Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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ST BESS KITCHEN

8318 W OAKLAND PARK BLVD · SUNRISE · Broward County · FL 33351

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 21, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3675288
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13553088
DBPR license1619948

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 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 2

#7High Priority22-45-4

High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -Observed employee washing and rinsing food containers without sanitizing. After brief education, employee then set up 3 compartment sink with chlorine sanitizer. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed conch cold held in flip top cooler at 44F. Per operator, conch transfer to unit 3 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice on item for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 3

#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener blade.

#10Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee used hand washing sink to fletch water for sanitizer bucket.

#11Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser in kitchen area

Basic 6

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -Observed 1 C02 tank in kitchen not secured.

#2Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

#3Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop with handle stored in flour container. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#4Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed wall at 3 compartment sink with accumulation of black mold like substances.

#5Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor at front line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#6Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed flour removed from the original container not labeled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 8:55 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
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.