NEW SEEDS PBK
2306 E OAKLAND PARK BLVD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33306
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 12 visits since October 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes 47F, cut lettuce 47F Employee placed in Saturn Cooler
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $760
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024056902 | Aug 22, 2024 | Oct 16, 2024 | $400 |
| 2--2018009852 | Jan 26, 2018 | Mar 21, 2018 | $360 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 27, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled raw beef and proceeded to grab a clean plate to store cooked food without first removing gloves or washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
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) Front Counter Glass Lowboy-; Sliced Cheese (50F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food item in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. Observed ice buildup in unit. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit 1) Front Counter Glass Lowboy-; Sliced Cheese (50F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food item in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. Observed ice buildup in unit. See stop sale..2) 4 Drawers Under Grill-; Cooked Pork (50F - Cold Holding); Raw Fish (51F - Cold Holding); Raw Beef (52F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit less than 4 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today. Manager add ice to quick chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot Box-; Cooked Pork (120F - Hot Holding). Per Manager food items in unit less than 2 hours. Manager reheated.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front counter handwashing sink used as dump station. Manager cleaned during inspection.
No paper towels provided at front counter handwash sink. Replaced during inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in front counter glass Lowboy
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. Shelves under steam table soiled.
Dec 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 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. Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled multiple clean utensils for other dishes in the process of cooking. Operator educated on proper procedure.
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed hands for 5 seconds before prepping customer take out order. Educated operator on proper procedure.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee prepping food in hand wash sink next to cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In the triple sink area ceiling tile not proper attached.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle touching ice in frontline ice machine. Operator moved.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. 1) Handle touching salt. Operator corrected. 2) Handle touching sugar. Operator corrected.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of to go containers left on floor near dining tables. Operator moved.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth not in sanitizing solution at coffee station. Operator placed in sanitizer container at 50 ppm.
Oct 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the kitchen on steam table cooked rice (110F - Hot Holding). Advised operator to reheat and to place back on steam table to hot hold at 135F. As per operator cooked rice placed out from walk in cooler at 7:30am.Rice hasn't been out for more than 4 hours.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen floor soiled with food debris.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.
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 sugar and not on top of food. Operator moved.
Aug 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store Plastic crate. Operator removed crate
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket broken in reaching in cooler
Jun 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At kitchen hand sink - knife in sink - operator removed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees- at bathroom.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet/ soiled wiping cloth stored on grill- operator removed.
Dec 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk-in cooler, raw liver stored next to cooked potatoes. PIC removed and stored appropriately.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table in kitchen white rice ( 112F - Cold Holding). Per operator item has been out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Rice placed in oven to be reheated.
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 reach in cooler across from walk-in cooler, sliced cheese opened 12/09 not date marked. Employee date marked item.
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 use utensil handle not stored above sliced lemon at front counter. PIC removed and stored appropriately.
Aug 22, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed bags of diced cheese stored with to bags of raw pork in low boy below grill.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fish (53F - Cold Holding). Per operator, item has been out of temperature for approximately 1:30mins. Item placed in walk-in freezer to rapid cool. Item was not prepared or portioned today.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter hot holding unit; empanadas (128-138F - Hot Holding), fried plantains (100-136F - Hot Holding). Per operator, item has been out of temperature for approximately 30 mins. Reheated to 166F.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plate used to scoop rice from rice cooker.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping cloth on prep table next to cook line.
Stored food not covered. Observed pork and sausage stored unprotected in walk-in freezer. Employee covered.
Aug 21, 2024Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes 47F, cut lettuce 47F Employee placed in Saturn Cooler
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Apr 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored on top of raw pork in walk-in cooler. Employee stored appropriately.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mashed potatoes (46F - Cold Holding). Employee discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef empanada (126-140F - Hot Holding); sausage (129F - Hot Holding, reheated to 200F). Per operator, items have been out temperature for approximately 30mins prior to inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty utensils stored in hand wash sink. Manager removed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee cup stored next to steam table with soup. Manager removed.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil stored on floor. Employee removed.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed dispensing utensil handle touching salt. Employee removed and stored appropriately.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed dispensing utensil handle touching rice. Employee removed and stored appropriately.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine 200+ ppm. Corrected to 100ppm.
Oct 3, 2023Inspection 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. On the front line coffee station, milk (55F - Cold Holding). The milk had been holding at room temperature for less than 30 minutes. The milk was returned to refrigerator to chill and cold hold.
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