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590 E OAKLAND PARK BLVD, Oakland Park FL 33334
Last inspected May 14, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2021031079 | May 20, 2021 | Oct 19, 2021 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. fryer area: cooked chicken bites (120F - Hot Holding). Operator states item was heated in fryer less than 1 hour ago. Item being held at room temperature. Operator reheated to 198F and placed in hot holding area
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 with operator
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection
Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed above fryer area, above ware washing area
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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed below drive thru window
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket at 1 door low top reach in cooler soiled
Mar 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. 1. Employee on cellphone put on gloves then began creating customers food order. Without washing hands, reviewed hand washing and glove usage with operator.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. 1. Employee on cellphone put on gloves then began creating customers food order. Without washing hands. Reviewed hand washing and gloves usage with operator.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. 1. Walk in cooler; container of chilli marked with a preparation date of march 9th and a use by date of march 11th. Per operator label machine has malfunctioned, items prepared yesterday. Operator corrected label on container.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. 1. Cook line sliced tomatoes, lettuce, cheese sauce no time marking. Operator created stickers to place on cook line items.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Fryer station chicken bites (111-114F - Hot Holding), observed under no temperature control per operator items cooked 30 minutes prior. Operator placed in heater. 2. Hot holding station hot dogs (120-131F - Hot Holding), per operator items made 1 hour ago, operator placed items on stove to reheat to 165F.
Food thermometer not calibrated, current operator has no knowledge on how to work Bluetooth thermometer.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 1. Kitchen hand washing sink used to fill sanitizer bucket with water.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License with an expiration of 12-01-25 displayed next to office area.
Floor area next to bag in box and ice machine covered with standing water.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. 1. Cracked lid for container of sliced tomatoes in walk in cooler.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. 1. Exterior faucet next to kitchen entrance leaking.
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Aug 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink on splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Manager closed lids
Nov 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink on splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by garbage can Hand wash sink next to soda fountain Operator removed garbage can.
Container with no handle used to dispense food. Drink cup used as scoop. Employee discard cup and used scoop
Grease receptacle lid open. Operator closed grease receptacle.
Ice buildup in.walk-in freezer.
Jul 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Quaternary test kit present.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both Handwashing sink
No soap provided at handwash sink. Unisex Restroom
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser located next to rear door
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Open dumpster lid.
Dec 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Grease built up on burger cookers
Water leaking from pipe. Below handwash sink next to exit
Sep 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Walk in freezer - raw bacon over cheese sticks- operator moved raw bacon.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. COOLING - strawberry ice cream mix (52F - Cooling) 2:30pm cooling since 2:15pm recheck 3:20pm 52F - operator states strawberry unit not working and will not sell to the public will remove and move to walk in cooler.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Bluetooth thermometer no batteries at time of inspection.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of shortening cube on floor - operator moved to shelf.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking under ice machine - maintenance team on site during inspection.
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.