AL SALEM MIDDLE EASTERN REST
1816 N UNIVERSITY DR, Plantation FL 33322 · 954.916.5193
Last inspected Jun 29, 2026 · 10 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in cooler. Operator moved.
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,300
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2021055678 | Nov 24, 2021 | Apr 5, 2023 | $400 |
| 2--2022035489 | Jul 5, 2022 | Aug 29, 2022 | $400 |
| 2--2015041941 | Aug 21, 2015 | Jan 8, 2016 | $500 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jun 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Jun 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By exit door in kitchen.
May 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cases of water stored on floor at entrance of kitchen.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In kitchen next to dishwashing machine. Sign provided to operator.
Jan 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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 after using personal phone proceeded to load dishwashing machine with dirty dishes. Employee failed to washed hands before unloading clean dishes from machine. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw chicken stored above opened bags of gyro breads in Atosa meat lowboy cooler. Manager moved bread to another cooler.
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/ 12-08-2025 expired.
Container of oil stored on floor in kitchen. Manager elevated.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nov 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in cooler. Operator moved.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle stored on prep table. Operator moved.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys stored on a prep table.
Food stored on floor in freezer. Operator moved.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Spoon handle touching food.
Nov 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from uncooked falafel in walk-in cooler. PIC removed and stored appropriately.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken cooked 11/18/2024 not date marked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle cup used to portion salt in kitchen. Employee removed cup from salt.
Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of food ingredients stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
Jul 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed cooked rice stored below raw beef in glass door cooler across from cook line. PIC removed and stored appropriately.
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed at dessert bar.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - walk-in cooler Observed cooked egg plant not date marked.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates not stored inverted or protected on table kitchen. Employee inverted top plates.
Food stored on floor. Observed tub of meat stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed roof of microwave soiled with old food debris. Employee cleaned.
Dec 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 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. - Walk-in cooler Observed cooked chick peas (41-51F - Cooling). Per operator, item was placed in cooler the night prior to inspection but did not make it to 41F within 6 hours. Employee discarded. See stop sale.
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 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. - Walk-in cooler Observed cooked chick peas (41-51F - Cooling). Per operator, item was placed in cooler the night prior to inspection but did not make it to 41F within 6 hours. Employee discarded. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.- Kabob cooler Observed chicken kabobs (45F - Cold Holding). Per operator, item was placed in cooler from walk-in in cooler approximately 1 hours prior to inspection. Items have been out of temp for approximately 20mins. Employee advised to place items back into walk-in cooler to allow cooling.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next to cooking unit. Observed hand wash station used to wash wiping.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - Dish washing area Observed spray bottle of bleach unlabeled. Employee labeled.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - Dish washing area Observed floor tile in disrepair.
Food stored on floor. - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer Observed bags of bread stored on floor in walk in freezer. Observed buckets of lamb chops stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
Dec 21, 2023□ 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. - Dish washing area
Dec 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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 chlorine ppm at 10ppm. Operator advised to use manual sanitizing. Tree compartment sink 100ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler Observed garlic sauce (42-46F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were out of temperature for approximately 20mins. Items were out of temp due to over packing of containers. Employee removed top row and placed in low boy to allow rapid cooling. Second temperature 42F.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - Low boy cooler Observed hummus prepared over 24 hours not date marked.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - Dish washing area
Food stored on floor. - Kitchen Oil stored on floor next to prep table. Employee removed and stored appropriately.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - Cooking unit Observed in use utensils held at 98F. Employee removed utensils from water.
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