MAPLE AND CREAM RESTUARANT
375 N UNIVERSITY DR, Plantation FL 33324 · 954-439-3619
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License renewed at time of inspection
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack a raw shell egg, pick a shell out of the pan and change their gloves without washing their hands. Employee then scoop cheese with their hand to add to an order of eggs. Employee washed their hands and changed their gloves.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsing off a wash rag in the front handwashing sink. Operator informed employee to not use handwashing sinks for anything other than washing their hands.
Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Observed raw beef slacking at room temperature on a speed rack. Operator placed under cold running water.
Jan 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon in the middle low boy cooler in the kitchen stored over cut leafy greens. Operator stored properly.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed cup of orange juice in the reach in freezer with food that is served to customers in the back of the restaurant. Operator removed cup of orange juice from the reach in freezer.
Sep 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Unwashed tomatoes and avocados stored over ready-to-eat sauces and guacamole in walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
Sep 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 10 high priority.
10 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm corrected to Quaternary 200ppm).
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed DayQuil in back prep area by triple sink. Operator stored properly.
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean plates without washing hands. Employee washed hands properly.
Employee switched from working with raw ground beef to ready-to-eat hamburger buns without washing hands. Employee washed hands properly.
Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. Observed shrimp in reduced oxygen packaging being held not frozen in walk in cooler. See stop sale.
Raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat sauces in walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. Raw chicken and egg yolks stored over ready to eat sauces and pickles in back storage area near the restrooms. Operator stored properly.
Server handled soiled dishes and then picked up plated food. Server washed hands properly.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. Observed shrimp in reduced oxygen packaging being held not frozen in walk in cooler. See stop sale. Establishment also packages chicken, beef, potatoes and cabbage in reach in cooler in rear of restaurant for more than 48 hours using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved Process Waiver from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. See stop sale.
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. Observed butter (70F - Cold Holding). As per operator, item not prepped or portioned today. As per operatorout of temperature for 2 days. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1)Observed pancake batter (52F - Cold Holding). Due to ice bath not at fill level. Operator placed in 2 metal pans at the ice bath fill level. 2)Observed butter (70F - Cold Holding). As per operator, item not prepped or portioned today. As per operatorout of temperature for 2 days. See stop sale.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed dishwasher washing dishes in soapy water and rinse and sanitizing in same compartment with a chlorine level of 50ppm. Educated employee on correct dishwashing procedures and Senior inspector set up triple sink properly.
Establishment packaging sausage, bbq beef, chick peas and guacamole less than 48 hours in walk in cooler. Operator will removed these items from packaging. Establishment also packages chicken, beef, potatoes and cabbage in reach in cooler in rear of restaurant for more than 48 hours using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved Process Waiver from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. See stop sale.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink on cookline used for filling glasses with water and ringing out wash clothes.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at back handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. As per operator chemical is fabuloso. Operator labeled properly.
Employee water bottle stored above a food preparation area in the back of the cook line. Operator removed.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of the ice machine. Operator stored properly.
No handwashing sign provided at a rear hand sink used by food employees. Operator provided hand washing sign.
Unwashed tomatoes and avocados stored over ready-to-eat sauces and guacamole in walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
Jan 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee wash hands with cold water on cook line.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed sheet pan of raw chicken stored on top of boxes of oranges in walk-in cooler.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking at the dishwasher
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of milk on walk-in cooler floor.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in flour container scoop handle in contact with flour.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.by expo station
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water faucet spinning at hand washing sink in rear kitchen
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Baking powder employee labeled.
Sep 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed chef cracked raw shell eggs then proceeded to handle ready to eat croissants without washing hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Walk-in cooler Raw eggs stored above cooked potatoes. PIC removed and stored appropriately.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk-in cooler cooked shrimp (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk-in cooler cooked shrimp (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork cooked more than 24 hours (09/15) not date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing cleaning chemical not identified by its common name net to wait station.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle not stored above sugars stored under table next to walk in cooler. PIC removed and stored appropriately.
Mar 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over sauces in reach in cooler at cookline.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over ground beef in reach in freezer.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup inside ice machine.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Observed containers with food items stored on kitchen floor.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed an uncovered container with cut potatoes stored underneath hand wash sink in prep area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a in-use wet wiping cloth at prep station not stored in sanitizer solution between uses.
Dec 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License renewed at time of inspection
No soap provided at handwash sink. Manager replaced soap
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Manager clean and sanitize Ice machine
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Employee rest room. Manager closed door
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.