BEEHIVE KITCHEN
6312 N ANDREWS AVENUE · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33309
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed at 0 PPM. Operator corrected to 100PPM chlorine. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 live flying insects flying over linen basket. Operator moved linen basket outside. Main kitchen walk in cooler prep area wall .observed 21 live flying insects flying around and landing on can opener blade, mixer and robocop. Main kitchen chemical storage shelf- observed 3 live flying insects flying around chemical shelf.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Main kitchen walk in cooler- observed raw shrimp being stored over ready to eat tofu and cooked corn. Operator properly stored food items. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter at stove- observed bean chuckney and garlic herb oil at 56-61 degrees F. ( cold holding)Operator moved items to cooler. Operator stated that items was removed from cooler 8 minutes ago. Not prepared or portioned today. Observed raw chicken breast 68°F. Operator stated chicken was grilled and been on speed rack for 3-4 hours. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter steam table-breaded chicken (112F – Hot Holding); picadillo (120F – Hot Holding). cooked salmon (112F hot holding)s Operator stated items was cooked and placed on steam table 16 minutes ago. Operator moved items to oven for reheat to 165°F + **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 4
11-07-5Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed poster to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Big deep covered containers with rice at 1:15pm (51F cooling),noodles at 1:15pm (50F cooling) both cooling since 11am, rechecked at 1:30 pm same temperature. At this current cooling rate product will not reach 41°F within 6 hours. Operator moved product to sheet pans. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter hand washing sinks.
31B-05-4Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at front counter hand washing sink.
Basic 8
24-14-4Basic – Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Main kitchen 3 compartment sink- observed clean spatulas being stored in between wall and sink.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Front counter prep table- observed employee water bottle on prep table.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Front counter- observed employee cellphone and earbuds on prep table.
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Main kitchen- observed employee wearing watch.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Main kitchen at prep table- observed cases of sweet potatoes being stored on the floor.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Main kitchen- observed mop wet nesting on the floor.
21-09-4Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Front counter prep table- observed soiled wiping cloth on prep table.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Front counter at stove- observed spray bottle of oil with labeling.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:47 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.