Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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FLORIDA HIBISCUS

8344 W OAKLAND PARK BLVD · SUNRISE · Broward County · FL 33351

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 12, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3786613
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13939845
DBPR license1624884

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority5 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#5High Priority35A-02-8

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. -Observed 3 live flying insects at dishwashing area landing on clean plates and other utensils. -Observed 2 live flying insects landing on clean in-use cutting board at cook line. -Observed 2 live flying insects landing on handwashing sink next to cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#6High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Observed raw fish stored over bag with carrots in walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#7High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at 3:26 p.m., cooked pork temps at 64F in Superior reach in cooler. Per operator, pork cooked on 10/10/2026 and stored in walk in cooler . As per operator, pork transfer from walk in cooler at 11:00 a.m. and did not removed since. Observed cooked duck cold held in walk in cooler at 50F. Per operator, duck cooked and transfer to walk in cooler on 10/10/2026. Cooked duck did not removed from unit since. See stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed at 3:26 p.m., cooked pork temps at 64F in Superior reach in cooler. Per operator, pork cooked on 10/10/2026 and stored in walk in cooler . As per operator, pork transfer from walk in cooler at 11:00 a.m. and did not removed since. See stop sale. -Observed cut cabbages cold held on cook line at 60F. Per operator, cabbages cut and placed at cook line 2 hours prior to the inspection. Operator transfer cabbage to freezer for quick chill. -Observed cooked duck cold held in walk in cooler at 50F. Per operator, duck cooked and transfer to walk in cooler on 10/10/2026. Cooked duck did not removed from unit since. See stop sale. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarningStop Sale
#9High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked chicken hot held at cook line at 124F. Per operator, chicken cooked 30 minutes prior to the inspection. Advise operator to reheat chicken to 165F . **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 5

#10Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of black mold like substances buildup on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#11Intermediate53A-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 no food manager on duty for more than 4 employees at this time. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink next to cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate02C-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 no date marked on cooked duck stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, duck cooked on 10/10/2026. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 4

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substances buildup inside ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substances buildup on can opener holster. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases with takeout containers stored on floor parallel to ice machine. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 13, 2026 1:27 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
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.