BLENDED FAMILY FOODS CORP
5534 W OAKLAND PARK BLVD, Lauderhill FL 33313
Last inspected Feb 13, 2026 · 13 visits since July 2023
JUL 24
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed: - Approximately 3 live roaches on flour in kitchen next to chest freezer. - 1 live roach falling from out of use reach in cooler in kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $900
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025016221 | Mar 5, 2025 | Aug 14, 2025 | $400 |
| 2--2018023627 | Apr 27, 2018 | Nov 6, 2018 | $500 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Feb 13, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed in fresh food reach in cooler in kitchen, raw chicken stored in printed to go bags. Operator removed from bags and placed in food grade pans.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment license expired since December 1st, 2025. Establishment is open and serving food to the public.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at cook line. Operator provided during the inspection.
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Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed in flip top at cook line, reduced oxygen packaged tilapia and swai fish not removed from packaging. Per operator item was taken out less than one hour ago. Operator removed items from packaging.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Flip top cutting board at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lower Interior of flip top at cook line.
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At front counter, handwashing sink blocked with plastic grate.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen, no paper towels provided at handwashing sink. Employee supplied paper towels
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom for the public does not have self closing door.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In kitchen, ceiling tiles in disrepair
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen, ceiling tiles soiled with dust.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In flip top cooler, tilapia not removed from reduced oxygen package. Employee stated defrosted less than two hours. Employee removed fish from package.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line, cutting boards have deep cut marks and no longer cleanable
May 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 8, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sinks at front and in kitchen (81F)
May 7, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed 2 small flying insects at front landing on fountain drink machine. Observed 1 small flying insect in kitchen.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at front handwashing sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink in kitchen.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sinks at front and in kitchen (81F)
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 8 dead roaches at around back door entrance. Operator cleaned and sanitized area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone stored on prepping table in kitchen. Operator removed and stored correctly.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in kitchen - wall and electrical panel with accumulated grease and food debris.
Mar 6, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 5, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed: - Approximately 3 live roaches on flour in kitchen next to chest freezer. - 1 live roach falling from out of use reach in cooler in kitchen.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed: - Approximately 6 dead roaches next to three compartment sink. - Approximately 8 dead roaches on floor next to chest freezer. - 2 dead roaches next to glass reach in cooler.
Mar 5, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 9 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed: - 3 flying insects flying around front counter. - 2 flying insects flying around out of use reach in cooler in kitchen.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat drink in three door reach in cooler in kitchen. PIC removed and stored appropriately.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed: - Approximately 3 live roaches on flour in kitchen next to chest freezer. - 1 live roach falling from out of use reach in cooler in kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at both hand wash sinks. PIC replaced paper towel.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at both handwash sinks.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice cooked 3/3/25 not date marked in low boy cooler next to cook line.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed: - No handle cup used to portion rice in bin across from 3 door cooler. - No handle cup used to portion cooked potatoes in low boy cooler across from cook line.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed: - Approximately 6 dead roaches next to three compartment sink. - Approximately 8 dead roaches on floor next to chest freezer. - 2 dead roaches next to glass reach in cooler.
Jul 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grits (121-123F - Hot Holding) per chef held less than two hours chef increased temperature of steam table. Rechecked 145F.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed ceramic bowl with no handle in container of diced potatoes In flip top cooler
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Atosa reach in freezer
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secure by three compartment sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles over cook line with water damage
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed plastic water bottle on cutting board at preparation table
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket left door on Hobart 3 door reach in
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in sugar container handle of scoop in contact with the sugar.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed plastic water bottle stored in Atosa reach in freezer.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed cold water valve on hand washing sink missing the handle.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping cloth on flip top cooler cutting board
Working containers of food sugar removed from original container not identified by common name.
Feb 19, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired December 1 2023 less than 60 days
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand washing sink in kitchen with hot water handle seized.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing in kitchen over cook table.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in kitchen ceiling tiles that show water damage.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired December 1 2022
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in freezer chest ice buildup.
Dec 19, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate8 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. Observed employee talking on cellphone then engaged in food preparation of togo orders without washing hands.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired December 1 2023 less than 60 days
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced American cheese (41-47F - Cold Holding) in container over stacked. Upper pieces not in contact with cold surface. Per operator held less than one hour. Operator removed over stacked layer and placed in cooler.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in three compartment sink.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand washing soap at sink located in kitchen.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand washing sink in kitchen with hot water handle seized.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed styrofoam cup used to dispense rice.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing in kitchen over cook table.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in kitchen ceiling tiles that show water damage.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired December 1 2022
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys on cutting board on cook table. Employee removed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in freezer chest ice buildup.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork chops thawed in standing water in prep sink operator removed and placed in cooler.
Working containers of sugar removed from original container not identified by common name.
Jul 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee used prep sink next to kitchen hand sink due to hand sink being damaged - seized hot water handle able to turn on.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter hand sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at kitchen hand sink.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen has seized hot water handle. Not able to turn on.
Ceiling tile missing. Tile missing above walkway in prep area of kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Several ceiling tiles tiles show signs of water damage and are sagging.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled dry wiping cloth hanging on side of front counter hand sink. Employee removed cloth.
Jul 31, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand sink. Employee replaced.
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.