ORANGE TREE RESTAURANT
6400 N UNIVERSITY DR · TAMARAC · Broward County · FL 33321-4019
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 8
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 ten inch can of corn beef hash. **Warning**
12A-04-5High Priority – Employee handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. Observed server touched dirty then clean without washing hands. – Observed food prep worker constantly wiped hands on soiled wiping cloth then make toasts for customers with same gloved hands. -Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs then handled ready to eat English muffins with same gloved hands. **Warning**
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dish machine hot water test strip failed to turn black at 160 degrees F after testing 3 times. **Warning**
22-57-5High Priority – Heat strip failed to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. **Warning**
03A-02-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter at 81 degrees F-room temperature. Operator said held for less than 4 hours. Advised to place in cooler. **Warning**
07-08-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food re-served to customers. Observed self dispense can with milk on tables in dining room preset for customers and not removed between customers. **Warning**
02C-01-4High Priority – Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed container with BBQ pork in walk-in cooler dated 09/27. Operator states that wrong date is on container. Old label was not removed. **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in door of reach in cooler by toaster oven. 1 live over clean and sanitized dishes under front counter. 1 live roach under counter where uncovered cooked sausages and ham are stored. 1 live in cabinet under drink machine where soda syrups are stored. 1 live on wall under storage shelf next to walkin cooler. 1 live on shelf under prep table in front of stove in rear kitchen. 1 live roach on wall of reach in cooler next to dry storage shelf. **Warning**
Intermediate 2
31A-02-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by empty boxes. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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. **Warning**
Basic 11
36-37-4Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen and cookline **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Observed throughout establishment. – Observed wall behind table with microwave soiled in kitchen area. – Observed vent over front counter soiled with dust and water dripping. **Warning**
21-05-4Basic – Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cooked ham and bacon stored on wet wiping cloth. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Over 20 dead roaches in cabinet under drink machine where soda syrups are stored 1 dead roach on corn beef hash **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with hair restraint by prep line. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed bottles of sealed ketch up stored on floor at front counter. **Warning**
10-08-4Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice bin on frontline **Warning**
10-02-4Basic – In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Operator use wet wiping cloth to clean utensil used in margarine **Warning**
22-19-4Basic – Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
32-23-4Basic – Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Observed toilet in ladies not not flushing **Warning**
23-12-4Basic – Walk-in cooler and/or walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. Observed walk in cooler shelves and walls soiled Observed hood filters soiled **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:20 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.