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5868 S FLAMINGO RD, Cooper City FL 33330 · 305-748-8276

Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats12
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA1625797
Grade history
MAY 24
OCT 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections trending down, 20 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found -Observed 3 live flying insects in dishwashing area.
High priority/35A-02-7
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 19, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed in lower flip top cooler baguette stored in contact with a t shirt Togo bag
High priority/14-31-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in low boy at front counter almond milk (44F - Cold Holding); half and half (44F - Cold Holding) per operator held out of temperature for approximately one hour. Operator moved to another cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed on menu smoke salmon Benedict and nova egg sandwich and ahi tuna bowl
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Probe thermometer read 140F in ice water.
Intermediate/05-03-4
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch on left wrist while preparing food
Basic/13-07-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees
Basic/13-03-4
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Aug 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing in front of triple sink
Basic/36-17-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 27, 2025 · Same Time Extended
Aug 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee pick up dirty dishes, proceeded to serve water. Employee removed gloves, washed hands and hands and put new gloves on.
High priority/12A-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed at cooler in kitchen - raw shell eggs (46F - Cold Holding) as per operator item held out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator stored in another cooler.
High priority/03A-03-5/Warning
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands at triple sink.
Intermediate/12A-03-4/Warning
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed dishwasher machine at 00F after several attempts.
Intermediate/22-56-4/Warning
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed on menu - smoked salmon Benedict, salmon sandwich not identified as raw.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at table in dinning area - clean utensils not protected.
Basic/24-05-4/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees engaged in food manipulation without hairnet.
Basic/13-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing in front of triple sink
Basic/36-17-5/Warning
Mar 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found -Observed 3 live flying insects in dishwashing area.
High priority/35A-02-7
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/ -Observed Agustin Getez food manager certification expired on 11/4/2019.
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed handwashing sink blocked with garbage container.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Observed employees engaging in food preparation with no hair restraints.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Observed accumulation of rust and old food debris inside Daewoo microwave.
Basic/22-08-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Observed a wet wiping cloth at espresso machine.
Basic/21-12-4
Oct 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed baking trays of frozen empanadas covered with black garbage bags. Employee removed bags
High priority/14-31-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prepared or portioned today. Cook line-flip top- fresh cheese (48F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (47F - Cold Holding); sliced feta cheese (46F - Cold Holding), per employee food held less than 4 hours, observed double panel, operator removed from second panel and add ice for a quick chill
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test papers
Intermediate/16-37-1
May 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. December 1, 2023. Operator renewed by phone during inspection. Confirmation # 236069165
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Two cutting board - prep station.
Basic/14-09-4
Oct 24, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked breaded chicken (50F-cooling) per operator item was cooling over night. Item not portioned or prepared today. See stop sale.
High priority/03D-02-5/Return visit Oct 24, 2023 · Observed commercially produced chimichurri at 50F- cold holding-per operator item was hold cold over night. Food item not prepared or portioned today. Admin Complaint
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef. Operator rearrange items, items not commercially packaged. Items rearranged.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Oct 24, 2023 · At call back- observed raw chicken over raw beef. Operator place chicken container under beef containers. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Return visit Oct 24, 2023 · At call back- No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Time Extended
Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
Basic/36-11-4/Return visit Oct 24, 2023 · At call back-Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Time Extended
Oct 23, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority9 Intermediate7 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked breaded chicken (50F-cooling) per operator item was cooling over night. Item not portioned or prepared today. See stop sale.
High priority/03D-02-5
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef. Operator rearrange items, items not commercially packaged. Items rearranged.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bread chicken stored in the same container with cooked bread chicken.
High priority/08A-05-6
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 kitchen-reach in cooler - Raw bread chicken (50F- cold holding);#2; cooked beef (48F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (47F - Cold Holding ); cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding) per operator items hold over night. Not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. Observed cooked breaded chicken (50F-cooling) per operator item was cooling over night. Item not portioned or prepared today. See stop sale. 3-501.16(A)(2) FC: (A) Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under Section 3-501.19, and except as specified under Paragraph (B) and in Paragraph (C) of this section, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained: (2) At 41 degrees Fahrenheit or less.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen-reach in cooler - Raw bread chicken (50F- cold holding);#2; cooked beef (48F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (47F - Cold Holding ); cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding) per operator items hold over night. Not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. Observed cooked breaded chicken (50F-cooling) per operator item was cooling over night. Item not portioned or prepared today. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Provided public heath policies to operator.
Intermediate/11-03-5
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 commercially processed chimichurri salsa not date marked for over 3 days.
Intermediate/02C-03-5
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. Provided public health policy to operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed breaded chicken was cooling in closed lid container.
Intermediate/03D-15-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled cup inside hand washing sink. Educated operator of proper used of hand washing sink. Operator removed soiled cup.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written procedures for empanadas in time control. Provided to establishment.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrected On-Site
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed establishment selling smoked salmon, no consumer advisor in the establishment.
Intermediate/02B-02-5
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed paper towels used as food contact surface in several items in reach in cooler. Operator removed towels.
Basic/21-05-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
Basic/36-11-4
Food stored on floor. Observed oil store on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed items for self service lacking address and date marked.
Basic/02D-03-4
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado.
Basic/08B-39-4
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer solution bucket at 0ppm. Operator made new solution at 50ppm chlorine.
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site

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.