PAVILLON LOUNGE 5444 INC
5444 N UNIVERSITY DR, Lauderhill FL 33351 · 9546245371
Last inspected Nov 3, 2025 · 5 visits since June 2024
JUN 24
MAR 25
NOV 25
≈ ERRATIC
3 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 25 MAR 25
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Nov 3, 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
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
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 employee agreement form for employee working for 2 weeks. Emailed operator the agreement form
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Found utensils in standing water of 74F°
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed half full water bottles inside 2 door lowboy cooler
May 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 26, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Mar 25, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate1 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)
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 25 MAR 25
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 door cooler; cooked beans (48F - Cold Holding). As per operator foods not portioned or prepared today, in unit less than 4hrs. Operator moved to reach in freezer for quick chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Food warmer; cooked rice and beans (98F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (110F - Hot Holding). Operator placed food items in oven to reheat to 165F
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash in front of hand wash sink. Operator moved
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris in hand wash sink
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit. Operator could not locate.
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.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on dirty surface. Ice scoop on ice machine surface
Jun 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In freezer observed raw seafood above RTE French fries
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. 2 door continental cooler; raw pork (50F - Cold Holding). Per operator foods not portioned or prepared today, in unit overnight. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 door continental cooler; raw pork (50F - Cold Holding). Per operator foods not portioned or prepared today, in unit overnight. See stop sale.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink behind bar
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.