GRAND BALLROOM AND EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA
1111 N OCEAN DR, Hollywood FL 33019
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 8 visits since January 2024
5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked salmon (129F - Hot Holding); butternut squash soup (131F - Hot Holding) inside hot box in kitchen. Per operator, foods out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator put foods back in oven to reheat to 165F for hot holding.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In kitchen m handwashing sink blocked with equipment. Operator moved equipment
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen area, yellow bucket in front of sink, employee removed
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Preparation area, fork inside sink, employee removed.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed rusted can of jellied cranberry stored on can rack in kitchen. Operator discarded. Stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked salmon (129F - Hot Holding); butternut squash soup (131F - Hot Holding) inside hot box in kitchen. Per operator, foods out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator put foods back in oven to reheat to 165F for hot holding.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed spoon and trash stored inside hand wash sink in employee cafeteria. Operator removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on ceiling tiles throughout kitchen.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ceiling tile missing in ware washing room.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in bakery / pantry station soiled.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at ice machine room. Operator wrote common name.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at front of the house equipment room area.
Employee personal Cell phone stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment. Operator removed.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water at dish machine area.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board throughout. Operator removed cloths.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses throughout. Operator placed cloths in sanitizer solution.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar. Operator wrote common name.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Two Ceiling tile missing in ware washing area.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Operator will be using 3 compartment sink to sanitized dishes until equipment is repaired.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on top case of oil next to ware washing area. Operator moved
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken covering shredded pork inside walk in cooler. Chef discarded
Ice buildup on floor inside walk-in freezer.
Opened employee beverages in walk in cooler above foods to be served to customers. Operator placed drinks in a container and stored on bottom shelf.
Two Ceiling tile missing in ware washing area.
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