BLOCK 40 FOOD HALL
1818 HOLLYWOOD BLVD, Hollywood FL 33020 · 954-357-2616
Last inspected Feb 12, 2026 · 9 visits since April 2024
APR 24
MAR 25
MAY 25
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FEB 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12-1-24. Operator renewed at time of inspection
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. New employee at We Got Wings has no record of signed reporting agreement. Report printed and signed during inspection.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank behind bar not secured.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Container of plastic spoons on counter at We Got Wings not stored with handles up.
Oct 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Unit # K5, K1 operating under license SEA1626026 Prior ownership never licensed. See file #362027;Application #1636732 Discussed with plan review at initial inspection.
Aug 21, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in bar area. Operator removed and discarded
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burger stored above ready to eat uncooked peppers and onions in cook line flip top. Operator reorganized
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Unit # K5, K1 operating under license SEA1626026 Prior ownership never licensed. See file #362027;Application #1636732 Discussed with plan review at initial inspection.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed back area cook line flip top. Operator discarded
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed at 2 door stainless reach in freezer
Objectionable odors in back storage reach in cooler/freezer area of the establishment.
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Observed at we got wings. Operator removed knives to ware washing area and replaced storage with pan
Aug 21, 2025□ 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 plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Unit # K5 operating under license for block 40. Prior ownership never licensed. See file #362027;Application #1636732 Discussed with plan review
May 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Non-food grade towel used as liner for food container. Linen towel used as a liner for tortillas. Operator removed
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Unit # K5 operating under license for block 40. Prior ownership never licensed. See file #362027;Application #1636732 Discussed with plan review
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef at uchu tacos prepared yesterday morning not date marked. Operator date marked
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
May 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 7, 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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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.
Mar 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority7 Intermediate0 Basic
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. At UchuTacos establishment serves raw corvina for ceviche. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12-1-24. Operator renewed at time of inspection
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed at bar area. Operator removed and discarded
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ PIC Laurel Brown
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator unable to provide chlorine test kit at time of inspection
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At UchuTacos; no paper towels provided at food area hand wash sink. Operator provided
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. At UchuTacos establishment serves raw corvina for ceviche. No consumer advisory posted, provided to operator. Operator posted
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At UchuTacos: cooked shrimp, cooked beef, cooked chicken, cooked pork prepared yesterday morning not date marked.
Apr 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.