ORANGE TREE RESTAURANT
6400 N UNIVERSITY DR · TAMARAC · Broward County · FL 33321-4019
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Pooled eggs stored above deli meats in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food in the process of reheating for hot holding for more than 2 hours has not reached 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage gravy commercially processed reheating since 6am (9:40) (92°F – Reheating) canned sausage gravy on first reheat temped at 92°F. Operator states item has been reheating since 6am in steam table. Large pan used in small steam table and water not covering height of food product. Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. oatmeal reheating since 6am(9:40) (115° – Reheating); hollandaise sauce commercially processed 2nd reheat reheating since 6am(9:40) (138°F – Reheating); chili reheating since 6am(9:40) (129°F – Reheating). Items in second reheat. Stored in steam table and have been reheating in steam table since 6am. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced cheese (54°F – Cold Holding). Stored in cook line flip top cooler. Cheese stacked high over fill line. Operator states item has been in unit for 3 hours. Operator removed excess and moved to reach in freezer to quick chill **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03E-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. oatmeal reheating since 6am(9:40) (115° – Reheating); hollandaise sauce commercially processed 2nd reheat reheating since 6am(9:40) (138°F – Reheating); chili reheating since 6am(9:40) (129°F – Reheating). Items in second reheat. Stored in steam table and have been reheating in steam table since 6am. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
03E-04-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food in the process of reheating for hot holding for more than 2 hours has not reached 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage gravy commercially processed reheating since 6am (9:40) (92°F – Reheating) canned sausage gravy on first reheat temped at 92°F. Operator states item has been reheating since 6am in steam table. Large pan used in small steam table and water not covering height of food product. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
Intermediate 5
11-07-5Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Operator unable to demonstrate knowledge of big 6 food borne illnesses at time of inspection. Provided big 6 hand out **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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/ CFM arrived at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-62-1Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection. Operator ordered at time of inspection **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided written plan to operator **Warning**
Basic 3
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches inside of gasket of front counter 2 door reach in cooler at front counter used for dry storage. Operator removed cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags stored with single service items at front counter. Employee bag stored with unwashed produce in kitchen area **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Bucket of pickles stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 12:37 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.