Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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MATCHBOX SAWGRASS MILLS

1860 SAWGRASS MILLS CIR #5100 · SUNRISE · Broward County · FL 33323

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 15, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3404173
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8544562
DBPR license1624284

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMarch 15, 2024 1:45 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMarch 16, 2024 9:03 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionFly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#5High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed: – 3 flying insects flying around pizza station – 1 landing on flip top cooler cover – 3 landing on pizza station counter – 1 flying insect landing on plate. Employee removed plate from line to be washed and sanitized. – 2 flying insect flying around kitchen area – 5 flying insects landing on storage shelf upstairs kitchen **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed blanch asparagus stored next to raw crab cake. Employee removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High 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. Observed Gouda cheese (42-47F – Cold Holding); fresh mozzarella cheese (42-47F – Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today. Items were packed above fill line resulting in the top portions falling out of temperature. See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Gouda cheese (42-47F – Cold Holding); fresh mozzarella cheese (42-47F – Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today. Items were packed above fill line resulting in the top portions falling out of temperature. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat ViolationStop Sale

Intermediate 2

#9Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Hand wash sink used to hold bag of corn. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled bottle containing sanitizer in bar area.

Basic 4

#1Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed serving plates on cook line not adequately protected prior to the start of service.

#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag stored on top of wiping cloth on prep table next to freezer in production area. Bag removed and wiping cloth placed in soiled laundry bag. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed equipment handle not stored above flour. Operator removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream stored uncovered in reach in cooler. Employee covered ice cream. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:18 AM.

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
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.