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VILLAGE TAVERN #203

14555 SW 2 ST · PEMBROKE PINES · Broward County · FL 33027

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 5, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3344485
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8363745
DBPR license1621900

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority5 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#10High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of tomato ketchup, one can of chopped sea clams, and one can of chopped tomatoes. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#11High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Two flying insects flying around cleaning utensils shelf, above triple sink in dish ware area. Outside of kitchen. -two flying insects flying around dirty dishes in dish ware area, outside of kitchen. -one flying insect flying around soda grips in storage area room, outside of kitchen **Warning**

Warning
#12High Priority01D-08-5

High Priority – Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. Provided for salmon, but not for ahi tuna **Warning**

Warning
#13High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prep or portioned today. -Service station-; butter (75F – Cold Holding),per employee food held less than two hours, observed single service butter left to ambient temperature. -Pantry station-portioned mix shredded cheese (52F – Cold Holding); portioned mozzarella (45F – Cold Holding). -Grill station -6 cooling drawers; Mac and cheese (45F-Cold Holding-); eggs rolls (46F – Cold Holding); cod fish (47F – Cold Holding) Per employee food held less than 4 hours, ice added for a quick chill **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#14High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. grill station-teriyaki (104F – Hot Holding); liquified butter (128F – Hot Holding); barbecue sauce (110F – Hot Holding), per employee food hot held less than two hours, employee reheated on stove to 165-170F) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#15High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of heavy duty window cleaner, stored on same shelf of single service items in expo station, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 5

#16Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pantry area, garbage can in front of sink, employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#17Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – 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/ 7 employees working in food preparation, manager, not certified, Maria Martinez **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Pantry area, employee provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#19Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink.- pantry area, employee provided **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#20Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. – Bar area- one bottle containing blue cleaner for tables, -two bottles containing blue cleaner in dish ware area, Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 9

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Coffee station- large ice machine **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic16-07-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Food spills inside sanitizer compartment **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on top of cutting board, prep table in rear kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags stored on same shelf of clean glass drinks. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. – two clean utensils storage rack – several lines of metal containers stacked wet. Dish ware area. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Foam cup used to dispense ice, in bar area. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Coffee station, lower cooler, employee coffee, manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee station **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour and container of sugar, in rear kitchen, employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 1:18 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 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 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.