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IKEA MAIN RESTAURANT & STAFF CAFETERIA

150 NW 136 AVE, Sunrise FL 33325 · 484.432.6078

Last inspected Jan 14, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats299
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1621671
Grade history
APR 24
OCT 24
APR 25
OCT 25
JAN 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and B. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on employee buffet chicken fingers (94-147F - Hot Holding); corn on the cob (97-110F - Hot Holding). Per operator held out of temperature less than 2 hours. Operator reheated items to 165F.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at employee buffet chopped romaine (44-45F - Cold Holding) per operator held out of temperature less than 30 minutes. Operator replaced lettuce rechecked 43F Observed butter pc 47F sitting in a pan on top of another pan on the buffet. Per operator held out of temperature less than 2 hours. Not portion or prepared today
High priority/03A-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on employee buffet chicken fingers (94-147F - Hot Holding); corn on the cob (97-110F - Hot Holding). Per operator held out of temperature less than 2 hours. Operator reheated items to 165F.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed smoke salmon and egg. Operator did noted item was raw during inspection.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Oct 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at dishwasher room - spray bottle containing Lime Away without proper label. Operator provided label.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Observed 2 badly dented cans with marinara sauce and chocolate pudding in dry storage shelf. Operator informed and stop sale issued.
High priority/01B-01-4
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. Manager Joseph Picciuca lack knowledge of the big 6 foodbourne illnesses. A poster has been given to him.
Intermediate/11-07-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener blade.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no measuring device available to measure surface temperature at the time of inspection.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Repeat Violation
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. -Observed no consumer advisory for raw salmon served. A copy has been given to the operator. Operator posted advisory.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. -Observed unwrapped apples at display self serve case. Operator wrapped apples.
Intermediate/08B-15-4/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Observed unwashed bag with onions stored over pre-washed lettuce in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-17-4
Oct 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Not water temperature thermometer or testing strips on site
Intermediate/16-62-1
Apr 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop store inside mop bucket, not allowing the mop to properly air dry. Operator removed mop.
Basic/42-01-4

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.