AL SALEM MIDDLE EASTERN REST
1816 N UNIVERSITY DR · PLANTATION · Broward County · FL 33322
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
03D-02-5High Priority – A) Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed yellow rice (46°F – Cooling Overnight)in walk in cooler stored overnight and not moved after cooking last evening per operator statement. B) Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed cut tomatoes (62°F – Cooling Overnight), per operator item was cut yesterday and stored in unit overnight and not moved. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
08B-02-4High Priority – Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed nonTCS nut based pastries stored on counter above display case uncovered. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-09-4High Priority – Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed ants crawling along wall trim from overhead support where restroom sign is following along to front entrance. At least 40 ants observed. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above sauce in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in dining area by wait station under buffet hot hold unit. Observed 3 live roaches under manager certifications posted on drink cooler in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach crawling in container of utensils stored on counter at warewashing station in kitchen. Utensils were sent through dishwasher. Observed 1 additional roach crawling on floor in dining room area. **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed at least 8 rodent droppings along wall trim through out party room dining area. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. A) Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed yellow rice (46°F – Cooling Overnight)in walk in cooler stored overnight and not moved after cooking last evening per operator statement. B) Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed cut tomatoes (62°F – Cooling Overnight), per operator item was cut yesterday and stored in unit overnight and not moved. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
Intermediate 2
31A-09-4Intermediate – A) Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink in rear warewashing area blocked by rolling cart. B) Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink at pastry area used to discard food products or clean utensils as evidenced by pastry debris in sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-05-4Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed men's handicap stall paper towel dispenser unable to dispense paper towels. **Warning**
Basic 7
14-05-4Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding at front wall near front window damaged. **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board at front counter prep table near display cases. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in hot holdIng case in party room in empty well. Case is not in use at time of inspection. Observed 2 additional dead roaches on floor by same unit. Observed at least 1 dead roach stuck to tape used to hand manager certifications in kitchen. Observed 1 dead roach on floor between lowboy with rice cookers on top and make table in kitchen. Observed 1 dead roach under mixer by warewash station in kitchen. **Warning**
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of food in walk-in freezer stored on floor. **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall damage at wall leading into restroom hallway. **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-in freezer and cooler shelves rust pitted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:01 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.