ST BESS KITCHEN
8318 W OAKLAND PARK BLVD · SUNRISE · Broward County · FL 33351
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
35A-02-8High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed 3 live flying insects at dishwashing area. Operator killed and sanitized areas. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw fish cold held in flip top cooler at 48-54F. Per operator, fish transfer to unit 3 hours prior to the inspection. Operator removed to freezer for quick chill. -Observed raw oxtail cold held in walk in coo,er at 44F. Oxtail transfer back to cooked 3 hours before the inspection. Advise operator to put item in freezer for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 6
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed handwashing sink in kitchen used to catch water. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of food manager certification available at this time. **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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/ **Warning**
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. Observed no proof of employees training available at this time. **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. Observed no proof that food workers are informed of their health responsibilities. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed an unlabeled spray bottle at dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Basic 8
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed a c02 tank next to hot water heater not secured **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
24-07-4Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean pot stored on kitchen floor. **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellular phone stored on food preparation table. Operator removed and stored properly. **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Chefs in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with plantains stored on kitchen floor. **Warning**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases with food containers stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with cooked peas stored in walk in cooker. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substances buildup on wall at dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:46 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.