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FOOD CORNER

939 N FEDERAL HWY, Hollywood FL 33020 · 954.544.9978

Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats120
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1623862
Grade history
JUL 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
NOV 25
JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Oxtail sauce on cook line flip top cooler #1 from left. Marked 11/2. Operator discarded. See stop sale. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-24-5
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Disciplinary actions

3 cases · $2,200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2022013742Mar 16, 2022May 3, 2022$1,000
2--2021038591Aug 12, 2021Sep 23, 2021$800
2--2021027620Jun 11, 2021Jul 27, 2021$400

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jul 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
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 cracked raw shell eggs and continued preparing multiple orders without washing hands and changing gloves. Reviewed proper procedures and employee washed hands.
High priority/12A-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle by triple sink. Manager labeled as bleach.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on make line shelf next to clean dishware.
Basic/40-06-5/Repeat Violation
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Electric bug zapper over waffle maker and oven on prep table opposite make line.
Basic/35B-02-4
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Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee water bottles in cook line fliptop and chest freezer.
Basic/12B-13-4
The state's own report →
Jan 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in refrigerator next to 3 compartment sink. Instructed operator of proper storage. Operator moved chicken.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Oxtail sauce on cook line flip top cooler #1 from left. Marked 11/2. Operator discarded. See stop sale. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-24-5
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. Flip top cooler on expo line, cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding). Item being held on top of pans above fill line overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. Unknown time out of temperature.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler on expo line, cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding). Item being held on top of pans above fill line overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. Unknown time out of temperature. Operator discarded. See Stop Sale
High priority/03A-02-5
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Andre M Anderson 10/5/20
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cutting board on cook line. Operator moved beverage.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored in cook line. Operator properly stored
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Jul 10, 2025Inspection 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw smoked salmon stored above ready to eat foods/sauces in 1 door stainless reach in cooler. Operator reorganized
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed at chest feeezers
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Stored food not covered. Empanadas in cook line chest freezers not covered, operator covered
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Feb 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line, front counter hand was sink. Operator provided
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment serves eggs, steak undercooked. No consumer advisory posted. Operator posted
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing purple substance at front counter not labeled. Operator labeled degreaser
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed buildup of grease on floor under cook line equipment
Basic/36-73-4
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Establishment packaging raw chicken wings using reduced oxygen packaging. Chicken wings dated within 48 hours but lacking time and time to be removed. Discussed with operator.
Basic/03G-53-1
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed at cook line fire extinguisher
/45-02-4
Jul 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Licensing inspection.
Intermediate/53A-01-7
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. Licensing inspection.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean glassware on shelf opposite cook line not inverted.
Basic/24-05-4

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.