PIKLIZ RESTO AND BAR
8267 SUNSET STRIP, Fort Lauderdale FL 33322 · 9545307350
Last inspected Feb 18, 2026 · 14 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 roach crawling on and around front counter. Observed 1 roach crawling from front counter into kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025053466 | Jul 7, 2025 | Dec 3, 2025 | $400 |
| 2--2025038467 | May 5, 2025 | Oct 6, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Feb 18, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator had expired license. Operator renewed license.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator does not have manager certification.
Dec 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator had expired license. Operator renewed license.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator does not have manager certification.
Jul 8, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Raimonde H without proof of manager certificate.
Jul 7, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Improper sewage disposal at floor drain in dumpster/compactor area. Employee dumped waste water into outside drain by dumpster/grease trap area.
Live, small flying insects found Approximately 20 small flying insects landing on prep table, clean dishes, single service items and cooler doors.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. At storage area one can of raid in establishment. Operator removed.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler 3 a carton of raw shell eggs was sitting over a container of chopped cabbage. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. At kitchen area employee touched face and walked through back door and upon return opened reach in cooler doors and handled clean utensils without changing it washing hands. Educated operator. Employee washed hand.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line - cooked rice 81F - Hot Holding- food left out at room temperature on stove. Food was out of temperature for 2 hours. Operator placed to reheat to 165.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At handwashing sink in kitchen a pair of scissors were present in the sink. Operator removed.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Raimonde H without proof of manager certificate.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At reach in cooler container of cooked rice. As per operator food was prepared 3 days ago. Operator put on correct date mark.
Dead roaches on premises. At triple sink/ dishwashing area one dead roach on floor. At reach in cooler approximately 3 dead roaches on floor. At cook line area approximately 5 dead roaches under cook line and prep table on the floor.
Jun 9, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Raimonde H. without proof of manager certificate.
May 7, 2025Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionComplaint Investigation
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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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Raimonde H. without proof of manager certificate.
May 6, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 roach crawling on and around front counter. Observed 1 roach crawling from front counter into kitchen.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Raimonde H. without proof of manager certificate.
May 5, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 12 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed household pesticide spray cans (4) stored near triple sink.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 roach crawling on and around front counter. Observed 1 roach crawling from front counter into kitchen.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Raimonde H. without proof of manager certificate.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. As per operator no probe thermometer at 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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in rice container. Operator removed and stored correctly.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed cardboard under fryer station.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches at front counter. Observed 1 dead roach under triple sink.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaged in food preparation with rubber bracelet.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with choking poster.
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Observed knives stored in wooden block..
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
Feb 21, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Feb 6, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reaching freezer white rice (61F - Cold Holding), cooked pork (61F - Cold Holding). Per operator item has been out of temperature for approximately 2 hours.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed black beans cooked 02/05 not date marked in reach in cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl used to portion beans and gravy in steam table.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer solution on prep table across from cook line.
Dec 16, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Oct 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee removed spoon from ready to eat meal without washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pressed plantains (56F - Cold Holding), pickle (52F - Cold Holding). Per operator, item was not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for approximately 30mins. Item placed in reach in cooler to cool down.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (101F - Hot Holding); hot dog (89F - Hot Holding). Per operator, item has been out of temperature for approximately 30 mins. Items placed in cooler to cooler down.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee meal stored on prep table next to meals served by restaurant.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on floor next to reach in cooler.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed spoon handle not stored above pickle and cooked chicken on prep table.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service plates stored on floor next to reach-in cooler.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked goat stored uncovered in reach in cooler.
Jun 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine sanitizer test strips
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Oct 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 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. Observed cooked rice (74F at 3:20pm- Cooling). Per operator, rice was cooked today. Item has been cooling since approximately 11:00am. Rice did not make it to 70F within 2 hours. See stop sale.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Deep freezer Observed chicken not commercially packaged stored above stewed hen and raw conch.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed cooked rice (74F at 3:20pm- Cooling). Per operator, rice was cooked today. Item has been cooling since approximately 11:00am. Rice did not make it to 70F within 2 hours. See stop sale.
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. Procedure emailed to manager to be printed and posted.
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 that new employee has been informed of her responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health. Employee reporting agreement sent to manager to be printed and signed by employee.
Ceiling tile missing. - Above tripple sink.
Dead roaches on premises. - Kitchen area Observed: One dead roach under metal unit used to store utensils Two dead roaches between single door standing cooler and two door standing cooler. Manager removed and sanitized area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed opened bottles of employee beverage stored on prep table across from stove. Employee removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - Observed employee hand bag stored on top of restaurant beverages. Manager removed. - Observed employee items stored next to/among food items throughout establishment. (Reach-in cooler, prep tables, storage shelves.
Food stored on floor. Observed keg with cooking oil stored on floor. Manager removed.
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.