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1404 E LAS OLAS BLVD UNIT A · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33301

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 15, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3483767
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8828501
DBPR license1625950

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority5 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#7High Priority41-05-4

High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment – by triple sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler – raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat pickles/peppers. Walk in cooler – raw chicken stored over ready to eat vegetables. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9High Priority08B-01-4

High Priority – Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Front counter – container of pickles/cabbage in self serve tray with no sneeze protection. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 5

#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. Provided handouts to operator. **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate53B-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
#13Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 3 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. By triple sink. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning

Basic 6

#1Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic12B-12-5

Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Prep area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup on condensing coils – walk in refrigerator. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in freezer – case of chicken stored on floor. Walk in cooler – cases of plastic water bottles stored on floor. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected on site. Observed cashier package a to-go order with the bag directly on the floor. **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline – water 79F. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Item in prep sink thawing at room temperature. Operator turned on cold water to continue thawing. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 1:39 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.