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LUV'N OVEN ALE HOUSE

10033 SUNSET STRIP, Sunrise FL 33322 · 9545336900

Last inspected May 20, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1623723
Grade history
NOV 24
APR 25
OCT 25
FEB 26
MAY 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 3 live roaches around pipe under triple sinks in kitchen.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $560

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2026035447May 19, 2026Jun 25, 2026$400
2--2015047736Oct 5, 2015Nov 19, 2015$160

Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

May 20, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 1 Ceiling tile in kitchen.
Basic/36-32-5/Warning/Return visit May 20, 2026 · Same- Time Extended
Water leaking from faucet. Triple sinks and employees handwashing sink in kitchen.
Basic/29-11-4/Warning/Return visit May 20, 2026 · Same- Time Extended
May 19, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation

Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Tray of raw shell eggs stored over package of cilantro and jalapeño peppers in walk in cooler. Employee inverted during inspection.
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 3 live roaches around pipe under triple sinks in kitchen.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 1 Ceiling tile in kitchen.
Basic/36-32-5/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. 1) 2 Dead roaches in container under continental reach in cooler in kitchen.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Water leaking from faucet. Triple sinks and employees handwashing sink in kitchen.
Basic/29-11-4/Warning
Feb 25, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at entrance of kitchen.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Return visit Feb 25, 2026
1 Ceiling tile missing in kitchen.
Basic/36-36-4/Return visit Feb 25, 2026
Case of fries stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4/Return visit Feb 25, 2026
Water leaking from faucets of Triple Sinks and employees handwashing sink in kitchen.
Basic/29-11-4/Return visit Feb 25, 2026
Working containers of flour removed from original container not identified by common name.
Basic/02D-01-5/Return visit Feb 25, 2026
Feb 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at entrance of kitchen.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
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
1 Ceiling tile missing in kitchen.
Basic/36-36-4
Case of fries stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4
Water leaking from faucets of Triple Sinks and employees handwashing sink in kitchen.
Basic/29-11-4
Working containers of flour removed from original container not identified by common name.
Basic/02D-01-5
Oct 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. In the kitchen, on the prep table, meatballs cooked and placed on prep table at 12:30 to cool (1st temp 86F at 2:15 - Cooling)(2nd temp 83F at 2:30). Operator advised to reheat to 165F and then cool properly by placing meatballs in separate containers and place in walk in cooler.
High priority/03D-01-5
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the kitchen's reach in cooler next to the entrance, sliced tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (57F - Cold Holding). As per operator not prepared or portioned today. Stored in the reach in cooler overnight. Operator advised to discard and discarded.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the kitchen reach in cooler next to the entrance, sliced tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (57F - Cold Holding). As per operator not prepared or portioned today. Stored in the reach in cooler overnight. Operator advised to discard. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the kitchen at prep line pizza (97F - Hot Holding). As per operator out for approximately 30 minutes. Will email operator time as a public health form.
High priority/03B-01-6
Floor area(s) covered with standing water near entrance of kitchen. Operator cleaned.
Basic/36-22-4/Corrected On-Site
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in the walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-47-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle touching flour. Operator stored scoop properly.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in the kitchen next to pizza prep area. Operator instructed staff to clean.
Basic/29-49-6/Corrective Action Taken
Apr 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid license over the phone. Confirmation #246067707
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink.
High priority/29-34-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed white spray bottle at coffee station.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine in kitchen
Basic/22-20-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 3 tanks not secured stored right next to ice machine in kitchen.
Basic/51-11-4
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in kitchen right above ice machine. Ceiling tile has hole with water dripping from it
Basic/36-32-5
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed cutting board stored under sink directly on the floor. Across from triple sink.
Basic/24-26-4
Food stored on floor. Observed in kitchen next to fryer - box of margarine stored directly on the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at cook line
Basic/22-08-4
Jan 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed in low boy cooler across from cook line. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-13-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 14, 2025 · High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed in low boy cooler across from cook line. See stop sale.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed in low boy cooler across from cook line. See stop sale.
Basic/06-09-1/Warning/Return visit Jan 14, 2025 · Still observed.
Nov 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed in low boy cooler across from cook line. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-13-4/Warning
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed in low boy cooler across from cook line, ricotta cheese opened 11/05 not date marked.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Warning
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed chef stating chili is reheated to 125F.
Intermediate/53B-16-4/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wet wiping cloth stored in hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/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
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed in low boy cooler across from cook line. See stop sale.
Basic/06-09-1/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Shrimp thawed in standing water in three compartment sink. PIC turned on water.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed bell pepper stored with portioned sliced cheese in walk-in cooler.
Basic/08B-17-4/Warning
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored in hand wash sink. PIC removed and stored appropriately.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Mar 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meat balls (42-47F - Cold Holding), cooked pasta (61F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for approximately 1.5 hours. Items placed in cooler to cool down.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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. Observed Chris S. Operator informed employee of his reporting responsibilities. Employee signed form.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl used to dispense blue cheese. PIC removed.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed mahi thawed in ROP packing.
Basic/06-09-1
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on prep table in wait area. Employee removed.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone and keys on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed.
Basic/40-06-5
Food stored on floor. Observed fries stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Employee removed and stored appropriately.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed low boy cooler gasket with an accumulation of black mold like debris.
Basic/23-03-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep table across from cook line. PIC removed and stored appropriately.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 7, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 7, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.