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WONTON GARDEN RESTAURANT

709 W HALLANDALE BEACH BLVD · HALLANDALE · Broward County · FL 33009

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 12, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3667515
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13526807
DBPR license1615135

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#10High Priority14-15-4

High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Observed in walk in cooler, using cardboard boxs labeled raw chicken to store cut vegetables.

#11High Priority14-86-1

High Priority – Reusing cans as hot hold containers on the soup steam table.

Intermediate 4

#12Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.

#13Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – 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/ observed four (4) employees on duty. Certified Food Manager day off.

#14Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

#15Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in walk in cooler, cooked chicken, raw marinated chicken, cut beef. Per operator all 25-36 hours since preparation, no date marks.

Basic 9

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles, doors, walls and gaskets to multiple coolers deeply soiled.

#3Basic14-05-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed in walk in cooler.

#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water cup on shelf above make table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 4 cleavers stored between wall and back of 3 compartment sink. Operator states these are trash and threw away. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#6Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils rice paddle in room temperature water (78°F). **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed inside of coolers deeply soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with buildup of debris.

#9Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls deeply soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 12:00 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
4 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.