VELVET LOUNGE & CAFE
3802 N UNIVERSITY DR · SUNRISE · Broward County · FL 33351
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
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. In Padela reach in freezer by cook line, containers of raw breaded shrimp, calamari, and catfish on top shelf of unit above bags of fries, tater tots, and open case of blueberries. Employee rearranged items place place in bottom of freezer for proper separation. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In MEATS WALK IN – real crab meat (48F – Cold Holding); crab cake mix (49F – Cold Holding); raw calamari (49F – Cold Holding); raw shrimp (49F – Cold Holding); raw lobster tails (48F – Cold Holding); raw lamb chops (48F – Cold Holding); raw ground beef (48F – Cold Holding); raw chicken tenders (49F – Cold Holding); raw chicken wings (49F – Cold Holding). Per manager and date marks all items in unit 2 days.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In MEATS WALK IN – real crab meat (48F – Cold Holding); crab cake mix (49F – Cold Holding); raw calamari (49F – Cold Holding); raw shrimp (49F – Cold Holding); raw lobster tails (48F – Cold Holding); raw lamb chops (48F – Cold Holding); raw ground beef (48F – Cold Holding); raw chicken tenders (49F – Cold Holding); raw chicken wings (49F – Cold Holding). Per manager and date marks all items in unit 2 days. See stop sale.
Basic 4
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like build up on baffle and side walls of ice machine bin.
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks by soda rack not secured. Employee resecured. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Stack of sheet pans on rack by reach in freezer not inverted. Employee flipped pans. **Corrected On-Site**
29-03-4Basic – Water draining onto floor surface. Drain line under kitchen hand sink broken and leaking directly onto floor.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 11:34 AM.
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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.