Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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SKYBOX CAFE

100 W CYPRESS CREEK RD #835 · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33309

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 14, 2017
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2680148
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6231217
DBPR license1615051

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJune 14, 2017 10:20 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJune 15, 2017 8:45 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority4 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 7

#8High Priority03A-15-4

High Priority – All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in the Vitamin reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All the potentially hazardous foods were put on a stop sale because they were stored overnight in the cooler. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#9High Priority41-05-4

High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a 1 gallon jug of household bug spray in a cabinet **Warning**

Warning
#10High Priority03D-05-4

High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooked/heated yesterday/on a previous day not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Food has been cooling overnight. See stop sale. Observed cooked chicken prepared on 6/13/17 is still 47-48°F in a reach-in cooler. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#11High Priority03B-01-4

High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Observed beef and chicken in a hot hold box on the front counter are 112-114°F. **Warning**

Warning
#12High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 on the wall behind a pipe opposite the hand sink in the warewashing area. 1 on the wall behind a pipe opposite the 3 compartment sink. 3 between a shelf and wall opposite the 3 compartment sink. 4 on the wall under a shelf opposite the bag-in-the box soda rack. 1 on the wall behind a convection oven on the cooks line. Approximately 10-15 behind cove molding tiles on the cooks line. 1 in a cabinet above a prep sink on the cooks line. **Warning**

Warning
#13High Priority35A-23-4

High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed a large amount of roach excrement around a electrical box on the wall opposite the 3 compartment sink. Observed roach excrement on wall under shelving in the ware washing area. **Warning**

Warning
#14High Priority01B-02-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Improperly cooled chicken. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 4

#15Intermediate16-35-4

Intermediate – No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate53B-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. **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate03D-16-4

Intermediate – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Observed cooked chicken prepared on 6/13/17 is still 47-48°F in a reach-in cooler in a covered pan. **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate14-77-5

Intermediate – Vitamin Reach-in cooler not maintained in good repair. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed all food in this cooler is 46°F or higher. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 7

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 in the middle compartment of the 3 compartment sink. 6 on the floor around the mop sink. Approximately 20 under the bag-the-box soda rack . Approximately 15 behind a upright reach-in freezer in a storage area. 5 under shelving in the dry food storeroom. 4 behind the self serve soda coolers in the dining room. Approximately 10 on the floor under a cooler at the front counter. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed dry pasta on the floor under shelving in the dry food storeroom. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall under the left dry board of the 3 compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed that the mop sink faucet is missing its nozzle. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic06-04-4

Basic – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Observed a case of raw chicken being thawed at room temperature in a prep area. The chicken was put in a reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe under the 3 compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 7:56 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
4 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
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 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.