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1479 E COMMERCIAL BLVD · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33334-5715

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 5, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3388658
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8491539
DBPR license1613832

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate2 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 2

#3High Priority10-05-5

High Priority – In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit on expo line **Warning**

Warning
#4High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top fry station batter (55-56F – Cold Holding) . Operator voluntary discarded. Observed in flip top cooler sliced American cheese (47-49F – Cold Holding); sliced Swiss cheese (47-49F – Cold Holding); pasta salad (48F – Cold Holding); macaroni and cheese (55F – Cold Holding) 6 drawers below cook line , raw shrimp (52F – Cold Holding); hamburger (46-48F – Cold Holding); chicken (47F – Cold Holding) salmon (50F – Cold Holding); per operator less than three hours. Employee placed items in cooler . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 1

#5Intermediate41-21-4

Intermediate – Original container of toxic degreaser and sanitizer substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label at dish washing station. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 2

#1Basic10-06-5

Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed in flip top handle in contact with shredded Parmesan cheese and shredded cheddar cheese. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of fry station reach-in cooler. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 1:30 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.