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1018 NW 10 AVENUE BAY A10, Fort Lauderdale FL 33311 · 9546503511
Last inspected Mar 25, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 6 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw catfish nuggets in the reach in freezer and neither item was in its commercial packaging. Operator stored properly.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in the kitchen. Operator removed all the cardboard.
Ceiling tile/vent soiled with accumulated dust directly above the prep area in the kitchen.
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in direct contact with flour in a plastic container. Operator removed scoop handle from flour.
Jan 6, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Monica, 6 months later (total 10 months) no Food Handler Safety training.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Per operator fish, shrimp, chicken, all prepared more than 24 hours prior. No date marks.
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. All available proof of training expired in 2023.
Nov 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator provided a plan for holding fully cooked chicken wings at room temperature for less than four hours.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Monica, 6 months later (total 10 months) no Food Handler Safety training.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Per operator fish, shrimp, chicken, all prepared more than 24 hours prior. No date marks.
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. All available proof of training expired in 2023.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed zero (0) ppm chlorine. Operator corrected to 100 ppm chlorine.
Jun 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid 2025 license during inspection.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Monica, 4 month employee, no food handler training.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marks in walk-in cooler. Observed chicken gizzards, tilapia, chicken wings. All 24-36 hours since production.
Nov 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Per operator, fish filets all began thawing more than 24 hours prior (28+). No date marks on Tilapia, Catfish, Shrimp, Snapper.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Abdelmoti's expired 09/25/2023.
Gas grill on wheels not adequately secured. No restraining cable.
Jul 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
No soap provided at handwash sink at front counter. Operator provided.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marks, on chicken wings, tilapia, etc. All 24 hrs plus, per operator.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup on inside of kitchen coolers and equipment.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed only 2022 license displayed.
Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Buildup of debris behind fryers.
Gas fryers on wheels not adequately secured.
Jan 23, 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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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of plastic soda bottles stored on walk-in cooler floor. Operator placed on shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing at prep sink in standing water. Operator provided running water.
Sep 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine 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.