LITTLE MIKE'S
8005 KIMBERLY BLVD, North Lauderdale FL 33068 · 9545976177
Last inspected Dec 15, 2025 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Emailed bulletin to operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Dec 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed triple sink Quaternary sanitizer reading 0 ppm. Advised operator to set up triple sink and sanitize until the sanitizer dispenser is repaired. Operator set up triple sink reading 100 ppm chlorine.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in kitchen on stove - fresh garlic in oil (82F - Cold Holding). Per operator item was held out for less than four hours ago. Operator placed item in freezer to quick chill.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in kitchen preparing area,bowl with no handle used to dispense salt. Operator removed during inspection. Advised operator to used scoop with handle.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed in dry storage area, bucket of flour on floor. Operator elevated during inspection.
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Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed opposite cook line, single service to go containers on shelf not inverted. Operator inverted during the inspection.
Sep 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. 1) Bakers Rack- Cooked Pasta at 79F at 2:10 pm (heated cooling since 11:00 am). See Stop Sale. 2) Stovetop; Fresh Garlic Oil (85F) at 1:45 pm ( heated cooling from 11:00 am). See Stop Sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1) Bakers Rack- Cooked Pasta at 79F at 2:10 pm (heated cooling since 11:00 am). 2) Stovetop; Fresh Garlic Oil (85F) at 1:45 pm ( heated cooling from 11:00 am). See Stop Sale.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two employees hired more than sixty days, no proof of training.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No plan available for pizzas being held under time control. Plan printed and completed during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown pink substance in bottle next to triple sink. Employee labeled as soap.
Mar 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Operator probe thermometer soiled. Operator cleaned and sanitized
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. Reviewed big 6 with operator
Jul 24, 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
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed fresh garlic and oil (85F - Cold Holding) sitting out at room temperature on top of stove. Per employee held out of temperature on stove since last night.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fresh garlic and oil (85F - Cold Holding) sitting out at room temperature on top of stove. Per employee held out of temperature on stove since last night. See Stop sale. Explain product has to be 41F or less and suggested to place on TPHC.
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. New employee started three weeks ago. Carlos Castillo
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed employee using soiled dry wiping cloth to wipe down cutting board.
Feb 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced sausage (53F - Cold Holding) open flip top at pizza station. Per operator less than three hours. Operator closed flip top.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single serve containers stored on storage floor.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting in mop bucket
Oct 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Emailed bulletin to operator.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Mozzarella cheese at pizza station.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of frying oil stored on the floor in hallway opposite storage area.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on pizza station cutting board.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting in the mop bucket.
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