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FABULOUS SOULFOOD

4924 PEMBROKE RD · HOLLYWOOD · Broward County · FL 33021

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 5, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3370349
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8389609
DBPR license1624354

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority5 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#7High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked rice cold held at 50F in reach-in cooler. Per operator, rice cooked and placed in unit yesterday. Rice did not removed from unit since. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice cold held at 50F in reach-in cooler. Per operator, rice cooked and placed in unit yesterday. Rice did not removed from unit since. See stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 5

#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener blade . Operator cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen block with mop bucket and brooms. Operator removed items blocking sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees training certification with IFSEA expired on 12/01/2023. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 unlabeled spray bottles with degreaser at mop sink. Operator labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 6

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -Observed an Co2 tank in kitchen not adequately secured. Operator secured tank. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open drinks container stored on food preparation table. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed container with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup inside mop sink. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup on can opener holster. Operator clean and sanitizer **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet wiping cloth stored on food prep table not stored in sanitizer solution between uses. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 3:02 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.