Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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TOP NOTCH DELICATESSEN & CATERING

5712 W HALLANDALE BEACH BLVD · HOLLYWOOD · Broward County · FL 33023

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 16, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3372834
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8440601
DBPR license1621042

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJanuary 16, 2024 4:28 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJanuary 17, 2024 3:04 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate8 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 4

#9High Priority35A-09-4

High Priority – Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1) 1 live rodent in storage area entrance of kitchen. 2) 1 dead rodent under prep table in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#10High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1) 5 rodent droppings on shelf next to storage area at kitchen entrance. 2) 5 rodent droppings on shelves next to hand washing sink away from kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#11High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. True triple doors reach in- ; Cooked chicken (48-50F – Cold Holding); Cooked rice (51F – Cold Holding); Cooked goat (47-49F – Cold Holding). Per Cook food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed unit leaking water. See stop sale **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#12High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. True triple doors reach in- ; Cooked chicken (48-50F – Cold Holding); Cooked rice (51F – Cold Holding); Cooked goat (47-49F – Cold Holding). Per Cook food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed unit leaking water. See stop sale **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale

Intermediate 1

#13Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Commercial soap dispenser stored in employee hand washing sink in kitchen. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 8

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 4 ceiling tiles front counter in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior window has a gap that opens to the outside in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic38-01-4

Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. 2 light shields damaged front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler lower shelf soiled. Manager cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic35B-09-4

Basic – Screen in window torn/in poor repair – vermin present. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic33-34-4

Basic – Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Front of kitchen, entrance of kitchen and back of establishment not Maintained clean and organized **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic14-11-5

Basic – Triple doors reach in cooler in kitchen in poor repair. Instructed Manager not to stored TCS items in unit. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe. Hand washing sink in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:23 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
4 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
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.