Inspection Report

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BARBICAN SQUARE

11030 PEMBROKE RD · HOLLYWOOD · Broward County · FL 33025

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 11, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3609943
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10897246
DBPR license1620692

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate4 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 1

#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 fried chicken hot held at 126F in kitchen. As per operator, chicken cooked 30 minutes prior to the inspection. Operator place chicken in warmer for reheating. -Observed fried fish hot held at 124 F in frontline steam table. As per operator, fish cooked and placed in steam table 1,5 hours prior to the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#6Intermediate11-07-5

Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed Karelle Francis who is the certified food manager on duty lack knowledge of the big 6 foodbourne illnesses.

#7Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -Observed no paper towel at handwashing sink in kitchen. Operator replenished. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 4

#1Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Observed employees drinks stored on top shelf in reach in cooler not segregated or identified from restaurant foods. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#2Basic08B-36-4

Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed box with tomatoes stored underneath hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed and stored on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on kitchen floor.

#4Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing in standing water at 3 compartment sink. Operator placed chicken underneath running water. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 3, 2026 11:55 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 7 · Food not re-served
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
3 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
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.