **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Addition of food storage/dry storage at unit 3312, 2 doors from back entrance passing neighboring businesses **Warning**
02C-04-5Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked beef prepared and frozen not date marked. Discussed date marking of cooked and frozen foods. Operator date marked **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 2
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at "3312" food storage/dry storage location **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored on prep table with food preparation taking place. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 5, 2026 11:02 AM.
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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.