BEST QUALITY TAKE-OUT RESTAURANT LLC
1536 NW 6TH ST, Fort Lauderdale FL 33311
Last inspected May 26, 2026 · 11 visits since November 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 18 points off where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
May 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 25, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed turkey (52F - Cold Holding) sitting in a plastic container on the cook line. As per operator, item was removed from the refrigerator approximately 1 hour ago to defrost. Operator placed into the cooler to quick chill.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to scoop rice at the cook line. Operator removed bowl.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle for sugar in direct contact with the food. Operator removed scoop.
Nov 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen whole fish in grocery store labeled bags, no food-grade.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at any handwash sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Per operator, rice, rice and beans, etc, all 24-36 hours since production. No date marks.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line. Water room temperature 87F. Operator cleaned, sanitized, and stored in constantly heated water above 135F.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed drain for 3 compartment sink leaks.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of take out box's stored directly on the floor.
Stored food not covered. Observed frozen ground beef uncovered in freezer.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed zero (0) ppm chlorine. Operator made new bucket at 100 ppm.
May 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above rye produce. Operator relocated to bottom shelf.
Dec 13, 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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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Operator provided.
Sep 4, 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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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 2023 license only.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in two (2) cold holding unit.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee juice containers in grab n go cooler with commercially bottled drinks. Operator segregated employee drinks.
May 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
May 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Apr 25, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Feb 22, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic drink bottles stored directly on the floor. Operator stacked off floor.
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Operator has QT test strips, but uses chlorine for sanitizer. Must purchase Chlorine test strips.
Food stored on floor. Observed stored directly on the floor, bags of rice, dry beans, bottled water in plastic.
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.