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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
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink next to Flip Top Cooler blocked by fan
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease. Behind Stove and Fryer
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee dried hands on apron after washing hands. Employee washed hands and put gloves on
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
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store scouring pads Operator removed scouring pads
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer greater than 100ppm. Operator dilute solution until 100ppm was attained
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee washed hands with cold water.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to wash utensils.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Chef eating on cook line
Food stored on floor. Bag of onion on kitchen floor. Owner moved to shelf
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind 3Compartment sink
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet. Faucet at hand sink
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed hands with warm water and soap
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle contain clear liquid identified as sanitizer. Operator labeled spray bottle Operator labeled spray bottles.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Employee used bowl to scoop rice
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp being thawed in standing water
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3Compartment sink
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bottle water
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.