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4812 N DIXIE HIGHWAY, Oakland Park FL 33334 · 954-530-7066

Last inspected Jun 12, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats60
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1608134
Grade history
JAN 24
JUL 24
SEP 24
FEB 26
JUN 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline low boy - cheese (53-55F); cooked onions (53-55F); cooked chicken (60F); cooked beef (54-55F). Per operator items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $1,320

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2026030079Feb 28, 2026Jun 18, 2026$200
2--2015018697Apr 3, 2015May 21, 2015$1,120

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jun 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findings
Walk in cooler - Raw shell eggs stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat rolls. Operator stored all items properly.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1 bar side gun. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. No Cookline hand sink. No plans on file in OnBase. Operator sent plans and has email show8ng receipt by Plan Review on May 27, 2026. Will review at next inspection.
Intermediate/51-16-7
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. 1 employee without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.A
Intermediate/11-26-1
Show the remaining 5 findings ▾
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Both bar ice machines.
Basic/22-20-5
Interior of cookline microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Prep area low boy gaskets.
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cookline - to go containers and bags stored on floor. Operator stored properly.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
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Apr 30, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge. Jeanette Almodovar
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning/Return visit Feb 28, 2026 · Observed same. Time Extended/Return visit Apr 30, 2026 · Observed same. Person in charge. Jeanette Almodovar. Admin Complaint
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. No mop sink and no Cookline hand sink.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Feb 28, 2026 · Observed same. Time Extended/Return visit Apr 30, 2026 · Per operator, she submitted email with plans to DHR.Planreview@myfloridalicense.com. Operator showed me email - sent 4-30-2026 at 1:07am. Admin Complaint
Feb 28, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler - marinara (55-56F). Per operator prepared yesterday and held in walk in overnight. Item not prepped or portioned today. Observed item in tall covered container Reviewed proper cooling procedures. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline low boy - cheese (53-55F); cooked onions (53-55F); cooked chicken (60F); cooked beef (54-55F). Per operator items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning/Return visit Feb 28, 2026 · Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline low boy - cooked chicken 53F, cheese 53F, cream (crema Latina) 53F. Per operator items held in unit over 4 hours. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline low boy - cheese (53-55F); cooked onions (53-55F); cooked chicken (60F); cooked beef (54-55F). Per operator items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning/Return visit Feb 28, 2026 · Cookline low boy - cooked chicken 53F, cheese 53F, cream (crema Latina) 53F. Per operator items held in unit over 4 hours. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. Admin Complaint
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge. Jeanette Almodovar
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning/Return visit Feb 28, 2026 · Observed same. Time Extended
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. No mop sink and no Cookline hand sink.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Feb 28, 2026 · Observed same. Time Extended
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Feb 28, 2026 · Observed same. Time Extended
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Basic/29-27-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 28, 2026 · Observed same. Time Extended
Feb 27, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler - marinara (55-56F). Per operator prepared yesterday and held in walk in overnight. Item not prepped or portioned today. Observed item in tall covered container. Reviewed proper cooling procedures. See stop sale.
High priority/03D-02-5/Warning
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Walk in cooler - raw beef stored over cases of bottled beers. Operator stored all items properly.
High priority/08A-11-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler - marinara (55-56F). Per operator prepared yesterday and held in walk in overnight. Item not prepped or portioned today. Observed item in tall covered container Reviewed proper cooling procedures. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline low boy - cheese (53-55F); cooked onions (53-55F); cooked chicken (60F); cooked beef (54-55F). Per operator items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline low boy - cheese (53-55F); cooked onions (53-55F); cooked chicken (60F); cooked beef (54-55F). Per operator items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Walk in cooler - marinara - Observed item in tall covered container
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge. Jeanette Almodovar
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. No mop sink and no Cookline hand sink.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Basic/29-27-4/Warning
Sep 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk In Cooler
Basic/36-11-4
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
Basic/38-04-4
Jul 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quat test kit
Intermediate/16-37-1
Jan 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen.
Basic/36-17-5

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.