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3020 N FEDERAL HWY STE 1, Fort Lauderdale FL 33306 · 954-647-6043

Last inspected Jan 7, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats45
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1624410
Grade history
MAR 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jan 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink next to Flip Top Cooler blocked by fan
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease. Behind Stove and Fryer
Basic/36-73-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4/Repeat Violation
Sep 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Employee dried hands on apron after washing hands. Employee washed hands and put gloves on
High priority/12A-18-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled cellphone then continued to prep food items Employee washed hands and replaced gloves
High priority/12A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store scouring pads Operator removed scouring pads
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer greater than 100ppm. Operator dilute solution until 100ppm was attained
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Employee washed hands with cold water.
High priority/12A-19-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to wash utensils.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Sep 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Chef eating on cook line
Basic/12B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Bag of onion on kitchen floor. Owner moved to shelf
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind 3Compartment sink
Basic/36-27-5
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet. Faucet at hand sink
Basic/29-11-4
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed hands with warm water and soap
High priority/12A-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle contain clear liquid identified as sanitizer. Operator labeled spray bottle Operator labeled spray bottles.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Employee used bowl to scoop rice
Basic/14-01-5
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp being thawed in standing water
Basic/06-01-5
Sep 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
High priority/12A-09-4
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3Compartment sink
Intermediate/12A-03-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bottle water
Basic/40-06-5

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.