HUMMUS HOUSE
900 NE 20 AVE, Fort Lauderdale FL 33304 · 954.314.7686
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired December 1, 2024. Operator renewed license during inspection
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026003128 | Sep 2, 2025 | Jan 29, 2026 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the steam table, cooked beans (120F - Hot Holding). The beans were removed to the microwave to reheat to 165F to hot hold.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. The lentil soup was prepared on Monday 8/10. The soup was not labeled. The operator labeled the soup.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At the front counter, a spray bottle of table cleaner was not labeled. The operator labeled the spray bottle
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt or dust. The shelves for plates and single service items next to the triple sink.
Mar 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 4, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Sep 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside back door - vacuum breaker installed before the split.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided handout to operator.
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.
Mar 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired December 1, 2024. Operator renewed license during inspection
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. Some expired 10/2025 FRLA
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cook line, tongs stored on oven door handle. Operator removed tongs to be cleaned
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. On cook line by oven and fryer, walls soiled with food debris.
Oct 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Cookline - Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine over 200ppm). Operator made new solution. Chlorine 100ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Magnetic knife rack with clean knives - visibly soiled. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under shelving in dry storage room.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored under microwave on Cookline shelf. Operator removed.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Grab and go desserts - no packaged date.
Feb 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. 2 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. Employees filled out during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Front counter. Operator labeled.
Sep 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. 1 - #10 can diced tomatoes - dented. 3 - large cans pickles - rusted and dented. Quantity in foreign language. See stop sale.
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean utensils without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside - by back door - Splitter needs Backflow preventers attached at each of the hoses.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed reportable illnesses and provided Big 6 handout to operator.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided handout to operator.
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. 2 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. Employees filled out during inspection.
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