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KITCHEN EXPRESS LLC

470 ANSIN BLVD UNIT D/E, Hallandale Beach FL 33009

Last inspected May 29, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023

Licence typeCaterer
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceCAT1621422
Grade history
FEB 25
SEP 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
MAY 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 10 small flying insects at bar area - landing on sink trash and drink mixers.
High priority/35A-02-7/Admin Complaint
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

3 cases · $1,000

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2025077592Sep 19, 2025Jan 5, 2026$200
2--2023050684Aug 29, 2023Oct 12, 2023$400
2--2023037679Jun 28, 2023Aug 16, 2023$400

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

May 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

Recorded at 15651 SHERIDAN ST STE 700, Davie — this licence has since moved.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. 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. 8 portions of tuna 41F thawed in reduced oxygen package in walk-in cooler
High priority/01B-03-5
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. Observed sweet potato purée,yellow pepper sauce.
Intermediate/02C-04-5
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. 8 portions of tuna 41F thawed in reduced oxygen package in walk-in cooler. See stop sale.
Basic/06-09-1
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4
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Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed in flip top avocado half with label still attached to skin.
Basic/08B-39-4
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 Ppm chlorine operator made new solution rechecked 50 Ppm.
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site
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Jan 7, 2026Inspection 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 ▾
Wall soiled with accumulated dust. Wall next to Triple Sink soiled.
Basic/36-27-5
Sep 19, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

Recorded at 15651 SHERIDAN ST STE 700, Davie — this licence has since moved.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at walk in cooler - fried corvina (76F - Cold Holding); rice (47F - Cold Holding) as per operator coolers door were left open because of delivery, items not portioned or prepared today. Items held out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator stored items in freezer.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at hose bib at dishwasher area.
High priority/29-34-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at reach in freezer at bar.
Basic/14-69-4
Sep 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

Recorded at 15651 SHERIDAN ST STE 700, Davie — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed multiple item on menu no identified as raw.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Return visit Feb 21, 2025 · Same Time Extended
Feb 20, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 5 high priority.

Recorded at 15651 SHERIDAN ST STE 700, Davie — this licence has since moved.

5 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 10 small flying insects at bar area - landing on sink trash and drink mixers.
High priority/35A-02-7/Admin Complaint
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed on shelf above locker - cans of Ray insecticide. Operator discarded at will
High priority/41-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler in kitchen - cooked pork (49F - Cold Holding) as per operator item held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Item not portioned or prepared today. Employee discarded.
High priority/03A-02-5/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in kitchen - pot of rice (68F - Hot Holding) As per operator item held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator placed item on stove to reheat
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Admin Complaint
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at sink next to dishwasher machine- sink used for storing evident by container or Brillo pads
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed multiple item on menu no identified as raw.
Intermediate/02B-01-5
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at sink at bar
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at bar
Basic/51-11-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed salmon thawing at room temperature in sink. Operator placed under running water.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Nov 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

Recorded at 15651 SHERIDAN ST STE 700, Davie — this licence has since moved.

4 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed at walk in freezer - raw chicken (not commercially packaged) stored above raw beef (not commercially packaged) operator stored correctly.
High priority/08A-17-6/Corrected On-Site
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. Observed at flip top cooler across from fryer - smoked pork (62F - Cold Holding); pork belly (46F - Cold Holding) items not portioned or prepared today. Items held out of temperature overnight. See stop sale
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler across from fryer - smoked pork (62F - Cold Holding); pork belly (46F - Cold Holding) items not portioned or prepared today. Items held out of temperature overnight. See stop sale
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 at frier - fries (73F - Hot Holding); stored in frying basket. As per operator item held out of temperature for approximately 1 hours. Operator discarded at will. Observed at rice maker in kitchen - white rice (94F - Hot Holding) as per operator item held out of temperature for approximately 90 minutes. Operator raised temperature.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
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 at walk in cooler - packages of tuna (34F) thawing in sealed reduced oxygen package.
Basic/06-09-1
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at flip top cooler in ceviche station. Knife stored between cooler and flip lid. Operator stored properly.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen.
Basic/21-12-4/Repeat Violation
Feb 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

Recorded at 15651 SHERIDAN ST STE 700, Davie — this licence has since moved.

1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink
High priority/29-34-4
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. Poster emailed to operator
Intermediate/11-27-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container inside white steamed rice, Employee removed.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses Ice scoop on top of ice machine, Employee removed.
Basic/10-12-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Plastic container inside rice, Employee removed.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Left side hood filter in cook line.
Basic/23-03-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Ceviche station, cutting board -prep table in front of walk in cooler. Employee removed both
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 31, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

Recorded at 15651 SHERIDAN ST STE 700, Davie — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 29, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

Recorded at 15651 SHERIDAN ST STE 700, Davie — this licence has since moved.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Main kitchen cook line at hand washing sink- observed 5 live flying insects flying around cold holding unit and hand washing sink. Bar- observed 3 live flying insects flying around 3 compartment sink. Cook line at register- observed 3 live flying insects flying around register at cold holding unit. Dish machine area- observed 3 live flying insects flying around storage shelf.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning/Admin Complaint
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Front bar at hand was sink- observed carbon dioxide tank on floor not secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Main kitchen dish machine area- observed clean pots on storage shelf being stored not inverted.
Basic/24-05-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cook line cold holding unit- observed employee cellphone on cold holding unit.
Basic/40-06-5
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cook line underneath hand washing sink- observed standing water on the floor.
Basic/36-22-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Main kitchen at ice machine- observed mop wet nesting on the floor.
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.