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PAGODA

314 NE 38 ST, Oakland Park FL 33334 · 954.564.7678

Last inspected Dec 1, 2025 · 6 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceNOS1613518
Grade history
OCT 23
AUG 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
DEC 25
— STEADY

5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $700

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2015049818Oct 28, 2015Dec 15, 2015$700

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Dec 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
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.
Intermediate/11-07-5
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on Prep table
Basic/40-06-5
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
Aug 14, 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
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken in same container as raw beef Operator removed chicken to bottom shelf
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Half bottle of Heineken beer on prep table Operator moved Heineken to bottom shelf of prep table
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep table Operator removed cellphone from prep table
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle of Heineken beer on prep table
Basic/12B-07-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork being thawed in standing water.
Basic/06-01-5
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4
Aug 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by Oil Bottles. Sink next to Wok. Operator removed oil cans
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink next to Wok.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle of Heineken beer
Basic/12B-07-4
Food stored on floor. Carton boxes of chicken. Walk In Cooler
Basic/08B-38-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4
Oct 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink next to stove
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottle of Heineken Beer.
Basic/12B-07-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawed in standing water at 3 Compartment Sink
Basic/06-01-5
Aug 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken breast not commercially packaged over French fries in freezer chest.
High priority/08A-02-6
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken wings over bok choy cabbage and RTE sauce. Observed raw chicken chunks stored over bean spouts in make table. Raw chicken over RTE sauces in walk-in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located next to cook line. Operator provided
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of frying oil on floor next to cook line Observed styrofoam container of live lobsters on walk-in cooler floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Working containers of cornstarch removed from original container not identified by common name.
Basic/02D-01-5

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.