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LAKE EMERALD GRILL

107 LAKE EMERALD DR · OAKLAND PARK · Broward County · FL 33309

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 25, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3441977
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8731003
DBPR license1618222

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler slice Swiss cheese (49F – Cold Holding); slice American cheese (51F – Cold Holding) stored in plastic container per operator removed from reach in to flip top less than 1 hour. Not portion or prep today. Operator placed in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 2

#10Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – 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. Emailed operator bulletin **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 8

#1Basic10-01-5

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 handle in contact with jasmine rice. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on reach in freezer soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot water handle on hand sink located by bar spinning **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler/ freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed avantco reach in freezer interior with accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single serve cup stored on floor in storage area. Operator elevated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting in mop bucket. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Working containers of sugar removed from original container not identified by common name.operator labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:39 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.