FAMILY KITCHEN RESTAURANT AND CATERING
3134 W COMMERCIAL BLVD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33309
Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 15 rodent droppings on the floor and shelf support for shelving in separate dry storage room outside kitchen.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025089868 | Oct 16, 2025 | Feb 9, 2026 | $200 |
| 2--2020021651 | Apr 20, 2020 | Aug 18, 2020 | $160 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 21, 2026Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Aug 18, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 12 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on ground at front door in dining room Observed approximately 15 live roaches in between wall and reach in cooler in dry storage area Observed approximately 20 live roaches on ground and behind chest freezers in dry storage area. Observed approximately 2 live roaches on ground under oven in kitchen. Observed approximately 5 live roaches on ground under 2 door stainless reach in cooler in kitchen
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 door stainless: pickliz (59F); cooked pork (59F); cooked beans (59F); raw chicken wings (59F); cooked gravy (60F); raw turkey wings (65F); operator states items have been held in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today 1 door stainless: cooked chicken (48F); cooked pork (49F). operator states items have been held in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today 1 door glass in dry storage: cooked chicken (51F); cooked turkey (48F); cooked goat (46F) operator states items have been held in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. pickliz (80F) being held at front counter. Unknown time out of temperature.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 door stainless: pickliz (59F); cooked pork (59F); cooked beans (59F); raw chicken wings (59F); cooked gravy (60F); raw turkey wings (65F); operator states items have been held in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today 1 door stainless: cooked chicken (48F); cooked pork (49F). operator states items have been held in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today 1 door glass in dry storage: cooked chicken (51F); cooked turkey (48F); cooked goat (46F) operator states items have been held in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. pickliz (80F) being held at front counter. Unknown time out of temperature. See Stop Sale
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked oxtail (119F - Hot Holding) being held in crock pot. Crock pot turned off due to item boiling approximately 1 hour ago. Operator turned on and reheated to 165F
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No dishwashing facilities of any kind provided. No 3 compartment or ware washing machine provided in establishment
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on oven in kitchen Observed 1 dead roach in 1 door stainless reach in cooler in kitchen
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed under ware washing sink, behind 2 door stainless reach in cooler in kitchen
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in standing water of 87F at steam table. Operator removed, discarded water, replaced utensils
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at 2 door stainless, 1 door stainless reach in coolers
Oct 17, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler cooked pork (55F - Cold Holding); raw turkey (55F - Cold Holding); cooked turkey (55F - Cold Holding); gravy (55F - Cold Holding); rice and peas (59F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (55F - Cold Holding) per operator items held in cooler more than 4 hours. Ambient temperature of cooler 51F. See stop sale. Observed at front counter Pikliz (70F - Cold Holding); ranch dressing pc (70F - Cold Holding) stored on shelf underneath front counter. Per operator held out of temperature less than 4 hours. Operator placed in cooler to quickly chill.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water valve turned off at hand washing sink in kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License posted expired on December 1 2024
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall tiles missing on cook line
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature 85F in kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Though out the kitchen
Oct 16, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 15 rodent droppings on the floor and shelf support for shelving in separate dry storage room outside kitchen.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked pork (55F - Cold Holding); raw turkey (55F - Cold Holding); cooked turkey (55F - Cold Holding); gravy (55F - Cold Holding); rice and peas (59F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (55F - Cold Holding) per operator items held in cooler more than 4 hours. Ambient temperature of cooler 51F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler cooked pork (55F - Cold Holding); raw turkey (55F - Cold Holding); cooked turkey (55F - Cold Holding); gravy (55F - Cold Holding); rice and peas (59F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (55F - Cold Holding) per operator items held in cooler more than 4 hours. Ambient temperature of cooler 51F. See stop sale. Observed at front counter Pikliz (70F - Cold Holding); ranch dressing pc (70F - Cold Holding) stored on shelf underneath front counter. Per operator held out of temperature less than 4 hours. Operator placed in cooler to quickly chill.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips. Provided operator with test strips.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water valve turned off at hand washing sink in kitchen.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic soufflé cup with no handle used to dispense salt. Operator removed
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License posted expired on December 1 2024
Equipment in poor repair. Observed true refrigerator ambient temperature at 55F -Observed true refrigerator gaskets in disrepairs.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall tiles missing on cook line
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in rice container the scoop handle in contact with tie rice. Operator re
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature 85F in kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulation of food debris on bottom of three door reach in cooler.
Stored food not covered. Observed multiple containers not covered in single door glass reach in at storage area. Operator covered.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Though out the kitchen
Working containers of food salt removed from original container not identified by common name.
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 22 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate17 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed pigs feet stored in direct contact with at shirt to go bag in reach in freezer.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw whole fish over box of tomato in 3 door beverage air cooler. Operator stored correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. crab (71F - Cold Holding) sitting out at room temperature. Per operator held out of temperature less than 1 hour. Operator placed in reach in cooler
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator had meat thermometer.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Front counter.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense flour food.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dumpster overflowing garbage.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on floor in dry storage area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Missing tiles on cook line.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in salt container the scoop handle in contact with salt.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water 80F
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Email operator
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walls by hand washing sink and 3 compartment sink soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of reach in coolers have accumulation of food debris.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box single server utensils stored on the floor in storage area.
Stored food not covered. Multiple containers raw fish, cooked chicken, legumes not covered in reach in coolers.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed crab 71F in a bucket of water at prep station. Operator discarded water and placed in cooler.
Working containers of food (salt),(flour) removed from original container not identified by common name.
Nov 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw whole fish over cooked turkey wings in single door glass reach in. Operator stored correctly.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter in the kitchen. Operator provided.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator had meat thermometer.
No soap provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen. Operator provided.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of cooking oil stored on floor in front kitchen.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall tiles on cook line missing.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine at front counter.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in rice container the scoop handle in contact with rice.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Beverage air three door reach in
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open water bottle in 3 door beverage air reach in.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed leaking drain pipe into bus pan at hand washing sink front counter.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in 2 door reach-in cooler food debris on bottom of reach-in.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed whole frozen fish 28F sitting in a pot with stagnant water at prep area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Though out kitchen
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of salt removed from original container not identified by common name.
Aug 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 25 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority7 Intermediate16 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed whole raw fish (58F - Cold Holding) per operator held in cooler since 5:30pm August 28 Item was not removed from cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed whole raw fish (58F - Cold Holding) per operator held in cooler since 5:30pm Item not removed from cooler.August 28 See stop sale.
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. Email operator bulletin
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed operator dump excess water from juice machine into hand washing sink at front counter.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen and men's bathroom. Operator provided
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Email form
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen and men's restroom
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage and ceiling tiles with a hole in it
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelets on both arms while preparing food.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on 2 door true reach in. True 2 door reach in ambient temperature 50 F advised operator not to store any TCS items in cooler. Operator called service technician.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of frying oil stored on floor in kitchen.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Multiple tiles missing on cook line.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine at front counter.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop in contact with rice.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature 89F on prep table. Employee removed and dumped water.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in true reach in cooler
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open water bottle in 3 door horizontal reach in
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed drain pipe leaking water into bus pan at front counter.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in 2 door reach in cooler.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork it covered in freezer chest in storage area.
Working containers of food salt removed from original container not identified by common name.
Mar 6, 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
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed eggs stored with produce in reach-in cooler. Operator 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.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils in water 70F. Operator removed water.
Stored food not covered. Observed prepared foods in reach-in cooler not covered. Operator covered.
Nov 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge and scrubbing tool in hand washing sink. Operator removed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed working utensils in standing water at 83F. Operator dumped water out
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed vegetables over cooked soup. Operator moved cooked foods to safe area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar. Operator labeled.
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