KAN ZAMAN HOOKAH CAFE
1826 & 1822B N UNIVERSITY DR, Plantation FL 33322 · 9549165646
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 12 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insects flying around kitchen. PIC killed fly.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
5 cases · $1,620
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026003466 | Nov 5, 2025 | May 8, 2026 | $800 |
| 2--2024031713 | May 14, 2024 | Nov 25, 2024 | $300 |
| 2--2024007143 | Jan 19, 2024 | Mar 25, 2024 | $160 |
| 2--2018032445 | May 23, 2018 | Sep 27, 2018 | $160 |
| 2--2018020897 | Mar 21, 2018 | Aug 9, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water turned off in employees handwashing sink in secondary bar.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Standing water in mop sink.
Dec 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 8, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1 small flying insect seen landing on paper towel at bar. 1 small flying insect seen landing on wall next to triple sink. 1 small flying insect seen landing on supervisor. 1 small flying insect seen flying in hookah storage room. 1 small flying insect seen not landing in kitchen above flip top cooler. 1 small flying insect seen landing of fruit compartment at bar. Approximately 3 small flying insects under triple sink. Approximately 2 small flying insects seen not landing above triple sink.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator operating with expired license. Operator renewed at time of 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. Per operator chefs staff handler certificate is expired.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. In the kitchen, in bottom reach in cooler, top of lead cracked and not easily cleanable.
Nov 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Person in charge has no proof of training.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator did not have current license onsite.
Nov 5, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine at 0 ppm. As per operator will call eco lab. Operator set up triple sink with a chlorine concentration of 100 ppm.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the reach in cooler in the kitchen sliced tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding), butter (55F - Cold Holding), cole slaw (57F - Cold Holding). As per operator not prepared or portioned today. As per operator cooler was not on and items were out of temperature overnight. Operator discarded. In the reach in cooler under stove marinated chicken (46F-48F - Cold Holding). As per operator not prepared or portioned today. As per operator out of temperature and stored in cooler overnight. Operator discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the reach in cooler in the kitchen sliced tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding), butter (55F - Cold Holding), cole slaw (57F - Cold Holding). As per operator not prepared or portioned today. As per operator cooler was not on and items were out of temperature overnight. Operator discarded. In the reach in cooler under stove marinated chicken (46F-48F - Cold Holding). As per operator not prepared or portioned today. As per operator out of temperature and stored in cooler overnight. Operator discarded. See stop sale.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink. Operator placed paper towels.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator does not have working probe thermometer.
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. Person in charge has no proof of training.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sliced tomatoes were not labeled.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer not identified in bottle.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator did not have current license onsite.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle touching falafel. Operator discarded food voluntarily.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in bucket and not drying properly.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar not labeled at the bar area.
Jan 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed 0ppm. Corrected to 50ppm.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insects flying around kitchen. PIC killed fly.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed in low boy cooler next to hand wash sink white American cheese prepared 1/9/24 not date marked. Employee date marked cheese.
Oct 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored next to vegetable samosa in low boy freezer. Items not in commercial packing. PIC removed and stored appropriately.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (99F - Hot Holding). Operator voluntarily discarded.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed yogurt opened more than 24 hours not date marked. Per operator, item was opened on the morning of 10/02. PIC date marked.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed not chlorine test kit used with dish machine.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on steam table next to flip top cooler. PIC voluntarily discarded.
May 14, 2024Call 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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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.
Mar 13, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef kabobs stored above ready to eat pepper paste. Employee removed and stored appropriately.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (42-45F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (41-45F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items were out of temperature for approximately 30mins. Items were placed in low boy to rapid cool.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bags of juice mix stored in hand sink at front counter. Employee removed drink mix from hand sink.
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 prepared more than 24 hours not date marked.
Stored food not covered. Observed chips stored uncovered above flip top cooler. Employee covered chips.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at prep table across from 3 compartment sink.
Jan 19, 2024Call 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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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. Observed no proof of training for employees.
Nov 14, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit used for quaternary sanitizer.
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. Observed no proof of training for employees.
Nov 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without immediately cooling the food after the initial heating process. Kitchen Observed partially cooked chicken (112-124F - Cooling)on top of prep area. Employee placed items in cooler to allow rapid cooling.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Reach in cooler across from kitchen/front counter. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat desserts. Employee removed and stored appropriately.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. freezer draws below cooking unit. Observed chicken kebabs (54F - Cold Holding); Burger (57F - Cold Holding); ground beef (57F - Cold Holding) Per operator, items were placed in freezer approximately 2 hours prior to the start of inspection. Employee placed items in reach in cooler to allow rapid cooling.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front counter Observed hand wash sink used to hold ice scoop.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit used for quaternary sanitizer.
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. Observed no proof of training for employees.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Front counter Observed ice machine with an accumulation of black mold like boiled up.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Kichen Observed employee food stored on prep table across from reach in freezer. Employee removed.
In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Front counter Observed ice scoop stored on the the side of hand wash sink below soap. Employee removed.
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.