Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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CULINARY AFFAIRS

2400 GRIFFIN RD · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33312

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 28, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number1125382
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8338735
DBPR license1620723

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority7 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#7High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observe at walk in refrigerator 2 ; red bean overnight (62F – Cooling) see stop sale **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#8High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observe employee leaving bathroom and entering kitchen without washing hands put on gloves and start food preparation. I instructed employee that he must first wash hands before putting on gloves and employee washed hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9High Priority01B-07-4

High Priority – Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observe in in-dry storage bin oatmeal with mold like growth. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#10High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observe raw chicken above case of raw fish. Operator placed raw chicken on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#11High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observe at walk in refrigerator 2 ; red bean overnight (62F – Cooling) see stop sale **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 7

#12Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observe employee washing hands twice in food preparation sink. Operator instructed employee to wash hands in hand washing sink and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#13Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observe at walk in refrigerator 2 ; red bean overnight (62F – Cooling) see stop sale due to being in a deep plastic 5 gallon bucket **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#14Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observe can opener soiled with food debris. Operator had can opener washed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#15Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observe metal bowl in hand wash sink at cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#16Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observe by 3 compartment sink. Operator placed paper towel at sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#17Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observe with new employee who was working solo upon my arrival. Operator had employee fill out form. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#18Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observe by 3 compartment sink. Operator placed soap at sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 6

#1Basic24-07-4

Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observe plastic food container stored on floor and not inverter Operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic35B-08-4

Basic – Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observe above Cambro hot box. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observe plastic 5 gal oil container stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#4Basic33-19-4

Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observe multiple bags of garbage on floor next to dumpster. Operator cleaned pad. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observe cases plastic plates stored on floor in dry storage. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 12:53 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
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.