LESSING'S FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT
7800 W SUNRISE BLVD, Plantation FL 33322
Last inspected Dec 12, 2024 · 7 visits since August 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.
JAN 24
APR 24
SEP 24
DEC 24
— STEADY
4 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Dec 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
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 0 ppm.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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 walk-in cooler feta cheese opened 12/6/24 not date marked.
Stored food not covered. Observed in walk-in cooler pot of soup stored uncovered.
Sep 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 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 garlic butter opened approximately 3 weeks not date marked. See stop sale.
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 spinach dip (44-46F - Cold holding). Per operator, item was not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spinach dip (44-46F - Cold holding). Per operator, item was not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
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 garlic butter opened approximately 3 weeks not date marked. See stop sale
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on prep table across from cook line. PIC removed.
Jun 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed blue cheese marked 1/24/24 in walk-in cooler. See stop sale.
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. Observed blue cheese marked 1/24/24 in walk-in cooler. See stop sale.
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. Observed Luis G.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written procedures for items held on time as a public health control for safety at the salad bar. PIC completed form.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle cup used to portion sugar in dry storage area. PIC removed and discarded cup.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage stored on prep table next to cook line. PIC removed and stored appropriately.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed tong handle touching cheese bread at front counter. PIC removed tong.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cream of spinach soup thawed in standing water at sink across from kitchen exit door. PIC voluntarily discarded.
Feb 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing. - Prep area Observed missing tile in ceiling above two compartment sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - Throughout establishment. Observed: - Vents in the back of kitchen soiled with black mold like debris. - Vent above 3 compartment sink with an accumulation of black mold like debris. - Vents in dining room area with an accumulation of black mold like debris.
Jan 31, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Front counter Observed boiled eggs (49F - Cold Holding, second temp 41F); breaded chicken (51F - Cold Holding, second temp 41F); grilled chicken (51F - Cold Holding, second temp 41F). Per operator, items were not prepared are portioned today. Items were out of temperature for approximately 30mins prior to inspection. Manager placed its in cooler to rapid cool.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - Front counter Observed cheese sticks (132-138F - Hot Holding, second temperature 168F); Pattie's (123F - Hot Holding, second temp 165F). Per operator, items have been out of temperature for approximately 15 mins prior to installation. Item's reheated.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. - walk-in cooler Observed cream cheese opened more than 24 hours not date marked. Manager date marked cheese.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing cleaning chemical not identified by its common name.
Ceiling tile missing. - Prep area Observed missing tile in ceiling above two compartment sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - Throughout establishment. Observed: - Vents in the back of kitchen soiled with black mold like debris. - Vent above 3 compartment sink with an accumulation of black mold like debris. - Vents in dining room area with an accumulation of black mold like debris.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. - Front counter Observed sanitizer bucket reading 0ppm. Manager changed solution. Second reading 200ppm.
Aug 30, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at warewashing machine. No chlorine test kit
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.
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.