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1714 N UNIVERSITY DR STE S2, Plantation FL 33313 · 954-539-9978

Last inspected May 27, 2026 · 6 visits since April 2025

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats39
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1626263
Grade history
JUL 25
OCT 25
APR 26
APR 26
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at salad station steam table - cooked chicken (116F - Hot Holding). Per operator chicken was held out of temperature for approximately 3 minutes. Operator reheated chicken to 167F during the inspection.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

May 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed at cook line, employee touched raw chicken, changed gloves, then touch clean equipment without washing hands. Educated operator on proper hand washing procedures. Operator discarded gloves, washed hands and put on new gloves.
High priority/12A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink next to vegetable prep station blocked by trash bin. Operator removed during the inspection.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at salad station steam table - cooked chicken (116F - Hot Holding). Per operator chicken was held out of temperature for approximately 3 minutes. Operator reheated chicken to 167F during the inspection.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In prep area next to walk in cooler - white cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Operator discarded cutting board and replaced with new cutting board.
Basic/14-09-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in pan under grill - utensils in standing water of 93F. Operator discarded water during the inspection.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed at front counter, sanitizer bucket reading 0 ppm quaternary. Operator remade solution to 200 ppm quaternary during the inspection.
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust and mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Small table under rice cookers soiled with food debris. Cleaned during inspection.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of Spice mix removed from original container not identified by common name. Labeled during inspection.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Employee removed boxes during inspection.
/46-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with food debris at cook line. Operator voluntarily cleaned.
Basic/36-73-4/Corrective Action Taken
Jul 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In dry storage area by walk in cooler, bowl used to dispense seasoning.
Basic/14-01-5
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In dish area, wet nesting plastic containers
Basic/24-08-4
Apr 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink.
High priority/29-34-4
Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Women's bathroom Men's bathroom
Intermediate/32-11-5
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. All hand washing sink Women's bathroom Men's bathroom Operator replaced
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. All handwashing sinks.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's and women's bathrooms.
Basic/31B-04-4

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