DANIA ENTERTAINMENT CENTER
301 E DANIA BEACH BLVD, Dania Beach FL 33004 · 954-655-6365
Last inspected Mar 20, 2026 · 8 visits since April 2024
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024040275 | Jun 17, 2024 | Jul 29, 2024 | $200 |
| 2--2017056056 | Nov 3, 2017 | Dec 13, 2017 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice bulks up in walk in freezer
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooking utensils in container of water at 80F. Operator turned on stove and placed container on stove to reheat
Dec 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Presented thermometer metal stem soiled. Operator cleaned
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top by dish area; raw shrimp (53F - Cold Holding). Per operator food transferred from walk in less than four hours ago. Observed food double contained in flip top cooler. Food not prepared or portioned today. Operator placed shrimp in freezer to quick chill
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw tuna bearing the label to remove from reduced oxygen packaging, thawing in ROP. Per operator food in ROP less than four hours. Employee removed fish from ROP
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on flip top cooler table
Jan 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with yellow rice on stove in cook line. Observed to go shopping bags with prints covering pot with freshly made cooked rice on stove in cook line. Operator removed printed shopping bags and placed yellow rice in another pot.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
One Ceiling tile missing in ware washing area.
Some Ice buildup on floor in walk-in freezer.
Nov 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over cucumbers inside walk in cooler. Operator moved raw shell eggs to bottom shelf and stored correctly.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in wait station.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Ice buildup in maxx cold reach-in freezer in prep station.
Jun 26, 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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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed an accumulation of black mold like debris on vents throughout kitchen.
Jun 17, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs not separated from ready to eat custard in vegetable 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. Observed hard boiled eggs portioned Thursday June 13, not date marked. PIC date marked.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled with food debris at prep table next to office.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed diced chicken prepared June 15 not date marked in meat walk-in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed an accumulation of black mold like debris on vents throughout kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Observed flour stored uncovered in storage bin. PIC covered.
Apr 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No thermo labels or not water temperature thermometer
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Hands wash in rear kitchen. -hand wash prep area. Sign emailed to operator
Apr 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary sanitizer test strips
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No thermo labels or not water temperature thermometer
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Hands wash in rear kitchen. -hand wash prep area. Sign emailed to operator
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.