ATLANTIC PHO
5408 W ATLANTIC BLVD · MARGATE · Broward County · FL 33063
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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 7
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -Observed containers with beef soups at 47-48°F in walk in cooler. Per operator, soups cooked and placed in unit on 06/28/2023. During such time , soups did not removed from walk in cooler. Soups did not cooled from 135°F to 41°F in a total of 6 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-36-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed containers with beef soups at 47-48°F in walk in cooler. Per operator, soups cooked and placed in unit on 06/28/2023. During such time , soups did not removed from walk in cooler. Soups did not cooled from 135°F to 41°F in a total of 6 hours. **Warning**
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 chlorine sanitizer at dishwashing machine at 00 ppm. **Warning**
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 landing on in-use food preparation table on cookline. -Observed approximately 20 live flying insects landing on bag with onions in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw chicken wings stored over salad in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -Observed 23 rodent droppings on top of dishwashing machine. No walls or barriers separating dishwashing area from cookline. -Observed approximately 10 rodent droppings throughout dry storage areas. -Observed approximately 15 rodent droppings in wait station. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked pork cold held at 44 degrees Fahrenheit in flip top cooler. Per operator, item placed in unit 30 minutes prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice pack on item for quick. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -Observed containers with soups covered while cooking in walk-in cooler. Evidence by condensation on lids. After 6 hours, soups temps at 47-48°F. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed a food container stored in handwash sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date mark on salad stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, item was prepared on 06/27/2023 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 13
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup inside ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-02-4Basic – Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Observed accumulation of soiled residue buildup on reach in coolers doors. **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on flip top coolers. **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Observed 1 employee engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
38-11-4Basic – Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Observed light at dishwashing area burn out. **Warning**
36-01-4Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup underneath cooking equipments and floor throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Observed floor tiles missing on cookline and dishwashing area. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on kitchen floor. -Observed various food items stored on walk-in freezer floor. -Observed various food items stored on dry storage floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light in walk-in cooler not shielded. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup and grease buildup on shelves underneath food preparation tables throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-64-5Basic – Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on on walls throughout kitchen. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:39 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.