CULINARY AFFAIRS
2400 GRIFFIN RD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33312 · 954.604.9646
Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 15 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Raw sewage on ground outside in front of the back door of establishment, observed employees using the back door stepping on sewage.
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025056672 | Jul 29, 2025 | Aug 20, 2025 | $400 |
| 2--2022009679 | Jan 29, 2022 | Mar 11, 2022 | $600 |
| 2--2020029365 | Jun 17, 2020 | Sep 18, 2020 | $400 |
Inspection history
15 visits, newest first
Aug 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser in kitchen jamming; not dispensing properly every time needed. Employee removed roll from dispenser for ease of use.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Stack of clean cambro buckets by storage rack to left of cookline not inverted.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Excess standing water on floor area around triple sink.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. First shelf unit immediately inside walk in cooler has bottom shelf at floor level with food items on it.
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Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Kitchen sanitizer bucket reading less than 50ppm chlorine. Employee remade to proper 100ppm chlorine.
Mar 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink sanitizer reading less than 50ppm chlorine. Manager remade to proper 100ppm chlorine.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher failed to wash hands before removing clean pans from sanitizer immediately after washing and rinsing them. Reviewed with manager and employee proper procedures and employee starting washing hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1) In walk in cooler, flats of raw shell eggs above boxes of juices. Manager moved eggs to separate shelf to properly separate. 2) On speed rack in walk in cooler, trays of raw fish above trays of cooked chicken. Manager moved fish to bottom of rack.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. One set of wire shelving in walk in cooler has lowest shelf at floor level.
Oct 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler leaking condensation water. Gaskets are torn.
Sep 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Lentil soup 50F-57F, in walk in cooler, cooked yesterday in a deep covered container. Operator in the process of reheating part of the same lentil soup. See stop sale
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Lentil soup 50F-57F, in walk in cooler, cooked yesterday in a deep covered container. Operator in the process of reheating part of the same lentil soup.
Dented/rusted cans present. 3 cans of vegetarian beans dented in dry storage area next to walk in cooler. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Sauce piccadillo, condescension water dripping into sauce from ceiling of walk in cooler.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler across grill, opened yesterday morning, 25 hours ago not date marked. Operator date marked.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Lentil soup 50F-57F, in walk in cooler, cooked yesterday in a deep covered container.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler leaking condensation water. Gaskets are torn.
Opened employee open water bottle in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers across grill. Operator removed.
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in ware washing area.
Uncovered piccadillo sauce stored in walk in cooler, light fixture dripping water into sauce. See stop sale.
Working containers of panko and cumin removed from original container not identified by common name, in front of walk in cooler #2. Operator labeled.
Jul 30, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food warewashing area across triple sink. Bare concrete, what looks like plaster has fallen off.
Jul 29, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 11 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. 40+ live small flying insects landing on boxes of Beef Ravioli, diced chicken breast, beef taco filling, diced carrots and mixed vegetables. Boxes are stored on the floor in front of walk in freezer. Operator stated food was delivered this morning. 1 live small flying insect on prep table. 1 live small flying insect on open box of green beans.
Raw sewage on ground outside in front of the back door of establishment, observed employees using the back door stepping on sewage.
Sewage on ground from failed septic system in the back of establishment, sewage running in front of the back door, down into a storm drain.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed 200+ in prep area. Operator set up fresh solution at 75ppm.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in men's room.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation and food storage areas. Smooth ceiling tiles are being replaced with acoustic ceiling tiles.
Ceiling tiles and vent soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in dry storage area. Vents in prep and cook area soiled with dust and mold-like substance.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit 82F on prep table. Operator discarded water.
Objectionable odors in the back door area behind establishment.
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in warewashing area at triple sink. No lights.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food warewashing area across triple sink. Bare concrete, what looks like plaster has fallen off.
Jun 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee handled cracked raw shell eggs and then handled boxes of food from walk in cooler without washing hands and changing gloves. Employee went to wash his hands.
Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly landing on prep table during food preparation. Prep table was cleaned and sanitized.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken thawing with raw pork in the same prep sink. Both items are still in the original packaging, however observed some blood in the sink.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee moved raw chicken from one sink into another and then engaged in removing reheated sausage from oven without changing gloves and washing his hands. Employee went to wash his hands and changed gloves.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Chicken in prep sink 51F. Pork 50F and 65F. Operator stated items were placed in sink last night to defrost.
Wiping cloth chlorine solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles at cook line 200ppm+. Operator set up fresh solution at 75ppm chlorine.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Oven mittens soiled inside and out. Gloves not changed after touching raw chicken and before putting on oven mittens. Operator discarded mittens. Soiled slicer blade.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator cleaning stem thermometer in hand sink at cook line.
Clean, single-use gloves not handled in a sanitary manner. Single use gloves contaminated by inserting them into dirty oven mittens. Oven mittens were soiled while inserting gloved hands after touching raw meat. Mittens need to be washed and sanitized. Operator discarded mittens.
Employee open bottle of water on a food preparation table next to cook line. Cook removed.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water, next to table with slicer.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair next to table with slicer.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork and chicken thawing at room temperature in prep sink. Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Chicken in prep sink 51F. Pork 50F and 65F, no longer solid frozen. Operator stated items were placed in sink last night to defrost, more than 4 hours ago. See stop sale
Water leaking from pipe under prep sink.
Jan 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In the dry storage area, a bottle of degreaser was not labeled. The manager labeled the bottle.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In the dry storage room, two beverage containers were stored on shelves with and over single service items. The containers were moved.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Under the prep table across from the oven, a container of taco seasoning was not labeled. The manager labeled the container A spray bottle of water stored in dry storage was not labeled. The manager labeled the bottle.
Sep 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sanitizer step of the triple sink was not setup. The dishwasher was washing and rinsing the pots without sanitizing. The sanitizer sink has been set up and tested to 100ppm Chlorine. The washed pots were then sanitized.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. The operator installed a vacuum breaker during the inspection.
Apr 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In the walk in cooler, pulled pork (43-51F - Cooling). The item was cooling overnight. The item was discarded. See Stop Sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In the walk in cooler, pulled pork (43-51F - Cooling). The item was cooling overnight. The item was discarded. See Stop Sale.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. As evidenced by not reaching 41F within 6 hours, the pork was mounded in the middle of the plastic pan and covered with plastic wrap. Recommended to operator to evenly distribute pork over shallow metal pans to cool rapidly for future batches.
Jan 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 29, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observe multiple bags of garbage on floor next to dumpster. Operator cleaned pad.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid.
Sep 28, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 18 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority7 Intermediate6 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observe at walk in refrigerator 2; red bean overnight (62F - Cooling) see stop sale
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observe employee leaving bathroom and entering kitchen without washing hands put on gloves and start food preparation. I instructed employee that he must first wash hands before putting on gloves and employee washed hands
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observe in in-dry storage bin oatmeal with mold like growth.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observe raw chicken above case of raw fish. Operator placed raw chicken on lower shelf.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observe at walk in refrigerator 2; red bean overnight (62F - Cooling) see stop sale
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observe employee washing hands twice in food preparation sink. Operator instructed employee to wash hands in hand washing sink and employee washed hands.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observe at walk in refrigerator 2; red bean overnight (62F - Cooling) see stop sale due to being in a deep plastic 5 gallon bucket
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observe can opener soiled with food debris. Operator had can opener washed and sanitized.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observe metal bowl in hand wash sink at cook line. Operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observe by 3 compartment sink. Operator placed paper towel at sink.
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. Observe with new employee who was working solo upon my arrival. Operator had employee fill out form.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observe by 3 compartment sink. Operator placed soap at sink.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observe plastic food container stored on floor and not inverter Operator placed on shelf.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observe above Cambro hot box. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. Observe plastic 5 gal oil container stored on floor.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observe multiple bags of garbage on floor next to dumpster. Operator cleaned pad.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observe cases plastic plates stored on floor in dry storage.
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.