TOP CHEFS RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE
1595 W OAKLAND PARK BLVD. · OAKLAND PARK · Broward County · FL 33311
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
05-01-4High Priority – Glass stem/sensor thermometer in use with no shatterproof coating.
03B-15-5High Priority – Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hot food table turned off. Per operator food here since noon. Now 4:00 pm. Brown stew chicken (110°F – Hot Holding); White rice (121°F – Hot Holding) Stop sale. Product discarded by operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed hot food table turned off. Per operator food here since noon. Now 4:00 pm. Brown stew chicken (110°F – Hot Holding); White rice (121°F – Hot Holding) Stop sale. Product discarded by operator. **
Intermediate 3
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash in front kitchen sink not accessible for employee use at all times due to trash can blocking access. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic 5
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 1 container of utensils in water with no heat being applied (94°F) operator removed to dish area to be cleaned and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-20-4Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 12:43 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.