Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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2727 HOLLYWOOD BLVD · HOLLYWOOD · Broward County · FL 33020

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 30, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3632504
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10930813
DBPR license1623148

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJuly 30, 2025 11:42 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJuly 31, 2025 9:15 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority0 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#5High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw beef, raw chicken stored in direct contact with plastic handle to go bags in chest freezer. Operator moved to food grade container **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#6High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on rice stuffed grape leaves on front cook line. See Stop Sale Observed 3 live roaches inside of gap under hand wash sink and counter at front cook line. Observed 7 live roaches on ground in front of water heater next to back door in kitchen prep area **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#7High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on rice stuffed grape leaves on front cook line. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. hummus (47F); cut tomatoes (56F); cooked gyro (53F); cooked steak (54F); cooked eggplant (54F); feta (58F). Operator states items have been in unit for 1.5 hours. Operator moved items to walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Basic 4

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach under tin foil lined bottom shelf in prep area in kitchen. Observed 3 dead roaches on ground under prep tables in prep area in kitchen Observed 1 dead roaches on wall behind prep tables in prep area in kitchen. Observed 1 dead roach on wall at dry storage shelving in prep area in kitchen **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in prep area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled at front line reach in cooler and freezer **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at front cook line flip top cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

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

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 39 · No longer used
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.