MASON JAR III INC
1388 E OAKLAND PARK, Oakland Park FL 33334 · 954-305-2789
Last inspected Dec 15, 2025 · 9 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License renewed at the time of inspection
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Dec 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License renewed at the time of inspection
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was barely running/dripping. Employee turn faucet to increase water volume.
Sep 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator set up triple sink with 100ppm chlorine sanitizer solution
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator set up triple sink with 100ppm chlorine sanitizer solution
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken next to Ready to eat Cornbread. Flip top cooler Operator moved chicken to bottom shelf
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager arrived during inspection. Manager, Jesus Rado Sucno
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Ground beef thawed at room temperature in food preparation sink. Operator placed under running water
May 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3Compartment sink
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser at hand wash sink next to flip top cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. wall behind 3Compartment sink. Wall next to Handwashing sink soiled with grease
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jan 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Raid located under handwashing sink next to prep sink. Operator discard pesticide
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Knives and tongs Operator placed in water with temperature of 135F
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind 3Compartment sink
Sep 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken in same container as cooked chicken Owner removed raw chicken to lower shelf
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled raw chicken then handled
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind 3Compartment sink
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Owner set up sanitizing buckets and placed wiping cloth in buckets.
Apr 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wings; (46F); Fish (45F) Owner removed items to freezer.
Apr 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee washed hands with cold water.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Chlorine test kit
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.
Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid.
Aug 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine 25 Ppm. Operator primed rechecked 50 Ppm
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee was hands less than 10 seconds
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of raid in dishwashing washing area. Operator discarded.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over celery. Operator placed celery on upper shelf.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in Avantco reach in cooler. Operator placed beef in other cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed coleslaw (55F - Cold Holding); garlic and oil (57F - Cold Holding) in flip top on cook line. Per operator held less than 4 hours. Operator placed items in freezer for quick chill.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Operator Jesus Ernesto Rado 01/03/18
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Italian wedding soup, cream sauce, black beans. Operator labeled
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 the scoop handle in contact with flour. Operator removed scoop clean and sanitized.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was barely running/dripping. Observed chili and ground beef thawed under water that was barely running/dripping. Operator opened water.
Working containers of flour removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled.
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.