FIREFLY RESTAURANT
4718 S FLAMINGO RD, Cooper City FL 33330
Last inspected Feb 25, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee grabbing pizza with bare hand while cutting it.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025089513 | Oct 15, 2025 | Jan 14, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 25, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in dukers reach in chicken parm (47F - Cold Holding) per operator held in cooler overnight not portion or prepared today
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in dukers reach in chicken parm (47F - Cold Holding) per operator held in cooler overnight not portion or prepared today see stop sale.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed next to soda syrup rack
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on the flip top cutting board at the front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Hobart mixer surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Stored food not covered. Observed in dukers reach in cooler a container of meatballs not covered.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed walk in (trailer) outside in rear parking lot behind establishment.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Located by the mixer
Oct 15, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed at reach cooler in hallway - raw lobster (not commercially packaged) stored over tiramisu dessert. Employee stored correctly. Observed at reach in freezer at cook line - raw shrimp stored over Ready to eat chicken tenders (not commercially packaged) employee stored correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on counter - garlic oil (71F - Cold Holding) as per employee forgot item. As per employee item held out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Employee stored item in reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Observed in case - pizza by the slice not discarded after the 4 hours. As per employee item held for 4.5 hours. Employee discarded at will. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed in case - pizza by the slice without proper time mark. Employee discarded at will. See stop sale.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at handwashing sink next to cook line - plastic container stored in sink, employee removed item.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed on table in front of triple sink - back pack stored on top of clean plates. Employee removed and stored item properly.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at microwave in front of triple sink.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed walk in cooler (trailer) in parking lot.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed in speed rack in front of triple sink - unwashed ominous stored over cooked mushrooms. Employee removed item.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed build up of flour around dough mixer.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed build up of flour around dough mixer.
Apr 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Mar 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. -Observed no time marks on pizza held using time as a public health control. Per operator, pizza cooked 20 minutes prior to the inspection. Operator correctly time marked pizza.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. -Observed employee wash his hands in 3 compartment sink and then engage in food preparation.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed utensils stored inside hand washing sink. Operator removed tongs from
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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. Observed 1 new employee with no reporting responsibility sign off.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on walk in cooler door.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee drinks stored on food preparation table. Operator removed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Pizza chef.
Food stored on floor. -Observed employee drinks cases with drinking water stored on walk in cooler floor.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in-use knives stored between coolers. Operator removed and cleared.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs from oven door.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed bread crumbs and flour removed from their original containers not labeled. Operator label containers.
Jul 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee grabbing pizza with bare hand while cutting it.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a cooler - not all products commercially packaged. Observed at flip top cooler across from oven - raw chicken stored above chilli garlic sauce and creamer. Operator stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed at top of oven. Cheese pizza with no time mark. As per operator item held for 2 hours, operator provided time mark for remainder 2 hours.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. As per manager no written plan. Emailed form operator.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed at kitchen - employee handling food with watch on wrist. Employee removed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at kitchen - employee handling food without hairnet.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hung on stove handle. Operator stored correctly.
Jun 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Apr 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 3 doors- reach in cooler- raw shell eggs stored above cooked chicken wings and mozzarella cheese. Employee placed raw shell eggs on bottom shelf.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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. Poster emailed to operator
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Container of cooking oil on floor, by storage area, employee placed on shelf.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooking and serving utensils on water temperature (102F), employee reheated on stove to 145F
Nov 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.