DISCOVERY TAKE OUT RESTAURANT
501 W SUNRISE BLVD · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33311
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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 4
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef store above shrimp and vegetables inside chest freezer in kitchen. Reviewed proper storage of raw. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach observed inside employee/customers bathroom. 3 live roaches observed inside a cooking pot stored under a preparation table in kitchen. Operator killed and clean pot. 1 live roach observed crawling on Water heater located inside kitchen. 1 live roach observed crawling on a personal handbag stored on a shelf next to-go containers in kitchen. Operator killed and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 7 rodent droppings behind boxes on hallway leading to guest/employee bathroom. 5 rodent droppings observed inside an old slow cooker stored in kitchen. Operator cleaned cooker. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed white paint / roach killer spray stored on shelf under preparation table in kitchen next to cooking oil and onions. **Warning**
Intermediate 2
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer to test cold food. **Warning**
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. **Warning**
Basic 8
32-07-4Basic – Bathroom facility not clean. **Warning**
24-06-4Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed cooking utensils stored in a dirty container. Operator removed utensils and placed to wash. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee bag stored next to to-go containers. Operator removed from shelf and stored away from food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed an out of order fryer with heavy accumulation of grease on it in kitchen. **Warning**
36-62-4Basic – Light not functioning inside Guest bathroom. **Warning**
14-20-4Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. For shelf covering shelf under preparation table in kitchen. **Warning**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to-go containers stored unprotected. Face up. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:21 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.