CVI.CHE 105 SAWGRASS
2610 SAWGRASS MILLS CIR STE 1429B, Sunrise FL 33323 · 305-909-6818
Last inspected Jul 8, 2026 · 14 visits since November 2023
SEP 24
JAN 25
FEB 26
APR 26
JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects landing on pizza boxes across from cook line. PIC killed flies and discarded boxes.
★ 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--2024021596 | Mar 21, 2024 | May 9, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Jul 8, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One 4lb can oyster sauce in dry goods with creased metal.
Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Employee on cook line wiped hands on soiled cloth and continued to prepare orders. Reviewed procedures and employee discarded cloth, washed hands, and changed gloves.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Servers returning to kitchen with soiled dishware and immediately loading clean glassware to take back to service station without first washing hands. Reviewed with manager proper procedures to relay to staff.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dishwasher not sanitizing pans after washing at triple sink. Employee setup sink to proper 200ppm quaternary and sanitized pans.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In left center fliptop lower drawers, container of raw breaded chicken above cooked beef pot stickers. No solid divider between drawers. Employee rearranged for proper separation.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. In cold well at EXPO - cut tomatoes (58F - Cooling); boiled eggs (56F - Cooling). Per employee both prepared at 12:00pm and in unit from that time. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. In cold well at EXPO - cut tomatoes (58F - Cooling); boiled eggs (56F - Cooling). Per employee both prepared at 12:00pm and in unit from that time. See stop sale.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. One of two hand sinks in dessert station being used as storage for chip bags.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Clean plates immediately next to hand sink in dessert station exposed to splash. Manager moved plates away from sink.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Dishwasher washing pans in middle sink and rinsing in end sink with no sanitizer set up. Employee drained sinks and set up properly, including sanitizer sink.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled wiping cloth on cook line. Employee removed cloth.
Jun 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 9, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Apr 8, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Hot water at entrance of kitchen in cook line don't reach 85 resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Instructed Manager not to let employees used sink until repair is done.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of Raw Beef stored above containers of cooked Shrimps in 4 drawers under flip top in kitchen. Chef inverted
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Rice (51F - Cold Holding); Cooked Potatoes (52F - Cold Holding); Cooked Arborio rice (50F - Cold Holding); Sour Cream (51F - Cold Holding); Cheese (50F) Per Manager food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Rice (51F - Cold Holding); Cooked Potatoes (52F - Cold Holding); Cooked Arborio rice (50F - Cold Holding); Sour Cream (51F - Cold Holding); Cheese (50F) Per Manager food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale
Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Manager replaced thermometer during inspection.
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.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided at employee handwash sink at entrance of kitchen in cook line. Water Temperature 81
Walk in cooler in disrepair. Repairman working on unit during inspection.
Feb 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Thermo labels test kit.
Jan 8, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects landing on pizza boxes across from cook line. PIC killed flies and discarded boxes.
Jan 3, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed in low boy cooler at pasta station cooked noodles (76F at 12:52- Cooling since 10:15). Items did not make it below 70F with 2 hours. See stop sale.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects landing on pizza boxes across from cook line. PIC killed flies and discarded boxes.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at pasta station, shredded cheese stored with raw steak flip top cooler. PIC discarded cheese.
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 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed in low boy cooler at pasta station cooked noodles (76F at 12:52- Cooling since 10:15). Items did not make it below 70F with 2 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: - in flip top cooler at pasta station, cooked beef (42-47F - Cold Holding), raw shrimp (45F - Cold Holding), shredded cheese (41-48F - Cold Holding) - low boy cooler at pasta station pasta (43-45F - Cold Holding) - at pizza station pork sausage (42-45F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Items placed in low boy and ice bags added to rapid cool.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in low boy cooler across from cook line, chicken dumplings cooked 1/2/25 not date marked. Employee date marked.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean pans at dishwashing area. PIC removed labels.
Sep 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 10, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed: -One flying insect landing on sprouts at pizza station -One flying insect landing on side of flip top cooler at pizza station -Approximately 2 flying insects landing on shelf at pizza box storage area next to cook line in kitchen. -One flying insect landing on pizza box next to cook line in kitchen. -Two flying insect landing on shelf at drink service area across from kitchen. -Approximately 6 flying insect flying from bags of onion under prep table across from walk-in cooler.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Stored food not covered. Observed one flying insect landing on pan of sprouts at pizza station. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed corn (42-47F - Cold Holding), breaded chicken (48F - Cold Holding), butter (46F - Cold Holding), bolonaise sauce (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed corn (42-47F - Cold Holding), breaded chicken (48F - Cold Holding), butter (46F - Cold Holding), bolonaise sauce (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed equipment handle not stored above tomatoes, and eggs at flip top cooler across from cook line. PIC removed and stored appropriately.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label stuck to clean pans on shelf above three compartment sink.
Stored food not covered. Observed one flying insect landing on pan of sprouts at pizza station. See stop sale.
Mar 27, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed burgers (44-45F - Cold Holding); avocado egg roll (44-45F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (44F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been in cooler since day prior to inspection. See stop sale.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed across from pasta station.
Mar 21, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed burgers (44-45F - Cold Holding); avocado egg roll (44-45F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (44F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been in cooler since day prior to inspection. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed burgers (44-45F - Cold Holding); avocado egg roll (44-45F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (44F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been in cooler since day prior to inspection. See stop sale.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink used to hold sanitizer bucket. PIC removed and stored appropriately.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed an accumulation of black mold like debris in ice machine.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water under cooler at front counter. PIC dried area.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed equipment handle not stored above cheese at pasta station. Employee removed and stored appropriately.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of mold like debris on roof of reach in cooler at pasta station.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed across from pasta station.
Stored food not covered. Observed opened boxes of cookies stored uncovered in walk-in freezer. PIC covered cookies.
Feb 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 1, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - Front Counter and Dish washing area Observed: -1 flying insect flying over juice dispenser - Approximately 5 flying insects flying off juice serving trays - 1 flying insect landing on serving glass tumblers - 1 flying insect landing on ice scoop handle - 1 flying insect flying over pasta station cooler - 1 flying insect flying over salad station cooler - 1 flying insect flying above three compartment sink next to metal containers
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top coolers Turkey (38-49F - Cold Holding) pasta station, chicken (41-50F - Cold Holding, second temperature 42F) Pizza station, chicken (38-47F - Cold Holding, second temperature 42F), pizza station Per operator items were out of temp for approximately 30mins. Chicken was stocked above fill line. Employee placed chicken in walk-in cooler to rapid cool.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Triple sink Observed no test strip used for sink and surface sanitizer.
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.
Nov 30, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - Front Counter and Dish washing area Observed: -1 flying insect flying over juice dispenser - Approximately 5 flying insects flying off juice serving trays - 1 flying insect landing on serving glass tumblers - 1 flying insect landing on ice scoop handle - 1 flying insect flying over pasta station cooler - 1 flying insect flying over salad station cooler - 1 flying insect flying above three compartment sink next to metal containers
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top coolers Turkey (38-49F - Cold Holding) pasta station, chicken (41-50F - Cold Holding, second temperature 42F) Pizza station, chicken (38-47F - Cold Holding, second temperature 42F), pizza station Per operator items were out of temp for approximately 30mins. Chicken was stocked above fill line. Employee placed chicken in walk-in cooler to rapid cool.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Walk-in cooler Observed a tub of sour cream opened a day prior to inspection unlabeled. Manager labeled.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Triple sink Observed no test strip used for sink and surface sanitizer.
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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Prep table holding service plates Observed opened bottle of employee beverage stored on prep table next to serving plates. Employee removed.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Front prep area Observed scoop handle not stored above rice flour. Manager removed.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Walk-in cooler
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.