DEERFIELD DANDEE
1422 S FEDERAL HWY, Deerfield Beach FL 33441 · 954-931-1990
Last inspected Jan 8, 2026 · 7 visits since March 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/25.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026015248 | Jan 8, 2026 | Jun 10, 2026 | $320 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 8, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 17 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/25.
Shell eggs received in a unit not maintaining an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed tray, Raw shell egg ambient (58F), stored above load line at flip top cooler in kitchen next to cookline. Not prepared or portioned today. Placed in flip top less than one hour per operator. Operator moved to reach in cooler to rapid chill to 45F or below.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hashbrowns (45F) stored in bowl above load line at flip top cooler next to cookline in kitchen. Not prepared or portioned today. Placed in unit less than one hour per operator. Operator moved to reach in cooler to rapid chill to 41F or below.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink observed covered with pans. Operator removed pans.
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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed two cooks, one donut froster/decorator, and two front counter associates all handling food and food utensils with no certified manager present.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in dry storage area.
Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in dry storage and dining area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole cut into ceiling tile in dry storage area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed opened water bottle stored on shelf above bakers bench and next to food utensils.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in prep area around donut fryer, bakers bench, and frosting/decorating tables.
Hole in wall next to back door.
Light not functioning. Observed four lights not functioning in dry storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Observed heavy soil of old food debris on exterior on Hobart mixer in prep area. 2. Heavy food soil observed on top shelf of food prep table in prep area. 3. Hood filters above cookline in kitchen. 4. Door gaskets at two door Coldline reach in cooler next to cookline in kitchen. 5. Exterior of Blodgett oven soiled with frosting. 6. Exterior of steam table soiled both sides with frosting/food debris.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping cloths used beneath steam table and stored on food prep tables in kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind donut fryer and triple sink in kitchen.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled wet wiping cloth stored on Bakers bench in kitchen.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed unsealed wood used as a bottom shelf at frosting table in kitchen.
Oct 9, 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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Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen and dining area.
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn door gasket on two door reach in cooler next to cookline in kitchen.
Oct 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Observed cartons of Milk (70F) and half and half (53F) stored on front counter shelf under no temperature control. Placed on counter less than two hours per operator. Operator placed into reach in cooler to rapid chill to 41F or below. 2. Observed Hashbrown (61F) and Raw shell egg ambient (64F) in containers placed above load line at flip top cooler at cookline in kitchen. Food in unit less than three hours per operator. Operator moved to reach in cooler to rapid to 41F or below.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen and dining area.
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn door gasket on two door reach in cooler next to cookline in kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout kitchen and prep areas.
Food stored on floor. Two cases of frozen apple slices stored on floor in walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters in prep area. 2. Door gaskets on two door coldline reach in cooler, at cookline in kitchen. 3. Front counter two doot reach in cooler, door gaskets. 4. Storage shelving and prep table bottom shelves in donut frosting area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind prep table near walk in cooler.
Feb 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed older gentleman blow his nose with a cloth napkin and continue polishing food utensils while seated at front counter in dining area, without hand washing.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for chlorine used at dish machine.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in dry storage area.
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn door gaskets on two door reach in cooler next to cookline in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1, Observed on door gaskets at two door reach in cooler next to cookline in kitchen.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping cloths on table in donut prep area.
Soiled floors throughout donut frosting and prep area and underneath triple sink.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in donut frosting and prep area.
Oct 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in dry storage area.
Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, in storage area and observed on vent above prep table opposite the cookline in kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling tile in dry storage.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cook line in kitchen. 2. Door gaskets on two door reach cooler by cookline in kitchen.
Jul 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee at cook line in kitchen cracked raw shell egg and handled clean utensils without hand washing or glove change. Reviewed handwashing procedure with employee, employee washed hands and changed gloves.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed tray of raw shell eggs (78F) stored on counter next to cook line in kitchen under no temperature control. Eggs placed on counter less than two hours per operator. Operator moved eggs to reach in cooler to quick chill to 45F or below.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded potato (57F) stored in bowl at flip top cooler above load line, in kitchen by cook line. Not prepared or portioned today. Operator moved bowl to reach in cooler to quick chill to 41F or below.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled hotel tray in basin of hand sink next to triple sink.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in dry storage area.
Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, in storage area and observed on vent above prep table opposite the cookline in kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling tile in dry storage.
Light not functioning. 1. One light not functioning at the hood above the cook line. 2. One light not functioning above dough prep table in prep area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cook line in kitchen. 2. Door gaskets on two door reach cooler by cookline in kitchen.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed at donut frosting counter in the prep area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on food prep table opposite cook line in kitchen.
Mar 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed in prep area. Operator removed and discarded
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.