Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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2988 NW 55TH AVE · LAUDERHILL · Broward County · FL 33313

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 26, 2016
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2636151
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6021371
DBPR license1620256

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJuly 26, 2016 4:33 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJuly 27, 2016 10:52 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#3High Priority03B-02-4

High Priority – Observed: Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Priority: High Priority

#4High Priority50-08-5

High Priority – Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 30 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 1940 N. Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr. Priority: High Priority

#12High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Observed: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found, approximately 40 live roaches under chest freezer in the kitchen area, approximately 15 live roaches under the self in the kitchen area, 2 live roaches in the dry storage area. Priority: High Priority

Intermediate 3

#7Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Priority: Intermediate

#8Intermediate22-28-4

Intermediate – Observed: Interior of reach-in cooler freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Priority: Intermediate

#11Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Priority: Intermediate

Basic 7

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – Observed: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Priority: Basic

#2Basic24-14-4

Basic – Observed: Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Priority: Basic

#5Basic08B-30-4

Basic – Observed: Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Priority: Basic

#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Observed: Food stored on floor. Priority: Basic

#9Basic38-07-4

Basic – Observed: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Priority: Basic

#10Basic29-27-4

Basic – Observed: No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided. Priority: Basic

#13Basic29-11-4

Basic – Observed: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle, pipe of handwashing sink. Priority: Basic

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:15 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.