MEHFIL
8550 NW 44 ST, Sunrise FL 33351 · 954.742.3370
Last inspected Feb 24, 2026 · 9 visits since April 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flying insects flying in kitchen. Landed on light fixture and kitchen counter. 1 live flying insects on wall of back prep area. No more flies observed at the end of inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,125
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025034797 | Mar 19, 2025 | May 13, 2025 | $200 |
| 2--2020026934 | Jun 2, 2020 | Nov 12, 2020 | $125 |
| 2--2015048774 | Oct 28, 2015 | Apr 11, 2016 | $400 |
| 2--2015044923 | Oct 9, 2015 | Nov 6, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 24, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Observed 3 badly dented cans with tomato ketchup in storage area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over sweet sauce in walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Observed 3 badly dented cans with tomato ketchup in storage area.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marked on cooked chicken stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, chicken cooked on 02/22/2026.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of brown like substances buildup inside ice machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on walk in freezer floor.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Throughout kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Observed 2 uncovered containers with cooked chicken stored in walk in cooler.
Oct 29, 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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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Inside walk in freezer on floor and shelf
Oct 28, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)
Live, small flying insects found 4 small flying insects around dish washing machine in kitchen 3 small flying insects in dry storage area Not landing or touching anything
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs on top most shelf above ready to eat foods in walk in cooler. Operator removed
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. On top of ice machine, 4 large bowls not inverted with no overhead protection
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed several clean pots in direct contact with the floor
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Inside walk in freezer on floor and shelf
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In kitchen area
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In lower section of flip top cooler, standing water.
Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler, multiple food items stored uncovered
Aug 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple cooks preparing food, no hair restraint
Mar 19, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee took out trash, returned to kitchen, and put on gloves without washing hands first. Reviewed with manager proper hand washing procedures to explain to employee.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer, case of raw breaded shrimp on top shelf above open case of puff pastry and bags of frozen vegetables removed from original case. Employees began to rearrange items for proper separation.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk in cooler, container of cut raw chicken on shelf above crete of unwashed parsley. Manager moved chicken to opposite shelf with other raw chicken.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat foods. In walk in cooler, buspan of raw beef tips and case of raw chicken above container of cut onions and cooked beef. Employee rearranged all items for proper separation.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in freezer, cases of raw chicken thighs on top of cases of raw beef. Employee began rearranging items for proper separation.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In kitchen fliptop cooler, milk (46F - Cold Holding); butter (46F - Cold Holding). Per manager neither prepared or portioned today and in unit more than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen fliptop cooler, milk (46F - Cold Holding); butter (46F - Cold Holding). Per manager neither prepared or portioned today and in unit more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Threaded hose bibb with attached hose at outside mop sink missing vacuum breaker.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Bulletin printed and provided to operator.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Trays of house made pastries in walk in freezer missing date marks.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle on bottom cabinet shelf opposite dish machine. Employee labeled as cleaner.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Food debris and dust buildup on top of dish machine. Employee cleaned top of machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor areas in back prep area and in walk in cooler have food debris buildup.
Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer, cases of raw of raw beef on floor.
Jun 20, 2024Inspection 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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Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, observed raw shell eggs over ready to eat foods. Operator inverted
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler, observed raw shell eggs over raw ground beef. Operator inverted.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in kitchen, operator restocked soap
Plumbing line from a removed fixture not capped off. In back of establishment next to mop sink
Apr 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Kitchen flip top and 3 door cooler, in disrepair.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Apr 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
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Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Observed workers pushing floor waste water onto ground behind establishment, not in mop sink. Reviewed mop sink usage.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flying insects flying in kitchen. Landed on light fixture and kitchen counter. 1 live flying insects on wall of back prep area. No more flies observed at the end of inspection.
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. 1)Flip top; Heavy cream (48F); yogurt (47F); fried onions (50F);; cooked vegetables (54F); butter (45F); cooked beef (48F); 2)Beverage air 3 door cooler; tomato purée (51F); cooked goat (50F); green yogurt sauce (53F); tomato sauce (54F). Per operator in unit over 4hrs. Foods not portioned or prepared today. See stop sale.
TCS foods greater than 41F. 1)Flip top; Heavy cream (48F); yogurt (47F); fried onions (50F);; cooked vegetables (54F); butter (45F); cooked beef (48F); 2)Beverage air 3 door cooler; tomato purée (51F); cooked goat (50F); green yogurt sauce (53F); tomato sauce (54F). Per operator in unit over 4hrs. Foods not portioned or prepared today. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Stove: Chicken and rice (104F - Hot Holding). Less than 4 hrs. Operator will reheat to 165F
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed big 6 with operator.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Walk in cooler: milk. Per operator opened Sunday. Operator date marked.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided poster.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Flip top: cooked onions prepared on Sunday, operator not date marked.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates in banquet area not properly inverted.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Kitchen flip top and 3 door cooler, in disrepair.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk in cooler and freezer, floors soiled with food debris and grease.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Open dumpster lid.
Plumbing line from a removed fixture not capped off. Plumbing cap missing on fixture next to mop sink.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Mop sink pipe in disrepair. When water is turned on, water spurts out of underground pipe onto the surface. Back of establishment. Mop sink located outside of establishment.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Kitchen flip top interior soiled with food like build up and grease.
Stored food not covered. Cooked vegetables in walk in cooler not covered.
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.