WALLY JEAN'S PARADISE RESTAURANT
2467 N STATE RD 7 · LAUDERHILL · Broward County · FL 33313-3723
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
23 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 8
12A-25-4High Priority – Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed operator touch hair and began to prep food without washing hands. Reviewed hand washing with operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed Goat head in reach in freezer in direct contact with plastic to go bag. **Warning**
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed Goat over Fish in white reach in freezer across from 3 compartment sink. Review proper storage with operator. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked turkey in walk in cooler. Per operator foods were prepared more than 24 hours ago. **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 10 rodent droppings at front counter in dining room. Observed 1 rodent dropping in bathroom. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked fish (88°F – Hot Holding) on countertop in kitchen. Per operator foods were prepared more than 4 hours ago. Operator discarded. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. (1) Observed tomato salad (73-77°F – Cold Holding) in kitchen counter top. (2) Observed Tostones (85°F – Cold Holding) on counter top in kitchen next to 3 compartment sink. Operator moved food items to walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. (1) Observed; cooked chicken (101-112°F – Hot Holding); Cook chicken (76°F – Cold Holding); cooked goat (76°F); cooked turkey (76°F) in kitchen hot hold on kitchen counter top next to stove top. Foods were prepared less than 4 hours ago, operator began to reheat items. (2) cooked fish (88°F – Hot Holding) on countertop in kitchen. Per operator foods were prepared more than 4 hours ago. Operator discarded. See stop sale. **Warning**
Intermediate 5
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **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**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. (1) Observed at hand wash sink in kitchen. (2) Observed at bathroom next to front counter. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 10
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing tiles in kitchen above 3 compartment sink and above hand wash sink in kitchen. **Warning**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed to go containers inverted in kitchen below microwave. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches at front counter. Observed 5 dead roaches inside bathroom cabinet. **Warning**
10-06-5Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed a spoon handle in direct contact with cooked rice in rice maker in kitchen. Operator inverted spoon. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. Observed at microwave in kitchen across from stove. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand wash sink in kitchen. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. (1) Observed food debris on floor at front counter. (2) Observed food debris on floor in kitchen across from stove top. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed cooked turkey uncovered in walk in cooler. **Warning**
33-06-4Basic – Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Observed no trash can in kitchen. Operator provided trash can. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt not labeled in kitchen across from stove top. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:58 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.