GALA VENUE & KOSHER CATERING
3423 GRIFFIN RD · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33312
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee conducting ware washing by washing and rinsing with no sanitize step. Instructed operator and employee on setting up sanitizer sink at 100ppm chlorine. Employee sanitized wares **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Bread stored in direct contact either plastic handle thank you bags in reach in freezer. Operator discarded food items **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored above ready to eat beets and carrots in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee rinse gloved hands at hand wash sink then proceed to handle utensils and pans. Instructed employee to remove gloves and wash hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 10
11-07-5Intermediate – 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. Reviewed with operator and provided **Warning**
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided to operator **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employees using hand wash sinks as dump sinks. Discussed with operator **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front cook line hand wash sink. Operator refilled **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator unable to provide for any employees **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front cook line hand wash sink. Operator refilled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-06-4Intermediate – Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at ware washing area hand wash sink **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing green substance not labeled. Operator labeled soap and water **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water of 77F provided at cook line hand wash sink. Operator turned on hot water to 101F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 3
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed above hand wash sink in ware washing area **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets at 2 door low top freezer next to ware washing area heavily soiled **Warning**
38-04-4Basic – Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. No lights installed in walk in cooler, walk in freezer **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 11:47 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.