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3420 W HALLANDALE BEACH BLVD, Pembroke Park FL 33023 · 954.989.9480
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 25 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours.. Secondary Walk in Cooler-; Tomato Salad (48F - Cooling), Per Manager food item in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. See Stop sale.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $900
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2019020884 | Mar 20, 2019 | May 20, 2019 | $700 |
| 2--2018030592 | May 15, 2018 | Jul 12, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In the walk in cooler, raw eggs were stored over unwashed cantaloupe. The eggs were moved down.
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/ Alvaro Leon 4/24/21 National Registry of Food Service Professionals
Operator is conducting reduced oxygen packaging of frozen fish, raw meat, poultry, or fruit and vegetables, cured meat and poultry, hard or semisoft cheese with no ingredients added at the establishment, cook-chill packaging, or sous vide packaging without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. More information can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/special-process/.
Food stored on floor. In the walk in freezer, cases of frozen vegetables were stored on the floor.
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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. All of the self service items at the front reception area.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging.
Apr 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Bags of raw chicken stored above bags of cooked chicken in Main walk in freezer. Manager inverted.
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.. Secondary Walk in Cooler-; Tomato Salad (48F - Cooling), Per Manager food item in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. See Stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours.. Secondary Walk in Cooler-; Tomato Salad (48F - Cooling), Per Manager food item in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. See Stop sale.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
May 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored above case of unwashed apples, inside walk in cooler. Operator properly stored.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach inside dry storage room next to triple sink. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. Observed carton of frying oil and bucket of soup mix stored on floor inside dry storage room. Operator properly stored.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed choking poster to operator.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed stack of single service items stored on floor inside small dry storage room, next to employee bathroom. Operator properly stored.
Dec 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Cases and containers of raw beef and raw chicken stored above cases of bagels in walk in oversized walk in freezer. Employee inverted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen. Manager replaced
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored on floor next to exit door in kitchen. Manager elevated.
Feb 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled degreaser bottle during inspection.
Aug 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of vitamin and bottle of Tylenol stored on prep table next to clean scoop in prep area across from entrance door. Employee removed.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Containers of raw shell eggs stored above cases of bread and oranges in dairy walk in cooler. Manager removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees phones and keys stored on prep table next to clean scoops across from entrance door in prep area. Employee removed.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. B Walk in freezer
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On rack next to triple sink in kitchen. Manager removed labeled washed and sanitized containers.
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.