KIDDO GOURMET
4072 NE 5 TERR, Oakland Park FL 33334 · 954-801-6316
Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · 20 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and B. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches in kitchen behind water heater. Operator eliminated.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023020225 | Mar 13, 2023 | May 18, 2023 | $800 |
| 2--2021040281 | Jul 26, 2021 | Nov 19, 2021 | $400 |
| 2--2019039812 | Jul 5, 2019 | Oct 11, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
20 visits, newest first
Aug 7, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 1727 E HALLANDALE BEACH BLVD, Hallandale — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 7, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
Recorded at 1727 E HALLANDALE BEACH BLVD, Hallandale — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed zero (0) ppm chlorine at dish machine.
Aug 5, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
Recorded at 1727 E HALLANDALE BEACH BLVD, Hallandale — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dried food debris on slicers. Operator cleaned and sanitized.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some 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 all pre prepared, cold hold, back ups on cook line, no date marks. Observed Ropa Vieja, Chicken chunks, Shredded chicken, etc. All prepared 25-36 hours prior, no date marks.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser off the wall by cook line.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in multiple bulk food containers. Operator cleaned removed.
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. Observed operator removing frozen fish (Salmon and Mahi) to thaw without removing from reduced oxygen packaging. Operator instructed to remove.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed zero (0) ppm chlorine at dish machine.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by expo line.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Reach in freezer - raw fish stored over 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 employee without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.A
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil on dry storage shelving. Advised operator to label.
Feb 5, 2026Inspection 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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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. Observed one employee training expired. Owner instructed employee to be recertified before the end of the month. All other employees are certified.
Jan 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 1727 E HALLANDALE BEACH BLVD, Hallandale — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer with build up of old dried plantains. Operator cleaned and sanitized.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by the dish area.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Multiple dispensers in kitchen inoperable.
Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed 10 ppm chlorine after multiple tests.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Rice is scooped, shaped-portioned using a ceramic soup cup wrapped in plastic. There is no handle.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee water bottle on cook line cutting board. Operator relocated to bottom shelf.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple male employees in the kitchen with no hair restraints.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed by dish area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line, utensils stored in water 88°F. Operator removed, cleaned, sanitized, and stored at 135°F+ water on stove.
Toilet leaking. Men's room leaking on the floor. Plumber on site, however not yet corrected at the time of report.
Dec 11, 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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Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked frozen spaghetti in Walk removed from freezer and stored in Walk In Cooler over night missing date marking to track refrigeration time. Observed operator discarded product
Sep 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 1727 E HALLANDALE BEACH BLVD, Hallandale — this licence has since moved.
4 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee placed raw beef on grill with bare hands. Proceeded to grab a clean plate to store customer's cooked food without first removing gloves or washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee removed gloves and washed hands correctly.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Pans of freshly marinated raw chicken stored above pans of desserts in Kool-it double doors reach in freezer across from triple sink. Employee inverted.
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. Lowboy -; Tres Leches (50F - Cold Holding); Flan (45F - Cold Holding)) Per Manager food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lowboy -; Tres Leches (50F - Cold Holding); Flan (45F - Cold Holding)) Per Manager food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense Parmesan cheese. Manager removed during inspection.
Bucket of condensed Milk stored on floor in walk in cooler. Employee elevated.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Prep area exit door.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Next to ice machine.
Floor tiles in disrepair. 3 ties in front of triple sink.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Handwashing sink in kitchen. Sign provided to operator.
Working containers of parmesan cheese removed from original container not identified by common name. Manager labeled during inspection.
May 28, 2025Inspection 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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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on Prep table while food is being prepped. Employee removed cellphone and sanitize area
Mar 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle contained clear liquid(Chlorine) Operator labeled spray bottle
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Feb 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 1727 E HALLANDALE BEACH BLVD, Hallandale — this licence has since moved.
3 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put on gloves before washing hands and proceeded to continue working with ready to eat food. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Employee washed hands with no soap and with gloves on after picking up a piece of tomato off the floor and proceeded to sliced tomatoes without removing gloves or washing hands. She was instructed to wash hands but failed to do it correctly. See Stop sale
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Employee picked a piece of tomato on the floor and proceeded to cut tomatoes without first removing gloves or washing hands. She then used her hands to store them in a container.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 1) Containers stored in handwashing sink next to dishwashing machine. 2) Bicycle stored in front of handwashing sink next to dishwashing machine. Employee removed during inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine chemical test kit.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to dishwashing machine. Employee replaced during inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink next to storage room. Employee replaced during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled spray bleach and glass cleaner bottles during inspection.
Bowl with no handle used to dispense Parmesan cheese. Employee removed.
Clean pots and pans stored in dirty rack on lower shelf under prep table next to walk in cooler. Employee removed during inspection
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor front of dishwashing machine. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing dangling bracelets while working with food.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put on hairnet during inspection.
Sep 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Rice dispenser with handle in cooked rice. Employee removed rice dispenser from container with cooked rice
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Sep 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 1727 E HALLANDALE BEACH BLVD, Hallandale — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hands washing sink next to walk-in cooler. Sign provided to operator.
Sep 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 5 high priority.
Recorded at 1727 E HALLANDALE BEACH BLVD, Hallandale — this licence has since moved.
5 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled raw beef and raw chicken and proceeded to handle cooked rice and a clean plate to serve a guest without first removing gloves or washing hands. Reviewed proper hands washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Plastic bag of raw chicken stored above container of cooked pork in reach in freezer next to ice machine. Manager inverted.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Bags of raw Beef stored above bags of raw Pork in walk in cooler. Employee inverted.
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. Walk in Cooler - Ground Beef (49F - Cold Holding); Shredded Beef (46F - Cold Holding); Cooked Chicken (46F - Cold Holding); Tamales (44F); Cooked Beans (47-48F - Cold Holding); Cooked Chicken (46F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese (46F - Cold Holding); Ham (44F - Cold Holding) Cooked pork (44F - Cold Holding) Premade Sandwiches (48F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. See stop Sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in Cooker - Ground Beef (49F - Cold Holding); Shredded Beef (46F - Cold Holding); Cooked Chicken (46F - Cold Holding); Tamales (44F); Cooked Beans (47-48F - Cold Holding); Cooked Chicken (46F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese (46F - Cold Holding); Ham (44F - Cold Holding) Cooked pork (44F - Cold Holding) Premade Sandwiches (48F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. See stop Sale
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink at Front of kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Container of opinion stored on floor in walk in cooler. Employee elevated.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hands washing sink next to walk-in cooler. Sign provided to operator.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe removed from handwashing sink next to dishwashing machine.
Jun 12, 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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Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
May 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Operator added more sanitizer (Quaternary ammonium) until the desired minimum strength of 200ppm was reached
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink next to 3 Compartment sink blocked by electric fan Operator removed fan from in front of Hand wash sink
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottle of Alkaline drinking water on top of prep table in front of Dry Storage Rack. Operator removed and discard drinking water
Sep 15, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 14, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer; ziplock bag of raw pork stored over ziplock bag of bananas. Operator moved pork below bananas.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches in kitchen behind water heater. Operator eliminated.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches in kitchen under prep sink. Operator removed.
Sep 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 1727 E HALLANDALE BEACH BLVD, Hallandale — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Wiping cloth solution 200ppm chlorine. Manager remade to 100ppm.
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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink entrance of kitchen. Employee replaced.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle in container of shredded cheese in home small refrigerator. Manager removed.
Bucket of pickles stored on floor in walk in cooler. Manager elevated.
Ceiling tile missing. 1 ceiling tile in ware washing area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 2 ceiling tiles in ware washing area.
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. Packages of fish bearing a label to removed from bag before thawing still in bag while thawing. Employee removed during inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee eyeglasses on same shelf as clean plates. Manager removed.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor in kitchen next to employee hand sink. Standing water entrance of kitchen side of walk in cooler. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. 2 containers in walk in cooler label doubled. Manager removed during inspection.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe leaking at hands washing sink in kitchen. Manager fixed during inspection.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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