AL SALEM MIDDLE EASTERN REST
1816 N UNIVERSITY DR · PLANTATION · Broward County · FL 33322
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. – Walk-in cooler Observed cooked chick peas (41-51F – Cooling). Per operator, item was placed in cooler the night prior to inspection but did not make it to 41F within 6 hours. Employee discarded. See stop sale.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. – Walk-in cooler Observed cooked chick peas (41-51F – Cooling). Per operator, item was placed in cooler the night prior to inspection but did not make it to 41F within 6 hours. Employee discarded. See stop sale.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.- Kabob cooler Observed chicken kabobs (45F – Cold Holding). Per operator, item was placed in cooler from walk-in in cooler approximately 1 hours prior to inspection. Items have been out of temp for approximately 20mins. Employee advised to place items back into walk-in cooler to allow cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next to cooking unit. Observed hand wash station used to wash wiping.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. – Dish washing area Observed spray bottle of bleach unlabeled. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 2
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. – Dish washing area Observed floor tile in disrepair.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. – Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer Observed bags of bread stored on floor in walk in freezer. Observed buckets of lamb chops stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 12:16 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.