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CYPRESS CREEK KITCHEN

400 CORPORATE DR, Fort Lauderdale FL 33334 · 954.772.1331

Last inspected Nov 4, 2025 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats190
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1618161
Grade history
MAR 24
AUG 24
OCT 24
JUL 25
NOV 25
— STEADY

5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Burgers 46F in reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Nov 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Employee set up 3Compartment sink with quat sanitizer
High priority/22-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications.
Intermediate/16-54-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Door handles of reach in freezer beside fryer soiled with food debris
Basic/23-03-4
Jul 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Technician repaired dishwasher during inspection
High priority/22-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle contains clear liquid identified as glass cleaner Manager labeled spray bottle
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Oct 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Burgers 46F in reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. handwashing sink next to Dishwasher
Basic/31B-04-4
Aug 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over ready to eat ham and turkey. Pastry Cooler. Employee removed eggs to bottom shelf and moved ham and turkey to top shelf
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by Dish Racks
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bottle of drinking water stored among ready to eat foods in Pastry cooler Employee discarded water
Basic/40-06-5
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Mar 28, 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
Show 3 findings ▾
Debris on the ground and/or pad around garbage compactor
Basic/33-19-4
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.
Basic/16-55-4
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Oct 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Chef removed and secured CO2 Tanks.
Basic/51-11-4
Ceiling tile missing.. Dry storage room.
Basic/36-36-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup containing Starbucks coffee Employee removed and discard cup containing coffee.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Aug 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Observed Chopped romaine (50F - Cold Holding); hummus (45F - Cold Holding) in flip top cooler at pantry station. Per chef less than two hours. Chef moved items to cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone and keys on cold station prep table. Chef removed items
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach freezer. Observed ice buildup in rear of walk in freezer located in storage room.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water 122F. Chef discarded water.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Lowboy on cook line.
Basic/29-49-6

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