Plantation, Broward County

KAN ZAMAN HOOKAH CAFE

1826 & 1822B N UNIVERSITY DR, Plantation, FL 33322

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Dec 9, 2025
City
Plantation
County
Broward
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
16

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.

Dec 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

35A-02-7

Detail 24236391

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 small flying insect seen landing on paper towel at bar. 1 small flying insect seen landing on wall next to triple sink. 1 small flying insect seen landing on supervisor. 1 small flying insect seen flying in hookah storage room. 1 small flying insect seen not landing in kitchen above flip top cooler. 1 small flying insect seen landing of fruit compartment at bar. Approximately 3 small flying insects under triple sink. Approximately 2 small flying insects seen not landing above triple sink. Warning

50-17-3

Detail 24236392

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator operating with expired license. Operator renewed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 24236390

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Per operator chefs staff handler certificate is expired. Warning

14-13-4

Detail 24236393

Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. In the kitchen, in bottom reach in cooler, top of lead cracked and not easily cleanable. Warning

Nov 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-02-5

Detail 24177424

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Person in charge has no proof of training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Does not have staff handler training certificate. Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 24177425

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator did not have current license onsite. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Does not have license. Time Extended

Nov 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Basic: 4Total: 12

22-41-4

Detail 24174159

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. Dish machine at 0 ppm. As per operator will call eco lab. Operator set up triple sink with a chlorine concentration of 100 ppm. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 24174166

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. At the reach in cooler in the kitchen sliced tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding), butter (55F - Cold Holding), cole slaw (57F - Cold Holding). As per operator not prepared or portioned today. As per operator cooler was not on and items were out of temperature overnight. Operator discarded. In the reach in cooler under stove marinated chicken (46F-48F - Cold Holding). As per operator not prepared or portioned today. As per operator out of temperature and stored in cooler overnight. Operator discarded. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24174167

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the reach in cooler in the kitchen sliced tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding), butter (55F - Cold Holding), cole slaw (57F - Cold Holding). As per operator not prepared or portioned today. As per operator cooler was not on and items were out of temperature overnight. Operator discarded. In the reach in cooler under stove marinated chicken (46F-48F - Cold Holding). As per operator not prepared or portioned today. As per operator out of temperature and stored in cooler overnight. Operator discarded. See stop sale. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 24174165

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink. Operator placed paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

05-08-4

Detail 24174168

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator does not have working probe thermometer. Warning

53B-02-5

Detail 24174164

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Person in charge has no proof of training. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 24174163

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

41-17-4

Detail 24174162

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer not identified in bottle. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 24174157

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator did not have current license onsite. Warning

10-01-5

Detail 24174158

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle touching falafel. Operator discarded food voluntarily. Corrected On-Site Warning

42-01-4

Detail 24174161

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in bucket and not drying properly. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 24174160

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar not labeled at the bar area. Warning

Jan 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

22-41-4

Detail 23464371

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 0ppm. Corrected to 50ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 23464372

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insects flying around kitchen. PIC killed fly. Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 23464373

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed in low boy cooler next to hand wash sink white American cheese prepared 1/9/24 not date marked. Employee date marked cheese. Corrected On-Site Warning

Oct 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 23226837

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored next to vegetable samosa in low boy freezer. Items not in commercial packing. PIC removed and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 23226836

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (99F - Hot Holding). Operator voluntarily discarded. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 23226838

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed yogurt opened more than 24 hours not date marked. Per operator, item was opened on the morning of 10/02. PIC date marked. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 23226835

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed not chlorine test kit used with dish machine.

21-10-4

Detail 23226839

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on steam table next to flip top cooler. PIC voluntarily discarded. Corrected On-Site

May 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-01-5

Detail 22872532

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: Still observed. Admin Complaint

Mar 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 22717987

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef kabobs stored above ready to eat pepper paste. Employee removed and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22717988

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (42-45F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (41-45F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items were out of temperature for approximately 30mins. Items were placed in low boy to rapid cool. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 22717986

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bags of juice mix stored in hand sink at front counter. Employee removed drink mix from hand sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53B-01-5

Detail 22717985

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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

02C-02-5

Detail 22717983

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

08B-12-5

Detail 22717984

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chips stored uncovered above flip top cooler. Employee covered chips. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 22717989

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at prep table across from 3 compartment sink.

Jan 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-01-5

Detail 22576546

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed no proof of training for employees. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: Still observed. Admin Complaint

Nov 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

16-37-1

Detail 22442413

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit used for quaternary sanitizer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 22442414

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed no proof of training for employees. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: Time Extended

Nov 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 10

03D-32-5

Detail 22438983

High Priority - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without immediately cooling the food after the initial heating process. Kitchen Observed partially cooked chicken (112-124F - Cooling)on top of prep area. Employee placed items in cooler to allow rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22438977

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Reach in cooler across from kitchen/front counter. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat desserts. Employee removed and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22438975

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. freezer draws below cooking unit. Observed chicken kebabs (54F - Cold Holding); Burger (57F - Cold Holding); ground beef (57F - Cold Holding) Per operator, items were placed in freezer approximately 2 hours prior to the start of inspection. Employee placed items in reach in cooler to allow rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22438978

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front counter Observed hand wash sink used to hold ice scoop. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 22438980

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit used for quaternary sanitizer. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22438974

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. Observed no proof of training for employees. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22438982

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. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22438981

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Front counter Observed ice machine with an accumulation of black mold like boiled up. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22438979

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Kichen Observed employee food stored on prep table across from reach in freezer. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-13-5

Detail 22438976

Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Front counter Observed ice scoop stored on the the side of hand wash sink below soap. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Sep 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

31B-06-4

Detail 21331194

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Manager on duty at time of inspection is unsure of how to fix. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-06: Still not functioning. Told operator to put a bottle of soap. Time Extended

Jul 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

08A-20-5

Detail 21168146

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken being stored above raw beef in cook-line drawers. Chef reversed. Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 21168149

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.

31B-06-4

Detail 21168148

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Manager on duty at time of inspection is unsure of how to fix.

12B-07-4

Detail 21168147

Basic - Employee food on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed in kitchen on prep table next to rice cooker. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

Jan 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 8

35A-02-6

Detail 20811496

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 small flying insect landing on make table cutting board and lid in kitchen area. PIC attempted to Exterminate and sanitized area. Observed 1 small flying insect on wall next to warewashing three compartment sink in kitchen area. PIC Exterminated and sanitized area. Observed 2 small flying insects on wall in hallway separating kitchen and hookah prep stations. PIC exterminated and sanitized wall. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 20811502

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored above ready to eat tomatoes in three door prep cooler. Operator removed beef and stored below ready to eat tomatoes. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20811503

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lowboy counter top - rice in bowl (61°F - Cold Holding), per operator item was removed from cooler approximately 20 minutes prior to observation. Operator opted to discard product. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 20811499

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels available at both front counter and rear kitchen handwash sinks. PIC provided with paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-08-5

Detail 20811498

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle stored in ice machine on front prep line. PIC removed ice scoop. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-04-4

Detail 20811495

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under cutting board in rear kitchen area. PIC removed wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site Warning

35B-02-4

Detail 20811500

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area and utensils. Observed bug zapper installed on wall in kitchen area above knives, lowboy counter top, and rice cooker. Warning

25-06-4

Detail 20811493

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Togo tin pans, small and large foam clam shell containers stored in shelves above food preparation area with food contact surface upright and unprotected. PIC inverted products. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Sep 28, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

03D-02-5

Detail 20547696

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed prep 3 door glass cooler - basmati rice (46°F - Cooling); per PiC cooling over night in cooler. Observed temperature has not cooled to 41°F or below in 6 hour time period. See Stop Sale.

01B-02-5

Detail 20547694

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed prep 3 door glass cooler - basmati rice (46°F - Cooling); per PiC cooling over night in cooler. Observed temperature has not cooled to 41°F or below in 6 hour time period. See Stop Sale.

14-01-5

Detail 20547693

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed single use cup stored in marinara to scoop product. Operator removed and discarded cup. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 20547695

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service Togo aluminum pans and clamshell foam containers stored upright with food contact surface exposed. Operator inverted items. Corrected On-Site