Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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CULINARY AFFAIRS

2400 GRIFFIN RD · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33312

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 29, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number1132863
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10923159
DBPR license1620723

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJuly 29, 2025 8:15 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJuly 30, 2025 6:39 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionSewage issue/fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#7High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. 40+ live small flying insects landing on boxes of Beef Ravioli, diced chicken breast, beef taco filling, diced carrots and mixed vegetables. Boxes are stored on the floor in front of walk in freezer. Operator stated food was delivered this morning. 1 live small flying insect on prep table. 1 live small flying insect on open box of green beans. **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority28-13-5

High Priority – Raw sewage on ground outside in front of the back door of establishment, observed employees using the back door stepping on sewage. **Warning**

Warning
#9High Priority28-16-5

High Priority – Sewage on ground from failed septic system in the back of establishment, sewage running in front of the back door, down into a storm drain. **Warning**

Warning
#10High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed 200+ in prep area. Operator set up fresh solution at 75ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 1

#11Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in men's room. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 6

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation and food storage areas. Smooth ceiling tiles are being replaced with acoustic ceiling tiles. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling tiles and vent soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in dry storage area. Vents in prep and cook area soiled with dust and mold-like substance. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit 82F on prep table . Operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic36-64-5

Basic – Objectionable odors in the back door area behind establishment. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic38-02-4

Basic – Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in warewashing area at triple sink. No lights. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic36-30-4

Basic – Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food warewashing area across triple sink. Bare concrete, what looks like plaster has fallen off. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:29 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
4 observation(s)
Category 39 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.