CHEF REECE KITCHEN
4196 S UNIVERSITY DR, Davie FL 33328
Last inspected Jun 24, 2026 · 3 visits since February 2026
FEB 26
JUN 26
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler fresh garlic and oil (47F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); cooked penne (47-50F - Cold Holding) per operator held out of temperature less than three hours, operator placed in lower portion of flip top. Not portion or prepared today.
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Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Jun 24, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added to faucet without vacuum breaker.
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. Operator could not locate folder.
Jun 23, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee turn on and off cold water faucet only to wash hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler fresh garlic and oil (47F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); cooked penne (47-50F - Cold Holding) per operator held out of temperature less than three hours, operator placed in lower portion of flip top. Not portion or prepared today.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed plantain (114-125F - Hot Holding)under heat lamp per operator held out of temperature less than 30 minutes. Operator placed on TPHC. Observed fried chicken (119-145F - Hot Holding)in hot holding unit per operator held out of temperature approximately 20 minutes operator placed on TPHC. Observed in hot holding unit jerk chicken (110-120F - Hot Holding, salmon (125-147F - Hot Holding) per operator held out of temperature less than 30 minutes, operator placed in oven to reheat.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added to faucet without vacuum breaker.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee filling up plastic container with at spoon at hand washing 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. Operator could not locate folder.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed hand washing sink next to steam table exposing food to splash. Operator move steam table away from handwashing sink.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing a bracelet and watch while preparing food.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of cooking oil stored on the floor in prep area. Operator elevated.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door handle.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In sugar container the scoop handle in contact with the sugar. Operator removed
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed green peppers stored over cooked penne pasta in walk-in #2. Observed unwashed green cabbage stored over cooked elbow pasta, operator stored correctly
Working containers of sugar removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled.
Feb 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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