UPTOWN KEESE’S
228A COMMERCIAL BLVD · LAUDERDALE-BY-THE-SE · Broward County · FL 33308
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
12A-12-4High Priority – Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Cook touched raw shell eggs then proceeded to prepare ready to eat food without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler – butter (47F) – per operator held in unit overnight. Item not prepped or portioned today. Observed door to walk in cooler not closing tightly. See stop sale.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler – butter (47F) – per operator held in unit overnight. Item not prepped or portioned today. Observed door to walk in cooler not closing tightly. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03D-06-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Walk in cooler – raw chicken – ambient cooling 2.5 hours at 4:30pm (47-48F – Cooling) at 4:50pm 48-49F. At this rate proper cooling will not occur. Observed door to walk in cooler not closing tightly. Operator stated she would immediately cook the chicken. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cookline magnetic knife rack visibly soiled. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cookline hand sink. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
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. 2 employees – less than 60 days – without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.AÂ Employees filled out during inspection.AÂ **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 7
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4Basic – All Cookline cutting boards have cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles and gaskets – all Cookline flip tops. **Repeat Violation**
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed door to walk in cooler not closing tightly.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All Cookline flip tops. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 8:37 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.