NIRALA DESI FOOD
8913 W OAKLAND PARK BLVD, Sunrise FL 33351 · 9546823489
Last inspected Apr 28, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Hal
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Disciplinary actions
5 cases · $5,440
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026022017 | Feb 2, 2026 | Apr 23, 2026 | $480 |
| 2--2022061477 | Dec 22, 2022 | Jan 25, 2023 | $400 |
| 2--2018030794 | May 9, 2018 | Jul 12, 2018 | $400 |
| 2--2018007597 | Feb 6, 2018 | Mar 27, 2018 | $400 |
| 2--2015027957 | May 22, 2015 | Aug 12, 2015 | $3,760 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 28, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 2, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 18 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority8 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed operator used his bare hands to dispense sweet donuts. After brief education, employee used gloves.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw chicken stored over whole milk in reach in cooler. Operator relocate milk to top shelf.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed hand wash blocked with food preparation table.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - Observed no proof of food manager certification available at this time.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employees training available at the time of inspection.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Unable to turn on thermometer..
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 reach in cooler. Per operator, chicken cooked on 01/31/2026.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of heavy mold like substances buildup in ice machine.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Observed employee drinks stored in freezer not segregated from restaurant foods. Operator removed drinks from cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. -Observed floor tiles 3 Turbo Air gaskets in disrepair.
Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with garlic stored on walk in cooler floor. -Observed containers with cooking oil stored on kitchen and dry storage floor.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Observed accumulation of old food residues buildup inside General Electric microwave.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Observed accumulation of old rood residues buildup in Maximum refrigerator.
Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with cook chicken stored in reach in cooler. Operator covered.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Observed bag with unwashed cucumbers stored over cut lettuce in flip top cooler.
Sep 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. M3 Turbo Air two door cooler raw beef over ready to eat chicken. Operator rearranged
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 door M3 turbo cooler; cooked beef (45F - Cold Holding). As per operator foods not portioned or prepared today. In unit less than 4hrs. Operator placed food in reach in freezer for quick chill.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Home made chili/hot sauce (tomato based) prepared on site, no date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with a blue substance
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board with black cut marks
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in reach in freezer
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled above kitchen flip top
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Collection of standing water inside 2 door reach in cooler
Stored food not covered. Chili/hot sauce stored uncovered in 2 door reach in cooler
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In bathroom hallway
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet rags on counter tops or kitchen flip top
Apr 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In Turbo Air reach in freezer by triple sink, open case of raw shrimp on shelf above open cases of vegetable spring rolls and fully cooked wings. Employee moved shrimp to bottom of freezer to properly separate.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container holding dry spices in hand sink in kitchen. Employee removed container.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink at entrance to kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Containers of sauces in reach in cooler by triple sink not marked when removed from freezer. Per employee thawed between 2-3 days.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Individual containers of sauces in reach in freezers not properly date marked when prepared.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle above triple sink. Employee labeled as general cleaner.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's restroom door not self closing.
Food stored on floor. Container of raw chicken on floor in walk in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris in two microwaves above fliptop unit.
Stored food not covered. In walk in cooler and reach in cooler, multiple food items at proper temp not covered.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in mop bucket in dirty water.
Oct 18, 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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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's room, door is not self closing
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator remade to 100ppm
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Operator found eating popcorn, began to work with no handwashing.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. 2 door reach in; raw shell eggs (50F - Cold Holding). Per operator food in unit over night, not portioned or prepared today. 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. 1) 2 door reach in cooler; cooked carrots (52F - Cold Holding); yogurt (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator foods not portioned or prepared today, in unit overnight. Observed cooler holding at 52F. 2) 2 door reach in; raw shell eggs (50F - Cold Holding). Per operator food in unit over night, not portioned or prepared today. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) 2 door reach in cooler; cooked carrots (52F - Cold Holding); yogurt (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator foods not portioned or prepared today, in unit overnight. Observed cooler holding at 52F. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot table; cooked rice and beef (110F - Hot Holding); white rice (98F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (97F - Hot Holding). Foods prepared and portioned today. Per operator foods made at 1030am. Foods in unit less than 4hrs. Operator made to reheat to 165.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's room, door is not self closing
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In container of rice in kitchen flip top cooler. Operator removed
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. 2 door reach in cooler in between kitchen and prep area. Unable to keep food cold
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator unable to locate license. Operator eventually located license
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board with deep grooves and a corner piece missing
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Open bag of popcorn on kitchen flip top cutting board. Employee spotted eating popcorn in kitchen area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. 2 door reach in freezer in between kitchen and prep area
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single-service articles improperly stored. Aluminum single service container on top of ice machine stored improperly with no protection from dust or debris. Operator stored properly
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Hal
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Black plastic bag containing raw beef that is in contact with Bag. MB Turbo Air Freezer
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook touched dirty surface then continued working with food
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink permanently blocked by Prep table. Hand wash sink next to Prep sink
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease. under MB Freezer next to 3 compartment sink
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. MB Turbo Air
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Knives and Fork are wrapped at buffet line
Stored food not covered. RTE Cake stored in Max Air Freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef and Chicken being thawed on kitchen floor in standing water
Oct 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Three #10 cans ketchup in dry storage dented.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Splitter with attached hoses on threaded faucet above triple missing vacuum breakers.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle hanging on shelf next to naan oven.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Fliptop cutting board has large number of grooves.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on shelf next to canned goods in front of front kitchen. Employee removed bag.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in front kitchen with no beard guard.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor in store room by back door has food debris buildup and around mixer on stand by back door.
Food stored on floor. Container of fryer oil on floor in front kitchen area by ice machine.
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. Frozen self service items in cooler by front counter not properly labeled.
Stored food not covered. 1) In M3 reach in cooler, containers of cooked chicken not covered. 2) In Max reach in cooler, trays of cooked samosas uncovered.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Soiled wet wiping cloth on prep table immediately inside front kitchen. Employee removed.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket in kitchen reading 10ppm chlorine. Employee added bleach to correct 100ppm chlorine.
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