SAWGRASS LANES
8501 N UNIVERSITY DR · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33321-1719
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately: 30 fresh rodent droppings under ice bin at soda machine in front counter area/cookline/prep area.
Intermediate 6
22-20-4Intermediate – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
11-07-4Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed Big Five. **Corrective Action Taken**
27-06-4Intermediate – No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Water at 72F in bar area.
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.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink near dishwashing area. Soap provided. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-4Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. For pizza served by the slice. Emailed Time as a public health control written procedure document.
Basic 7
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner in dishwashing area shelves.
14-11-4Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets at Reachin freezer in front of cookline. Lid in disrepair in front counter area chest freezer and in dry storage room chest freezer nearest to ice machine area.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Side doors not tight fitting or sealing.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles and soda bottles stored on the floor in dry storage room closest to side door. Soda boxes on floor in dry storage room near kitchen entryway.
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall under ice bin in front counter area.
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In dry storage areas.
23-05-4Basic – Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Top of chest freezers soiled.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:49 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.