KATHERINE
723 EAST BROWARD BLVD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 · 9545931558
Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · 6 visits since May 2024
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5 inspections trending up, 12 points better than where it started.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation...pickly made with cabbage date marked 6/8/24 at walk in cooler. Stop sale issue. Employee discarded food.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024039924 | Jun 19, 2024 | Jul 29, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Cook failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Reviewed proper procedures and employee washed hands.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler - cooked ox tail (44-54F). Per operator items held prepared yesterday and held in walk in overnight. Item not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
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. Walk in cooler - cooked ox tail (44-54F). Per operator items held prepared yesterday and held in walk in overnight. Item not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Prep area hand sink - water 81F.
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Hot water handle of functioning at plumbing fixture - prep area hand sink.
In-use ice scoop stored in visibly soiled container between uses. Operator removed to clean.
Aug 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Walk in cooler - Raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat vegetables - and Raw fish stored over ready to eat cooked chicken. Operator stored all items properly.
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. 1 employees without food handler/CFM training. Employees filled out Food Employee Reporting Agreement during inspection.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Prep area hand sink - hot water turned off. Water 82F.
Mar 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar and waiter area, no paper towels provided at handwashing sink. Operator provided paper towels
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In reach in freezer, tuna thawing in refrigerator that in not removed from reduced oxygen package. Held in cooler less than 1 hour. Operator removed tuna from package.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line, utensils stored on standing water 75°F. Operator discarded water
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In three compartment sink, tuna thawing in standing water. Operator turned on running water.
Jan 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Walk in cooler - Raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat jars of capers and olives. Operator began reorganizing during inspection.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in triple sink. Reviewed proper handwashing and employee washed hands in hand sink.
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. 1 employee without food handler/CFM training. Reviewed Food Employee Reporting Agreement with operator.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Cookline and prep area hand sinks. Operator replaced.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Between ice machine and cookline. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Jun 19, 2024Administrative 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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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....chlorine 00 ppm.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation...pickly made with cabbage date marked 6/8/24 at walk in cooler. Stop sale issue. Employee discarded food.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation...pickly made with cabbage date marked 6/8/24 at walk in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.... Rice, curry, cooked palonto, oxtails, clams chowder and more cooked and ready to eat TCS food not date marked at walk in cooler, reach in cooler. Employee date marked at time of inspection.
container with no handle used to dispense food in sugar. Employee removed
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name...sugar, employee labeled.
May 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate1 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....00 ppm. Operator set up triple sink to sanitize utensils.
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...clams 51F in reach in cooler across from grille at kitchen, food not prepped or portion today, food being held more than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...clams 51F in reach in cooler across from grille at kitchen, food not prepped or portion today, food being held more than 4 hours. Stop sale issue. Operator discarded food.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored sanitizer bucket in handwashing sink at kitchen. Operator removed bucket
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at warewashing machine.. chlorine
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked... house made whipped cream in reach in cooler it was prepped Sunday at reach in cooler. Operator voluntarily discarded food.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner...thawing frozen sea food in standing water at triple sink. Operator run water.
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