Sunrise, Broward County

THE LICKING

2662 N UNIVERSITY DR, Sunrise, FL 33322

FoodSeating
Latest violations
10
2 High Priority
Jan 14, 2026
City
Sunrise
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.

Jan 14, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 8Total: 10

12A-29-4

Detail 24302731

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 used personal phone and proceeded to reach out for a to go plate to store cooked food for guest without washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 24302737

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam Table- Cooked Seafood Rice (108-142F - Hot Holding). Per chef food item in unit less than an hour. Observed pan overfilled. Chef removed top portion and reheated.. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-20-5

Detail 24302736

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Cleaned during inspectionCorrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 24302728

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

35B-01-4

Detail 24302729

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door next to kitchen.

14-11-5

Detail 24302733

Basic - Handle of flip top in cook line is missing.

22-08-4

Detail 24302730

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance and grease. Cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24302734

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.

14-33-4

Detail 24302732

Basic - Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rack next to walk in freezer.

29-11-4

Detail 24302735

Basic - Water leaking from faucet handle. Employee handwashing sink next to triple sink.

Sep 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

22-42-4

Detail 24043571

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine 200+ Ppm. Operator diluted solution rechecked 50 Ppm Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24043576

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed buttermilk (55F - Cold Holding) sitting on top of ice in plastic container per operator held out of temperature less than 2 hours. Operator added ice and placed in metal container. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 24043577

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed corn (115-118F - Hot Holding) per operator held out of temperature less than two hours. Operator increased heat of unit. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 24043575

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket in hand washing sink. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 24043573

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At the bar.

36-34-5

Detail 24043572

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

12B-13-4

Detail 24043574

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Ob open water bottle in lower portion of make table. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

Dec 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03D-01-5

Detail 23401587

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed cooked rice (89F @ 4:22- Cooling since 1:30). Item did not make it to 70F within 2 hours. See stop sale. Warning

50-17-3

Detail 23401594

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23401590

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 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed cooked rice (89F @ 4:22- Cooling since 1:30). Item did not make it to 70F within 2 hours. See stop sale. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23401593

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cuts of broccoli in handwashing sink across from cook line. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 23401591

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/ Warning

22-20-5

Detail 23401592

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

10-01-5

Detail 23401589

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle not stored above sugar stored next to reach in cooler in kitchen. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 23401588

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at steam table. PIC placed wiping cloth in sanitizer solution. Corrected On-Site Warning

Sep 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

03F-10-5

Detail 23124250

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written procedure for butter milk held on time as a bublic health control for safety at the chicken station.

40-06-5

Detail 23124249

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone stored with boxes of gloves under steam table. Employee removed and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 23124247

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between flip top cooler and wall in kitchen. PIC removed and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 23124248

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle not stored above rice, sugar, flour in dry storage area. PIC removed and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site

Mar 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Basic: 2Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 22692195

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak stored next to bags of fries. Employee removed and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 22692192

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 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 chicken batter (50F @ 3:30 - Cooling. Per operator, item has been cooling since 11:00 but did not make it to 41F within 4 hours. See stop sale.

03D-06-5

Detail 22692196

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. Observed chicken batter (50F @ 3:30 - Cooling. Per operator, item has been cooling since 11:00 but did not make it to 41F within 4 hours. See stop sale.

03B-01-6

Detail 22692193

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: - stew chicken (129F - Hot Holding) - sweet potato (129F - Hot Holding) reheated to 192F. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

14-01-5

Detail 22692191

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl used to dispense ready to eat rice. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 22692194

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle not stored above uncooked rice. PIC stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site

Nov 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

03B-01-6

Detail 22444895

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot box Observed sea food rice (114F - Hot Holding); candid yam (97F - Hot Holding); Turkey (87F - Hot Holding); vegetable rice (104F - Hot Holding); greens (98F - Hot Holding). Per operator items were prepared at approximately 5hours prior to the inspection. Items were out of temperature for approximately 2 hours prior to the inspection. PIC placed items to be reheated. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: Observed sea food rice (89F - Hot Holding); Turkey (86F - Hot Holding); vegetable rice (104F - Hot Holding); greens (94F - Hot Holding). Items held at room temperature. Manager placed items in freezer to allow rapid cooling and reheated chicken for hot holding. Admin Complaint

36-34-5

Detail 22444894

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout back of establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: Time Extended

Nov 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 12

03A-02-5

Detail 22440492

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler next to kitchen Observed chicken breast (47F - Cold Holding); fish fillet (51F - Cold Holding); conch (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator , items were received the morning of the inspection. Items were out of temperature for less than 4 hours. PIC placed ice bags on items to allow rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22440489

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot box Observed sea food rice (114F - Hot Holding); candid yam (97F - Hot Holding); Turkey (87F - Hot Holding); vegetable rice (104F - Hot Holding); greens (98F - Hot Holding). Per operator items were prepared at approximately 5hours prior to the inspection. Items were out of temperature for approximately 2 hours prior to the inspection. PIC placed items to be reheated. Corrective Action Taken Warning

16-33-4

Detail 22440488

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Three compartment sink. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 22440497

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 22440496

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/ Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22440491

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

36-34-5

Detail 22440494

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout back of establishment. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22440493

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Prep table across from cooking unit Observed employee cell phone on prep table across from cook line. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-08-5

Detail 22440499

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Front counter Observed ice scoop handle not stored above ice. Employee removed and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-07-4

Detail 22440498

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensil in standing water at 91F. Employee placed water to be heated. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-08-4

Detail 22440495

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave with an accumulation of old food. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 22440490

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Prep table across from cook line. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jun 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

50-09-4

Detail 22076587

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

40-06-5

Detail 22076589

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. There are two employee cellphones on a cutting board. Operator removed the cellphones and sanitized the cutting board. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22076588

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. The right hand door gasket on the double door reach in cooler next to the ice machine is torn.

Sep 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

31B-02-4

Detail 21389335

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-27: No paper towels at time of callback inspection.

Jul 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

53A-01-7

Detail 21212573

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21212569

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

53B-01-5

Detail 21212568

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

33-16-4

Detail 21212570

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 21212567

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop still in bucket of water when not in use. Employee emptied mop bucket and hung mop up to dry. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-08-4

Detail 21212566

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) Operator stated no sani tablet was in bucket and added one retesting at 200ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-38-4

Detail 21212571

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 21212572

Basic - Working containers of flour and sugar removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning

Apr 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

31B-02-4

Detail 21042296

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen.

Sep 21, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 20, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

08A-05-6

Detail 20359654

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food and/or from raw food based on cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken above shrimp, imitation krab and lobster in reach in cooler. Operator removed and stored imitation krab with ready to eat food items and chicken below all raw food items. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20359659

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with food debris on blade. Operator cleaned at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

53B-05-5

Detail 20359658

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 employees trained by IFSEA Program. All training expired as of 03/07/21 for all employees. Employees: J.Dierre M.Alexandre J.Charles R.May

12B-07-4

Detail 20359655

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle stored on make table at cook line. Operator removed and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20359657

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food item on floor in walk-in freezer. Operator removed and stored on shelf. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20359656

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working countainers of brown sugar, salt and rice not labeled. Operator labeled at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site