MITCH'S DOWNTOWN
601 N FEDERAL HWY STE 112, Hallandale Beach FL 33009 · 954-446-6446
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 7 visits since April 2024
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5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Sausage (92-100F - Hot Holding); Cooked Potatoes Pancake (111-115F - Hot Holding. Per Manager food items in unit less than an hour. Cook reheated.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multi day build up of food debris on the primary meat slicer in prep area.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No device to independently measure temperature in high temperature dish machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
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. Observed front Deli case and Grill station flip top cooler at 43°F. Call for repair.
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Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed build up of food debris on both cook line and prep kitchen.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed all grab and go items lacking address. Some items missing colored production date dots.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multi build up of food debris on some shelves in all three areas, Front line, Cook line, and Prep area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken in prep sink in standing water awaiting prep. Operator added running water.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer buckets in direct contact with the floor.
Jul 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed build up of food debris behind cutting board (permanently attached) at brisket/corned beef steamer.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Water bottle for bagels, no label. Operator provided.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed hot line fully working while hood filters not present (being cleaned). Hood filters must always be present while heat generating equipment in use. Operator replaced during inspection.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Grab n Go items, cake slices, cookies, cinnamon rolls, etc, no address and some missing production dating.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink in prep kitchen, no hot water.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on cook line. Operator corrected.
Utensils in poor condition. Observed ice buckets chipped and broken.
Jan 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Interior of walk in refrigerator fan guards with a build up of debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of plastic box's holding bulk bagel toppings have a build up of debris.
Aug 14, 2025Inspection 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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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee changed gloves after picking up a lid from floor but failed to washed hands first while preparing cooked foods. Reviewed proper hands washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Sandwich Station Flip top-; Cream Cheese with dill (41-52F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food item in unit less than 4 hours. Item not prepared or portioned today. Observed pan overfilled. Manager moved top portion to walk in cooler to quick chill. 2) Flip Top in cook line- Flip Top-; Cooked Pasta (52F - Cold Holding) Per Manager food item in unit less than 4 hours from walk in cooler. Item not prepared or portioned today. Manager moved to walk in cooler to quick chill.
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Oct 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Sausage (92-100F - Hot Holding); Cooked Potatoes Pancake (111-115F - Hot Holding. Per Manager food items in unit less than an hour. Cook reheated.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled bleach bottle during inspection.
Apr 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 10, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line- Flip top-; Ambient Temperature of unit (50F- Cold Holding). 4 Drawers under Flat top-; Ambient Temperature (60F - Cold Holding). Manager called technician to fixed both units.
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.