HUMMUS ACHLA INC
656-658 HALLANDALE BEACH BLVD, Hallandale FL 33009 · 954 455 2118
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
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AUG 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 15 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 12-01-24 Expired. Operator renewed during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023061769 | Oct 18, 2023 | Nov 20, 2023 | $400 |
| 2--2021037560 | Jul 7, 2021 | Sep 2, 2021 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the reach in cooler, raw chicken scraps over the cooked hummus. The chicken was moved
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the front counter, raw chicken (40-64F - Cold Holding). The chicken was stored over stacked. The over stacked portion was returned to the cooler to chill and cold hold. The chicken was not prepped or portioned today.
May 7, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 26, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed no 2026 license. Operator paid during inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above ready to eat hummus. Operator relocated.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener observed with a build up of debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed brooms, dust pan, stacked produce, etc, all blocking hand sink. Operator removed.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed hummus, Baba Ganoush, thawed chicken, per operator all 25-36 hours since preparation.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles of low boy coolers and gaskets.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Sanitizer empty. Zero (0) ppm chlorine. Operator replaced and primed.
Oct 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed hands without applying soap after switching from raw to ready to eat. Received proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Containers of raw chicken stored above containers of cooked chickpeas in us double doors reach in cooler. Employee inverted.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large bowl stored inside employees handwashing sink in kitchen. Employee removed during inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary nor chlorine chemical test kit.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled glass cleaner bottle during inspection.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's Bathroom.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 3 ceiling tiles with water damage in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1) Hood filters soiled. 2) Bottom shelf of on the go triple doors reach vegetables cooler soiled.
Shelf with rust that has pitted the surface. Lower shelf of prep table in kitchen across from glass reach in cooler in kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Manager labeled couscous container during inspection.
Jun 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Secondary Steam Table at Uber Station-; Cooked Chickpeas (110-115F - Hot Holding). Per Manager food items in unit in unit less than an hour. Observed unit unplugged. Manager plugged during inspection and reheated.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine chemical test kit.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense flour. Employee removed during inspection.
Container of oil stored on floor next to prep sink in kitchen. Employee elevated.
Gasket in front counter reach in cooler torn.
Water leaking from faucet handle.
Jan 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 12-01-24 Expired. Operator renewed during inspection.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Container of raw fish stored above container of cooked salmon in glass reach in freezer next to M3 Turbo Air reach in cooler. Manager inverted.
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. Bags of raw chicken stored above bags of raw beef in chest freezer next to vegetable cooler in prep area. Employee inverted.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine or quaternary chemical test kit.
Bags of onions and cases of oils stored on floor employee elevated.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both bathrooms.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris, dirt. Bottom shelf of single door freezer next to dishwashing machine soiled. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Working containers of salt removed from original container not identified by common name. Employee labeled during inspection.
Aug 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both bathrooms.
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee washed hands with gloves on. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee removed gloves and washed hands correctly.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Bowl stored in container of salt in kitchen front of US Refrigerator. Employee removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair with water stain.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling Vents in kitchen soiled
Container of salt stored on floor in kitchen front of Us Refrigerator. Employee elevated.
Employee eating while preparing food. Employee used hands to taste food and failed to washed hands after doing so.
Working containers of salt removed from original container not identified by common name. Employee labeled salt container during inspection.
Oct 20, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Next to mop sink behind establishment.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 6 ceiling tiles in dining area.
Oct 18, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Containers of raw shell eggs stored above container of cooked beef in US double doors reach in. Employee inverted.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad station-; Coleslaw (46F- Cold holding); Hummus (48F - Cold Holding) Eggplant salad (48F - Cold Holding) Per Manager food items in unit less than less than 4 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today. Manager add ice to quick chill. Observed pans doubled and gasket torn.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Next to mop sink behind establishment.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 6 ceiling tiles in dining area.
Reach in under salad station gasket torn and disrepair.
Oct 17, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Us glass reach in-; Cooked chickpeas (60F - Cooling. Per Manager food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed chickpeas stored and covered in deep pan. See stop sale.
Employee washed hands with no soap. Reviewed proper hands washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Containers of raw shell eggs stored above container of cooked beef in US double doors reach in. Employee inverted.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Us glass reach in-; Cooked chickpeas (60F - Cooling. Per Manager food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed chickpeas stored and covered in deep pan. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad station-; Coleslaw (46F- Cold holding); Hummus (48F - Cold Holding) Eggplant salad (48F - Cold Holding) Per Manager food items in unit less than less than 4 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today. Manager add ice to quick chill. Observed pans doubled and gasket torn.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Next to mop sink behind establishment.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large pot and case of oil stored in front of hands washing sink in kitchen. Manager removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Manager provided during inspection.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Case of oil stored on floor in kitchen front of hands washing sink in kitchen. Manager removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 6 ceiling tiles in dining area.
Reach in under salad station gasket torn and disrepair.
Working containers of oil removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of oils not labeled. Manager labeled
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