CONSTELLATION
1825 GRIFFIN RD, Dania Beach FL 33004
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In TRUE reach in voooler by cook line multiple quart containers prepared foods dated more than 7 days.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023042951 | Jul 19, 2023 | Aug 21, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. High temp dishwasher top temperature 129°F.operator stated to set up three compartment sink.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. In walk in cooler, fresh herbs wrapped in non food grade paper towels. Operator removed paper towels
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. At bar, drain line from dump area into handwashing sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen, at coffee station no paper towels provided.
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. On employee training expired 6/2026
Feb 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In kitchen, handwashing sink at coffee station blocked with cutting boards. Operator removed board.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cook line, no paper towels at handwashing sink. Operator supplied.
No soap provided at handwash sink. N cook line no soap provided at handwashing sink. Operator supplied.
Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler, pancakes stored on floor.
Nov 4, 2025Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes 80F ( - Cold Holding), per employee food held less than 4 hours, observed cut tomatoes on a tray under grill stove. Employee removed and stored inside reach in freezer for a quick chill.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area- employee provided.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. One Employee wearing a watch, after manager instructed, employee removed.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Bar area- ice scoop on soiled mat next to ice shuttle.. Employee removed
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Three wet cloths on prep tables in cook line, employee removed all and stored on sanitizer bucket solution.
Mar 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing a watch, after manager instructed, employee removed.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Large ice machine, Chef removed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottle of oil, bottle of water in cook line, employee labeled.
Nov 20, 2024□ 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 type measuring device available ( heat thermometer or heat strips) for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Sep 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Cut Melons in fruit station missing proper protection/ sneeze guard.
No type of measuring device ( heat strip or heat thermometer)available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Hot and fruit station buffet station using Time versus temperature without a written plan. Emailed Time as a Public health control form.
Containers on floor behind Ice machine. Operator cleaned area during inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn or in in disrepair in true reach in cooler in cook line.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in ware washing area. Operator hang to dry
Mar 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank by reach in freezer at end of cookline not secured. Manager replaced chain.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Container frozen chicken breasts thawing at room temperature by triple sink. Employee moved chicken to walk in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of oil and water at cook line not labor ed. Employee labeled both.
Jul 19, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One 28oz can red pepper strips dented.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In TRUE reach in voooler by cook line multiple quart containers prepared foods dated more than 7 days.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In TRUE reach in voooler by cook line multiple quart containers prepared foods dated more than 7 days. 2 quarts sun dried tomato tapanade 1 quart mojo sauce 1/2 quart chili marinade 1/2 quart mashed potatoes
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In AQUAFINA COOLER - individual butters (48F); cream cheese (48F). Items moved from walk-in cooler at 6:00am open. Temperatures taken at 11:10am.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In AQUAFINA COOLER - individual butters (48F); cream cheese (48F). Items moved from walk-in cooler at 6:00am open. Temperatures taken at 11:10am. See stop sale. Manager discarded.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink next to three compartment sink used for dump sink as evidenced by ice in sink.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Small CO2 tank in corner of kitchen not secured. Manager replaced securing chain.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In True reach in cooler, unopened employee water bottle. Manager removed water bottle.
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.