SAMOSA THE INDIAN CAFE
13101 W SUNRISE BLVD · SUNRISE · Broward County · FL 33323
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three Compartment Sink At the time of inspection observed establishment not sanitizing food contact surfaces. Sanitizing compartment set up to be used. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Reach in freezer Observed bags of chicken stored in non food grade bags. **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Reach in freezer Observed raw chicken stored over raw goat. Employee removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High 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. Observed chicken breast (46F – Cold Holding) per operator, items were not prepared or packaged today. Items have been prepped 2 days prior to inspection and have been in the cooler since. See stop sale.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken breast (46F – Cold Holding) per operator, items were not prepared or packaged today. Items have been prepped 2 days prior to inspection and have been in the cooler since. See stop sale.
Intermediate 5
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Procedure sent to PIC to be printed and posted. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Next to water heater. Observed hand wash sink blocked by dish trolley. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to water heater. Employee placed paper towel at sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee training for chefs. Vassel R and Vittal J.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken prepared over 24hours not date marked.
Basic 6
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle used to dispense samba. Employee removed. Observed cup with no handle used to dispense sev on prep table behind door. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout back of establishment. Observed vents with accumulation of black debris.
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Across from reach in cooler next to door. Observed single service items on top shelf not covered or stored inverted. Employee covered. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Kitchen Observed employee beverage stored on prep table across from stove. Observed opened bottle of employee beverage stored in reach in freezer not identified. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Prep table across from stove.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Reach in cooler Observed tub of uncovered cooked chicken in reach in cooler next to stove.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:08 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.