KOLO RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
3118 S UNIVERSITY DR, Miramar FL 33025
Last inspected Jan 29, 2024 · 3 visits since September 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
SEP 23
JAN 24
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. A poster has been given to the operator
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,020
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2022011764 | Mar 8, 2022 | Aug 4, 2022 | $400 |
| 2--2022029417 | May 24, 2022 | Aug 4, 2022 | $300 |
| 2--2021058630 | Nov 12, 2021 | Jun 10, 2022 | $320 |
Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Jan 29, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over boxes with lime, sweet peppers and cabbages in Beverage Air refrigerator.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over cheese in Beverage Air refrigerator.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink in dishwashing area.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on cooked turkey stored in refrigerator. Per operator, turkey cooked on 01/27/2024.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with cleaning chemical underneath 3 compartment sink
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Observed employee drinks stored in refrigerator not segregated or identified.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in dishwashing area.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed beverages air shelves rusted.
Stored food not covered. -Observed several containers with various cooked TCS foods stored in Beverage Air reach in cooler.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Observed unwashed plantains stored on cooked turkey in Beverage Air refrigerator.
Oct 4, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 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 dishwashing machine in disrepairs.
Sep 26, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority7 Intermediate9 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 dishwashing machine in disrepairs.
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw beef stored over various pastries and soups in Maxx Cold freezer. Operator removed and stored properly. -Observed raw ground beef stored over cooked pork in refrigerator. Operator relocate ground beef.
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. A poster has been given to the operator
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black substance buildup on can opener blade.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed food containers stored inside handwash sink. Operator removed and stored properly.
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 in dishwashing area.
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on soups stored in refrigerator. Per operator, soup made 2 days ago.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. -Observed clean pots and food containers stored underneath handwash sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee drinking water and uncovered food stored on in-used prep table. Operator removed and stored properly.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Observed employee drinks stored in refrigerator not segregated or identified from food served to the public.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellular phone and purse stored on in-used food preparation table. Operator removed and stored properly.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Observed standing water cover floor surface at dishwashing area due to pipes in disrepairs.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed heavy ice buildup inside chest freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in dishwashing area.
Plumbing system in disrepair. -Observed pipe at handwash sink in disrepair.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup inside beverage air refrigerator.
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.