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BIG MIKES HEALTHY OF FT LAUDERDAL

1637 SE 17 ST · FT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33316

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 2, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3751731
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13790233
DBPR license1623294

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority4 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical21 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#12High Priority12A-27-4

High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee wearing gloves , cracked raw shell eggs, then placed customer sandwich inside to go container, using same gloves, after manager educated employee on proper hand wash pr, employee discarded gloves, washed hands and put in new pair of gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#13High Priority12A-29-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee wearing gloves took soiled pot to dishwasher area, the came back tomorrow stir a veggie sauce, using same gloves after educated empowering proper hand wash pr, employee discarded gloves, washed hands and put in new pair of gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#14High Priority22-57-6

High Priority – Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. **Warning**

Warning
#15High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Reach in freezer-packages of raw salmon and raw snapper on top of open container of turkey bacon. Employee placed raw sea food on bottom. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#16High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler- Raw shell eggs over butter and packaged juices, manager placed raw shell eggs on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#17High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Gallon of Clorox next to breakfast bowls toppings , peak, granola. Employee removed gallon of Clorox. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 4

#18Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dishwasher area- drawing board and storage case in front, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#19Intermediate16-62-1

Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No hot water temperature device or thermo labels avaon site. **Warning**

Warning
#20Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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. One employee making bowls and juices. **Warning**

Warning
#21Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to 3 compartment sink- employee provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 11

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee drink on same table of salt and pepper saucers. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Ceill Phone next to salt and pepper saucers. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees working in cook line. Manager provided hats. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle touching container of sugar , employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooking spatulas on water tem(81F) employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic21-44-1

Basic – Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On top of prep table, next to flip top in cook line, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8Basic21-13-4

Basic – Soiled wet wiping cloth placed in use with fresh solution. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler- shelves with build up rust. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Two wiping cloths by electric stove. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11Basic21-09-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Two cloths on cutting board. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 3, 2026 12:41 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
3 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
4 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.