DONNA SARAH
8648 GRIFFIN RD, Cooper City FL 33328 · 954-909-0085
Last inspected Mar 12, 2026 · 10 visits since December 2023
APR 24
NOV 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw shell eggs in walk in cooler.operator inverted foods
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2015049787 | Oct 23, 2015 | Jan 13, 2016 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Mar 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 4, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 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 Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator began setting up triple sink
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw shell eggs in walk in cooler.operator inverted foods
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline marinara sauce (119F - Hot Holding). Per operator food hot holding less than four hours. Operator turned up heat on stove to reheat to 165F
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils stored in front hand sink
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach by back door
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door
Aug 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, container of prepped raw chicken on shelf above containers of cooked mushrooms. Employee moved chicken to bottom shelf for proper separation.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On back kitchen prep station, under no temperature control, fresh garlic herb butter (71F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (74F - Cold Holding). Per manager not prepared or portioned today and out of walk-in cooler from use for approximately 45 minutes. Employee returned both to walk in cooler to rechill.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter hand sink. Manager replaced.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Batteries dead in both probe thermometers.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Foil to go pans on storage shelf in kitchen not stored inverted. Employee inverted all pans.
Stored food not covered. 1) In walk in cooler, containers of cooked pasta and mushrooms not covered. Both at proper temperature. 2) In walk in freezer, pan of lasagna, commercial cake, and tray of butter wheels not covered.
Mar 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 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. Dishmachine reading 0ppm chlorine after multiple attempts. Chemical sanitizer is good.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bibb with attached hose at mop sink missing vacuum breaker.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Large CO2 tanks at kitchen entrance not secured.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Sanitizer pump on dish machine operating properly during cycles. No sanitizer pumping through lines.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee making pizza wearing wristband/bracelet.
Water draining onto floor surface. Drain pipe under back kitchen hand sink leaking onto floor. Employee tightened fittings and leak stopped.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottle of oil opposite cook line not labeled.
Nov 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 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. Dishwasher showing 0ppm chlorine after several attempts. Sanitizer chemical needs to be replaced.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Can of household pesticide on top of dish machine. Manager discarded.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk in cooler, containers of house tomato vodka sauce and alfredo sauce missing date marks. Per manager both made on 11-2. Manager added date mark.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Dough cutters between wall and prep table at front pizza counter. Manager moved all away from wall.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wiping cloth under cutting board in back prep area by cook line. Manager removed cloth.
Apr 26, 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Atosa reach in cooler sliced Swiss cheese 45F ( cold holding) pulled from walk in cooler less than 4 hours ago. Operator moved cheese to all in cooler to quick chill.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in kitchen.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator put hat on
Stored food not covered. French fries not covered inside walk in freezer. Operator covered
Dec 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 8, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 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. Dish machine sanitizing at 0ppm chlorine. Operator will be using 3 compartment sink to sanitize dishes until equipment can sanitized at proper minimum strength.
Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw breaded chicken stored above cooked chicken wings inside walk in cooler. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf and stored correctly
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Atosta cooler,, sliced cheese( 50F cold holding ) pulled from walk in cooler less than 2 hours ago. Operator moved cheese to walk in cooler to quick chill. 2. Three door cooler in pizza station, mozzarella cheese (46F)- Cold Holding); pizza sauce (45F - Cold Holding)pulled from walk in cooler less than 4 hours ago. Operator moved foods back to walk in cooler to quick chill. Foods not prepared or portioned today.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser stored above containers with liquid butter In kitchen. Operator moved degreaser and stored correctly.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Containers stored inside hand washing sink in kitchen. Operator removed
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in kitchen.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in pizza station.
Stored food not covered. French fries not covered inside walk in freezer. Operator covered
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.