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KOLO RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

3118 S UNIVERSITY DR · MIRAMAR · Broward County · FL 33025

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 26, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3349786
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8369046
DBPR license1610284

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority7 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#10High Priority22-41-4

High 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 dishwashing machine in disrepairs. **Warning**

Warning
#11High Priority10-05-5

High Priority – In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

#12High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw beef stored over various pastries and soups in Maxx Cold freezer. Operator removed and stored properly. -Observed raw ground beef stored over cooked pork in refrigerator. Operator relocate ground beef. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 7

#13Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. A poster has been given to the operator

#14Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black substance buildup on can opener blade.

#15Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed food containers stored inside handwash sink. Operator removed and stored properly.

#16Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

#17Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dishwashing area.

#18Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen

#19Intermediate02C-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 no date marked on soups stored in refrigerator. Per operator, soup made 2 days ago.

Basic 9

#1Basic24-27-4

Basic – Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. -Observed clean pots and food containers stored underneath handwash sink.

#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee drinking water and uncovered food stored on in-used prep table. Operator removed and stored properly.

#3Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Observed employee drinks stored in refrigerator not segregated or identified from food served to the public.

#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellular phone and purse stored on in-used food preparation table. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Observed standing water cover floor surface at dishwashing area due to pipes in disrepairs. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed heavy ice buildup inside chest freezer.

#7Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in dishwashing area.

#8Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. -Observed pipe at handwash sink in disrepair.

#9Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup inside beverage air refrigerator.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 1:08 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
4 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.