DCOTA CAY
1855 GRIFFIN RD STE B-175, Dania Beach FL 33004 · 954-362-5512
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 8 visits since April 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 15 live small flying insects next to kitchen flying and landing on walls and flying around and landing on old coffee grinder(not in use). Not landing on in use food equipment. Employees began killing flies and cleaning and sanitizing areas
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025080464 | Sep 24, 2025 | Dec 18, 2025 | $200 |
| 2--2016052809 | Nov 7, 2016 | Nov 30, 2016 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, raw shell eggs stored on top of ready to eat bread. Operator moved raw eggs to bottom shelf.
Food stored on floor. In dry storage, fryer oil stored on floor.
Jan 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food stored on floor. In dry storage, fryer oil boxes stored on floor. Operator moved to shelf
Sep 25, 2025□ 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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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rust pitted
Sep 24, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. After several attempts dish washer chlorine tested 0ppm
Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 15 live small flying insects next to kitchen flying and landing on walls and flying around and landing on old coffee grinder(not in use). Not landing on in use food equipment. Employees began killing flies and cleaning and sanitizing areas
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table. Operator removed
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rust pitted
Mar 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips for sanitizer.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at employee bathroom hand wash sink. Operator provided.
Ice buildup on floor in walk-in freezer.
Nov 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over croissant inside walk in cooler. Operator moved raw shell eggs to lower shelf and stored correctly.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed clean up procedure.
Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 1. Some shelves inside walk in cooler. 2. Shelf where can goods are stored in kitchen. 3. Shelf in dry storage room where cases of single service articles are stored.
Ceiling tile soiled in dry storage room.
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Gasket torn or in disrepair in walk in cooler. 2. Ice machine door/ cover falling off when opened.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under shelves inside walk in freezer and behind grill in cook line.
Ice buildup around entry door in walk in freezer, observed gasket torn or in disrepair.
Jun 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed can opener with buildup of debris. Operator removed to dishroom, cleaned and sanitized.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked taco meat, pulled chicken, all no date marks, all 24 hours per operator.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in unisex employee restroom.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of take out plastic lids stored directly on floor in dry storage. Operator relocated to shelf.
Apr 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Lubricant D40, on same shelf of mixer machine, Employee removed.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to manager, poster printed.
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.