Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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BAHAMIAN REEF SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

7836 NW 44 ST · SUNRISE · Broward County · FL 33351

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 13, 2022
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3240887
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8008080
DBPR license1612326

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJuly 13, 2022 3:46 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJuly 20, 2022 12:00 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & rodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority5 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#7High Priority50-17-2

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment operating on expired license. **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on cutting board with cut limes on cutting board at cook line. Observed 1 live roach crawling on prep table with sugar container and mixing bowl. Observed 3 live roaches in hand washing sink located beside 3 compartment sink. Observed approximately ten live roaches running under 3 compartment sink Observed1 live roach crawling on container inside 3 compartment sink. Observed 2 live roaches crawling on clean plates on shelf. Observed Approximately 50or more live roaches crawling through out the kitchen area on 3 compartment sinks, prep table, plates, equipment. **Warning**

Warning
#9High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 30 rodent droppings on floor under convection oven and microwave shelf at cook line. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 5

#10Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk opened from Monday 11th per operator not labeled. **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards at cook line with mold build up. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bucket with greasy water inside hand washing sink located beside 3 compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand washing sink located in kitchen area beside 3 compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed coleslaw and potato salad made 24hours ago per operator not labeled. Observed macaroni and cheese, chicken souse, chicken broth, meat gravy, conch sauce made on Monday 11th per operator with no date marking. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 6

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles, shelves throughout establishment,reach in gaskets, walk in gasket, **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 150 or more dead roaches throughout every area in establishment, under grill area, 3 compartment sink, fryer, dry storage area,, stove area, and cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee cup on prep shelf in kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed gallons of Mayo, strawberry, filling and apple filling stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Observed plastic drink bottles stored on floor in dry storage area. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler and reach in freezers with grease and food build up. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:08 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
3 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.