BLACK PENGUIN CATERING
2551 NW 4TH CT, Fort Lauderdale FL 33311 · 9546431160
Last inspected May 1, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Operator removed the fly sticky tape.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat vegetables. Operator relocated to bottom shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed buildup of debris in can opener.
No Chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed over food contact equipment/shelves. Operator removed.
Open dumpster lid.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operated removed.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken and raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat. Operator reorganized to store properly.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in bulk flour and rice containers. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. Observed in walk-in freezer. Operator relocated to shelves.
In-use knife/knives and cleavers stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Show 3 findings ▾
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 handwash sink. No paper towels at any (3) hand washing sinks on kitchen. Operator supplied.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks on food prep tables.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Show 3 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink in dishroom. Operator provided.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in walk-in cooler, au jus, pico, roasted garlic, rice, all more than 24 hours with no date marks.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Chlorine 50 ppm.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Show 1 finding ▾
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple water bottle's throughout the kitchen prep areas. Operator removed.
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.