1816 N UNIVERSITY DR, Plantation, FL 33322
Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.
Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.
Complaint Full
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic - Cases of water stored on floor at entrance of kitchen.
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In kitchen next to dishwashing machine . Sign provided to operator.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee after using personal phone proceeded to load dishwashing machine with dirty dishes. Employee failed to washed hands before unloading clean dishes from machine. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. Corrected On-Site
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw chicken stored above opened bags of gyro breads in Atosa meat lowboy cooler. Manager moved bread to another cooler. Corrected On-Site
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 12-08-2025 expired.
Basic - Container of oil stored on floor in kitchen. Manager elevated. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in cooler. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle stored on prep table. Operator moved .
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys stored on a prep table.
Basic - Food stored on floor in freezer. Operator moved. Repeat Violation
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Spoon handle touching food.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from uncooked falafel in walk-in cooler. PIC removed and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken cooked 11/18/2024 not date marked.
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle cup used to portion salt in kitchen. Employee removed cup from salt. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of food ingredients stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed cooked rice stored below raw beef in glass door cooler across from cook line. PIC removed and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed at dessert bar.
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - walk-in cooler Observed cooked egg plant not date marked.
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates not stored inverted or protected on table kitchen. Employee inverted top plates. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed tub of meat stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed roof of microwave soiled with old food debris. Employee cleaned. Corrected On-Site
Complaint Full
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High 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.
High 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.
High 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 - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next to cooking unit. Observed hand wash station used to wash wiping.
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - Dish washing area Observed spray bottle of bleach unlabeled. Employee labeled. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - Dish washing area Observed floor tile in disrepair.
Basic - 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.
Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - Dish washing area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: Still observed . Time Extended
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
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. Observed chlorine ppm at 10ppm. Operator advised to use manual sanitizing. Tree compartment sink 100ppm. Warning
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler Observed garlic sauce (42-46F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were out of temperature for approximately 20mins. Items were out of temp due to over packing of containers. Employee removed top row and placed in low boy to allow rapid cooling. Second temperature 42F. Corrected On-Site Warning
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - Low boy cooler Observed hummus prepared over 24 hours not date marked. Warning
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - Dish washing area Warning
Basic - Food stored on floor. - Kitchen Oil stored on floor next to prep table. Employee removed and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site Warning
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - Cooking unit Observed in use utensils held at 98F. Employee removed utensils from water. Corrected On-Site Warning
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At the walk in cooler, rice (70F - Cooling). Item was prepared 7 hours go. Item discarded. See stop sale
High 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. At the walk in cooler, rice (70F - Cooling). Item was prepared 7 hours go. Item discarded. See stop sale
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.
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At the walk in cooler, a plate is was being used to dispense rice from a tub. The plate was removed. Corrected On-Site
Routine - Food
Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. rice (47-50°F - Cooling overnight) Observed in the walk-in cooler. Chef states he cooked rice last night and it has been in cooler since then. Rice did not cool within proper time frames. See stop sale.
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. rice (47-50°F - Cooling overnight) Observed in the walk-in cooler. Chef states he cooked rice last night and it has been in cooler since then. Rice did not cool within proper time frames. See stop sale.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. #1: Observed raw beef stored above ready-to-eat lentil soup. Operator moved lentil soup over so that it would not be underneath the raw beef. #2: observed raw shrimp stored above ready-to-eat falafel. Operator removed raw shrimp and stored it in another cooler properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Menu states red snapper is sold. Operator provided box with the name rhomboplites aurorubens which is stated as vermillion snapper on seafood list. Spoke with DDM Driscoll who stated to cite as an AC. Admin Complaint
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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. All training have been expired since 06.27.2022.
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing bleach substance not labeled. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator covered ice and cleaned and sanitized machine interior. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to scoop rice during prep in kitchen. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on prep table next to double door entrance to kitchen. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple boxes of food stored on walk-in freezer floor and chef stated they were not deliver today. Chef moved items off floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 10ppm) Chef added more bleach high retested at 50ppm. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Working containers of salt and sugar removed from original container not identified by common name underneath prep table between walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. Chef labeled. Corrected On-Site
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired as of 12/01/2021. Confirmation Trace: 218439755 Batch Trace: 4423722 License has been renewed. Corrected On-Site
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above potatoes and tomatoes in walk-in cooler. Observed raw chicken above raw lamb. Operator removed and stored chicken appropriately below other products. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris.
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to scoop rice in walk-in cooler. Operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottles on prep tables. Operator removed and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Operator removed from floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door in kitchen. Operator removed and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in lowboy on cook line.
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust putting shelves in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
Complaint Full
Emergency Order Callback Complied
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding at front wall near front window damaged. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-24: Observed same. Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board at front counter prep table near display cases. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-24: Observed same. Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-in freezer and cooler shelves rust pitted. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-24: Observed same. Time Extended
Complaint Full
Emergency order recommended
High Priority - A) Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed yellow rice (46°F - Cooling Overnight)in walk in cooler stored overnight and not moved after cooking last evening per operator statement. B) Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed cut tomatoes (62°F - Cooling Overnight), per operator item was cut yesterday and stored in unit overnight and not moved. See Stop Sale. Warning
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed nonTCS nut based pastries stored on counter above display case uncovered. Repeat Violation Warning
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed ants crawling along wall trim from overhead support where restroom sign is following along to front entrance. At least 40 ants observed. Warning
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above sauce in walk-in cooler. Warning
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in dining area by wait station under buffet hot hold unit. Observed 3 live roaches under manager certifications posted on drink cooler in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach crawling in container of utensils stored on counter at warewashing station in kitchen. Utensils were sent through dishwasher. Observed 1 additional roach crawling on floor in dining room area. Warning
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed at least 8 rodent droppings along wall trim through out party room dining area. Warning
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. A) Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed yellow rice (46°F - Cooling Overnight)in walk in cooler stored overnight and not moved after cooking last evening per operator statement. B) Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed cut tomatoes (62°F - Cooling Overnight), per operator item was cut yesterday and stored in unit overnight and not moved. See Stop Sale. Warning
Intermediate - A) Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink in rear warewashing area blocked by rolling cart. B) Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink at pastry area used to discard food products or clean utensils as evidenced by pastry debris in sink. Repeat Violation Warning
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed men's handicap stall paper towel dispenser unable to dispense paper towels. Warning
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves in walk-in freezer. Warning
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding at front wall near front window damaged. Warning
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board at front counter prep table near display cases. Warning
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in hot holdIng case in party room in empty well. Case is not in use at time of inspection. Observed 2 additional dead roaches on floor by same unit. Observed at least 1 dead roach stuck to tape used to hand manager certifications in kitchen. Observed 1 dead roach on floor between lowboy with rice cookers on top and make table in kitchen. Observed 1 dead roach under mixer by warewash station in kitchen. Warning
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of food in walk-in freezer stored on floor. Warning
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall damage at wall leading into restroom hallway. Warning
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-in freezer and cooler shelves rust pitted. Repeat Violation Warning
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed nonTCS pastries stored on counter in front without covering or other protection.
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with food debris build up. Operator had employee clean. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink in kitchen blocked by rolling cart with drying bus tubs. Operator removed rolling cart and restored access. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like build up on plastic guard in ice machine. Repeat Violation
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn on Atosa reach in cooler.
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bags of beans stored in bus tubs on floor. Not atleast 6 inches off floor. Operator removed and stored appropriately on shelves. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in walk-in freezer by cooling unit and along walls. Repeat Violation
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk-in freezer with rust pitting surface of some shelves. Some shelves in walk-in cooler are also rust pitted. Repeat Violation
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottles and squeeze bottles of Oil, juice and other toppings on line unlabeled. Operator labeled accordingly. Corrected On-Site