FREDA'S DOMINICAN CUISINE
6868 POWERLINE RD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33309 · 954-532-7787
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 4 visits since April 2026
APR 26
JUN 26
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC
3 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (110F - Hot Holding) being held above fill line out of hot liquid. Operator states item has been in steam table less than 1 hour. Operator stirred, turned up steam table and rechecked temperature at 165F
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored above peeled and washed plantains in reach in cooler. Operator reorganized. Raw shell eggs stored above half and half in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (110F - Hot Holding) being held above fill line out of hot liquid. Operator states item has been in steam table less than 1 hour. Operator stirred, turned up steam table and rechecked temperature at 165F
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on shelf with dry food items. Employee removed
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator removed and designated low section for employee items only
Aug 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 29, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee conducting ware washing by washing and rinsing with no sanitize step. Sanitizer not set up. Instructed employee/operator on setting up three compartment sink at 100ppm chlorine, and employee sanitized wares
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee sweeping with gloved hands then proceed to rinse gloved hands and prodded to handle clean equipment. Instructed employee to remove gloves and wash hands
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed multiple employees using hand wash sinks to rinse wiping cloths. Discussed with operator regarding temp
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Quaternary test kit provided for chlorine sanitizer.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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/
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. Operator unable to provide for any employees at time of inspection
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food stored on floor in walk in cooler. Employee moved to shelf
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at ice machine, operator removed scoop
Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed cups, lids stored directly next to front line hand wash sink exposed to splash, operator relocated
Apr 23, 2026Inspection 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.