ADDICTION KITCHEN
2131 NE 48 ST, Lighthouse Point FL 33064 · 9548655284
Last inspected Oct 31, 2025 · 8 visits since September 2023
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OCT 25
— STEADY
5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on glass slide top freezer on cook line in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on ground in kitchen. Observed 5 live roaches in gasket at drawers under flat top unit on cook line in kitchen.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $960
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023054296 | Sep 15, 2023 | Oct 24, 2023 | $800 |
| 2--2022030321 | May 17, 2022 | Aug 5, 2022 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Oct 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, or dust in kitchen.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use scoop at cookline in Utensil water 114F.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters at cookline in kitchen.
Aug 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed on shelving beneath toaster oven in kitchen.
Dec 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ice buildup walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cookline in kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed on wall behind cookline equipment in kitchen.
Jul 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercially processed ROP packaged fish thawing in sealed ROP packaging in reach in cooler at cook line in kitchen. Operator opened packages.
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Walk in cooler door gasket torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cook line in kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind cookline equipment in kitchen.
Nov 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over bread and smoked turkey deli meat in the reach in cooler in the kitchen. Operator reorganized.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Gravy, milk, and pasta sauce in refrigerator opposite triple sink, prepared/opened more than 24 hours per operator, stored without date markings.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, hood filters in the kitchen.
Standing water in bottom of Frigidaire reach-in-cooler in the kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored at the cook line grill in kitchen. Operator removed.
Sep 15, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 15, 2023■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Presence of insects. Observed 5 live ants under slicer on cook line in kitchen. Observed 3 live ants on ground under cook line equipment in kitchen
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on glass slide top freezer on cook line in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on ground in kitchen. Observed 5 live roaches in gasket at drawers under flat top unit on cook line in kitchen.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches inside of not in use steam table on cook line in kitchen. Observed 2 dead roaches on shelf under not in use steam table in kitchen. Observed 5 + dead roaches in between kitchen reach in coolers/freezers. Observed 1 dead roach on sheet pan holding raw beef inside of cook line reach in cooler in kitchen Observed 3 dead roaches under cook line equipment in kitchen. Observed 2 dead roaches under slicer on cook line in kitchen. Observed 1dead roach on rail in between drawers at drawers under flat top unit on cook line in kitchen Operator started to remove clean and sanitize
Sep 14, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 4 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Presence of insects. Observed 5 live ants under slicer on cook line in kitchen. Observed 3 live ants on ground under cook line equipment in kitchen
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on glass slide top freezer on cook line in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on ground in kitchen. Observed 5 live roaches in gasket at drawers under flat top unit on cook line in kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. flip top cooler: cooked rice (57°F); cheese (54°F). Operator states items have been in unit for two hours and unit has ice build up. Operator moved items to working unit
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches inside of not in use steam table on cook line in kitchen. Observed 2 dead roaches on shelf under not in use steam table in kitchen. Observed 5 + dead roaches in between kitchen reach in coolers/freezers. Observed 1 dead roach on sheet pan holding raw beef inside of cook line reach in cooler in kitchen Observed 3 dead roaches under cook line equipment in kitchen. Observed 2 dead roaches under slicer on cook line in kitchen. Observed 1dead roach on rail in between drawers at drawers under flat top unit on cook line in kitchen Operator started to remove clean and sanitize
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