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658 N. FEDERAL HWY, Fort Lauderdale FL 33304 · 305-994-3098

Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 9 visits since April 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats16
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1625606
Grade history
JAN 25
MAR 25
DEC 25
MAR 26
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2026008122Dec 4, 2025Mar 19, 2026$200

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Aug 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The gaskets on the cooler under the coffee machine are soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Mar 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Empanadas were lacking the time marking. The empanadas were cooked at 12:00pm. The empanadas still have 30 minutes. The time marking was applied.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Feb 4, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. PIC - Gaston Grynbaum
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning/Return visit Feb 4, 2026 · Gaston Grynbaum has not yet obtained the certification. Admin Complaint
Dec 4, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored over ready to eat açaí. Operator stored all items properly.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Front counter display with empanadas - all with time/temperature ingredients. Reviewed proper time marking. Operator began time marking during inspection.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. PIC - Gaston Grynbaum
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. On top of ice machine. Operator removed.
Basic/10-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Interior of prep area microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Warning
May 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Warning/Return visit May 20, 2025 · Observed same. Time Extended
Mar 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Employee began working with food - cooking chicken - without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands.
High priority/12A-16-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils (personal cell phone), and then engaged in food preparation and handled clean utensils at front counter, without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands.
High priority/12A-13-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touched ready to eat sandwich with bare hands. Reviewed proper procedures for no bare hand contact with ready to eat foods.
High priority/09-01-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Front counter - empanadas. Operator time marked the items during inspection.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Digital menu - smoked salmon and Benedict items. Reviewed menu updating with operator.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Repeat Violation/Warning
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Warning
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of water in plastic bottles stored on floor in dry storage.
Basic/08B-47-4/Warning
Mar 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Digital menu - smoked salmon and Benedict items. Reviewed menu updating with operator.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Mar 20, 2025 · Observed same. Time Extended
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning/Return visit Mar 20, 2025 · Observed same. Time Extended
Cases of single-service articles improperly stored on floor in dry storage area.
Basic/25-05-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 20, 2025 · Observed same. Time Extended
Jan 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.

0 High priority6 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Digital menu - smoked salmon and Benedict items. Reviewed menu updating with operator.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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. 1 employee without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator posted during inspection.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Cases of single-service articles improperly stored on floor in dry storage area.
Basic/25-05-4/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
Apr 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat milk mix.
High priority/08A-05-6
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container in handwashing sink at front area.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Food stored on floor. Observed single serve cups and boxes of cones stored on the floor at front counter area. Operator moved.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoops in standing water at 73F.
Basic/10-07-4
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed plastic tasting spoons not inverted at front counter.
Basic/24-18-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.