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BK#17855

5556 N FEDERAL HWY, Fort Lauderdale FL 33308 · 9546259301

Last inspected Jun 24, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats54
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA1622525
Grade history
MAR 24
MAR 24
OCT 24
JUL 25
JUN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Observed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired December 1, 2023 Priority: High Priority
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2015037998Aug 4, 2015Sep 16, 2015$400

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jun 24, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at cook line next to fryers and next to broiler, and back of fan unit in walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Jun 24, 2026 · Observed same Time Extended
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Return visit Jun 24, 2026 · Observed same Time Extended
Jun 23, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
No paper towels provided at front line handwashing sink. Operator provided.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Approximately 15 dead small flying insects observed at the window sills in dining area separate from kitchen.
Basic/35A-03-4/Admin Complaint
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at cook line next to fryers and next to broiler, and back of fan unit in walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Water constantly leaking from triple sink faucet.
Basic/29-11-4
Jul 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer left and right of whopper broiler.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Oct 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. - Reviewed big 6 food borne illnesses and provided operator with handout.
Intermediate/11-07-5
Ice buildup in 2 reach-in freezers by whopper grill.
Basic/14-69-4
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 50ppm) operator remade solution, sanitizer solution quaternary 200ppm.
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Observed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired December 1, 2023 Priority: High Priority
High priority/50-17-3
Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line, sliced tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (70F - Cold Holding). Operator stated moved from walk in cooler to cook line less than 1 hour ago. Operator moved back to walk in cooler for quick chill Priority: High Priority
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Sep 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 25, 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
Show 2 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary
Intermediate/16-37-1
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5

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.