Fort Lauderdale, Broward County

RAINBOW PALACE

2787 E OAKLAND PARK BLVD, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306-1647

FoodSeating
Latest violations
16
6 High Priority
Jun 5, 2026
City
Fort Lauderdale
County
Broward
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jun 5, 2026

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 6Basic: 10Total: 16

12A-13-4

Detail 24611561

High Priority - Dish Employee handled soiled utensils and then picked up clean dishes and utensils, without washing hands. Reviewed proper procedures and employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site

22-41-4

Detail 24611573

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator primed unit. Chlorine 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 24611563

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 pork wantans and raw fish stored over ready to eat broth and olives. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 24611568

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Right flip top - pork dumplings (41-49F). Per operator items placed in unit approximately 2 hours ago. Operator removed excess and placed in reach in to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

03D-06-5

Detail 24611567

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Left flip top - cut cabbage - ambient cooling 1 hour at 4:30pm (55-58F - Cooling) at 5:05pm 49-57F. At this rate proper ambient cooling will not occur. Observed item overfilled in upper section of flip top. Operator removed excess and placed in reach in to expedite cooling. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 24611574

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - chicken (120-123F - Hot Holding). Per operator holding less than an hour. Operator placed on Time as a Public Health Control. Provided form to operator and reviewed. Corrective Action Taken

23-24-4

Detail 24611560

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles and gaskets. All Cookline cold holding units. Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 24611564

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation

12B-02-4

Detail 24611566

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating at Cookline prep table. Employee took items and left prep area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 24611570

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Left 4 door reach in - torn gaskets - upper left door.

36-73-4

Detail 24611575

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under and around all Cookline grills and fryers.

08B-38-4

Detail 24611571

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container or raw beef and bags of ice stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 24611562

Basic - Ice buildup in Cookline reach-in chest freezers.

10-12-5

Detail 24611569

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored directly on top of visibly soiled ice machine. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 24611565

Basic - Interior of cookline microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 24611572

Basic - Stored food not covered. Chest freezer - Spring rolls and lobster stored uncovered. Operator properly covered. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Mar 19, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 10

22-41-4

Detail 24454939

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator primed unit. Chlorine 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

12A-07-5

Detail 24454945

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Dish employee entered kitchen, put on gloves and handled clean dish without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 24454943

High Priority - Prep area - flip top #2 - Raw chicken stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat cooked broccoli. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site

08A-02-6

Detail 24454941

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Walk in freezer - raw chicken stored over raw fish. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site

41-27-4

Detail 24454942

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Cookline - Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine over 200ppm). Operator diluted solution. Chlorine 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 24454944

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Prep area hand sink blocked by dish tray. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 24454946

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles and gaskets - all Cookline reach in units.

50-09-4

Detail 24454947

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

12B-02-4

Detail 24454938

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Dish employee eating at dish machine. Employee took food and left kitchen. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 24454940

Basic - Stored food not covered. Chest freezer - spring rolls. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Jan 16, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-01-5

Detail 24308823

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in use in sugar. Advised operator to use handled scoops. Operator removed bowl. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24308822

Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of soy sauce stored on floor in walk in cooler. Advised operator all food must be stored minimum 6 inches off ground.

14-69-4

Detail 24308821

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Advised operator to clean out reach in freezer.

Apr 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

22-41-4

Detail 23728755

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator set up 3Compartment sink with chlorine sanitizer measuring 100ppm Corrected On-Site

12A-09-4

Detail 23728756

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled cell phone then continued preparing food without washing hands and changing gloves. Employee washed hands and put new gloves on Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 23728753

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink blocked by Utensil crates Employee removed crates Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23728754

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

10-08-5

Detail 23728757

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee removed ice scoop Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 23728758

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris.

Oct 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

08A-20-5

Detail 23230705

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw Lamb over baked choy, Employee switched items around placing back choy above raw Lamb Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23230706

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Walk In Cooler Employee removed bowl Corrected On-Site

21-07-4

Detail 23230704

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Operator diluted solution to 100ppm Corrected On-Site

Apr 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

22-20-5

Detail 22771383

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

36-73-4

Detail 22771382

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease

14-69-4

Detail 22771384

Basic - Ice buildup walk-in freezer.

Aug 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

53A-03-7

Detail 22054239

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 22054237

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.

36-34-5

Detail 22054241

Basic - Above cook line, Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

12B-13-4

Detail 22054236

Basic - Employee beverage container in a cold holding/freezer unit with food to be served to customers.

23-03-4

Detail 22054238

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in all under line cabinets, food build up and debris.

22-16-4

Detail 22054240

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

Dec 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 21654792

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. After 3 attempts Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) - operator contacted technician. Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 21654791

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Make table - raw chicken over cooked noodles - cooked noodles moved to top shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 21654789

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. Walk in cooler - marinated chicken (45F - Cold Holding); raw lamb chops (45F - Cold Holding); raw steak (45F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today and held over 4 hours - See stop sale. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21654788

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler - marinated chicken (45F - Cold Holding); raw lamb chops (45F - Cold Holding); raw steak (45F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today and held over 4 hours - See stop sale. Operator adjusted thermostat ambient temperature dropping during inspection. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21654793

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Tray caddy removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-10-4

Detail 21654790

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21654794

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed employee beverages from prep surface. Corrected On-Site Warning

May 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-05-5

Detail 20917572

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Oct 20, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 13

22-49-4

Detail 20602930

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed at 0 ppm. Sanitizer not being dispensed. Operator set up 3 compartment sink Corrective Action Taken

22-45-4

Detail 20602933

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Exterior of cornstarch container soiled. Operator discarded container Corrected On-Site

14-31-5

Detail 20602926

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Spring rolls stored in takeout bags in reach in freezer

31B-03-4

Detail 20602925

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in wait station

53B-05-5

Detail 20602935

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

32-04-4

Detail 20602932

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom in dining room

12B-07-4

Detail 20602924

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open cup of coffee and travel mug of tea on shelf above flip top cooler

13-03-4

Detail 20602934

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cutting eggplant with no hair restraint. Employee placed on hats Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 20602928

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.

31B-04-4

Detail 20602923

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restroom in dining room

29-49-6

Detail 20602927

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bar cooler has about 3 inches of water

33-31-5

Detail 20602929

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Buildup of empty cardboard boxes in dry storage. Unable to enter room

29-20-5

Detail 20602931

Basic - Very slow draining water in handwash sink next to dishwasher. Employee cleaned filter and fixed sink Corrected On-Site