LOUNGE
4812 N DIXIE HIGHWAY, Oakland Park FL 33334 · 954-530-7066
Last inspected Jun 12, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026030079 | Feb 28, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 | $200 |
| 2--2015018697 | Apr 3, 2015 | May 21, 2015 | $1,120 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Walk in cooler - Raw shell eggs stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat rolls. Operator stored all items properly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1 bar side gun. Operator cleaned during inspection.
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.
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
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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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Both bar ice machines.
Interior of cookline microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Prep area low boy gaskets.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cookline - to go containers and bags stored on floor. Operator stored properly.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge. Jeanette Almodovar
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.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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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.
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.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge. Jeanette Almodovar
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.
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.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.
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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.
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Walk in cooler - raw beef stored over cases of bottled beers. Operator stored all items properly.
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.
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.
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
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge. Jeanette Almodovar
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.
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.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk In Cooler
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quat test kit
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen.
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.