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ATLANTIC PHO

5408 W ATLANTIC BLVD · MARGATE · Broward County · FL 33063

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 1, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3325207
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8489160
DBPR license1612803

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 5 rodent droppings on top of dishwashing machine in dish washing area, 4 underneath dishwashing machine, 1 beside triple sink. Dish washing area is in an open adjacent area next to cook line. Observed 5 rodent droppings along passage leading to storage area. Observed approximately 30 droppings in dry storage area. Dry storage area is not separated by a closing door. Observed 3 rodent droppings on cook line underneath cooking equipment. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings in prep area next to hot water heater.Prep area is located next to cook line. Observed 6 rodent droppings in wait station next to coffee machine and ice machine. Wait station is separated by a closing door. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-01: Observed approximately six rodent droppings on floor underneath coffee station a¿¿ operator removed, and sanitized area. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint

Basic 4

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles not smooth throughout kitchen. – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-01: **Time Extended**

#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler's s ambient temperature at 47F. Observed walk in cooler gasket in disrepair. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-01: **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic22-08-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave with an accumulation of old food debris at cook line. – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-01: **Time Extended**

#4Basic36-27-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed an accumulation of old grease build up on wall/pipe in kitchen next to cook line. Observed an accumulation of old grease built up behind deep fryer. – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-01: **Time Extended**

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 23, 2026 12:16 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.