Inspection Report

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MAZZA KITCHEN

1530 N FEDERAL HWY BAY F12 · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33304

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 15, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3355246
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8374506
DBPR license1625633

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#6High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish stored over ready to eat French fries in reach in freezer. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in front counter cookline reach in. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter – cooked vegetables (73-75F – Hot Holding); falafel (72F – Hot Holding); beef (125-127F – Hot Holding). Per operator items hot holding approximately 2 hours. Operator placed items on Time as a Public Control. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 4

#9Intermediate11-27-4

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. Provided handout to operator. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Meat thawing in prep area hand sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Intermediate16-37-1

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

#12Intermediate11-26-1

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. 1 employee without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. Employee filled out during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 5

#1Basic16-03-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. A/C vents and return.

#3Basic16-55-4

Basic – Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Per operator unit out of order. New unit on order.

#4Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Meat thawing in standing water. Operator moved to walk in to continue proper thawing. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic21-45-1

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions. No test strips for sanitizer. Operator made chlorine solution 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 12:34 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
3 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.