PEOPLE'S CHOICE RESTAURANT
8874 MIRAMAR PKWY STE 2, Miramar FL 33025 · 3054698231
Last inspected Feb 11, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 38 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 2 live flying insects landing on wall in kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License renewed at the time of inspection
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.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser at handwash sink next to prep table unable to dispense paper towels
Feb 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 15, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed hotel and restaurant license expired on 12/01/2025.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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. Observed no proof provided that some employees informed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed cooked rice stored in reach in cooler not date marked. Per operator, rice cooked more than 24 hours.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser at dishwashing area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed accumulation of black substances buildup on walls next to 3 compartment sink.
Sep 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority6 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -Observed cooked rice in refrigerator at 48F. Per operator rice cooked and placed in refrigerator from overnight. Cooked rice did not cooled from 135-41F in 6 hours. See stop sale.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. Observed cooked rice in refrigerator at 48F. Per operator rice cooked and placed in refrigerator from overnight. Cooked rice did not cooled from 135-41F in 6 hours. See stop sale.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Observed 1 badly dented can with oyster sauce and 1 tomato sauce at dry storage area. Operator informed and a stop sale issued.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed female employee wash her hands in 3 compartment sink and continue to engaged in food preparation.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -Observed rice cooling in a deep covered container in refrigerator.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed sanitizer bucket stored inside hand washing sink at cookline.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cookline.
No soap provided at handwash sink at cookline.
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 pasta stored in reach in cooler. Per operator, pasta cooker more than 24 hours.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Observed unwashed punkins stored over cut onions and peppers in glass door refrigerator.
Feb 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed walls at dishwashing area soiled with accumulation of black mold like substance.
Dec 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -Observed hotel and restaurants license expired on 12/01/2024.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 1 employee needed proof of training.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed walls at dishwashing area soiled with accumulation of black mold like substance.
Aug 29, 2024Inspection 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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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed food manager certification expired on 06/5/2024.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -Observed spoon with handle stored in container with crush garlic.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on wall at 3 compartment sink.
Jan 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Observed cleaning chemicals stored with food on storage shelf. Operator removed chemicals and stored properly.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser at dishwashing station.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed maintenance tool stored on shelf above food preparation table next to food items. Operator removed and stored properly.
Sep 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 2 live flying insects landing on wall in kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed various plant foods hot held at 122-131°F in front line steam table. Per operator all items placed in unit 1 hour prior to the inspection. Advice operator to reheat items to 165°F.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front line.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. A thermometer has been given to the operator.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser at dishwashing area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. -Observed employee washing food containers and utensils without correctly set up 3 compartment sink. No sanitization occur. Advice operator to setup 3 compartment sink properly.
Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with jerk seasoning stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed and stored properly.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on wall at 3 compartment sink.
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.