PLANTATION DINER
6903 W BROWARD BLVD, Plantation FL 33317 · 954.791.2985
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 10 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license at time of inspection
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $760
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2022023340 | Apr 1, 2022 | Jun 16, 2022 | $200 |
| 2--2019041325 | Jul 22, 2019 | Aug 28, 2019 | $560 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw smoked salmon stored over ready to eat salads in the left flip top in the kitchen. Operator stored properly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef stored over raw whole muscle steaks in the walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle in the dishwashing area. As per operator, chemical is degreaser. Operator labeled properly.
Feb 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small plate used to scoop feta cheese on the cook line. Operator removed small dish.
In-use knife stored in cracks between pieces of equipment in the kitchen. Operator removed knife from in between equipment.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in direct contact with flour in the prep area. Operator removed scoop handle from contact with flour.
Jan 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored over ready to eat cooked shrimp salad in the right flip top cooler in the kitchen. Operator stored properly.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed approximately 6 of the food handlers licenses expired on 11/11/2025.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard boxes used to line shelves in the kitchen. Operator removed cardboard boxes.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed all receptacles in the women's bathroom uncovered.
Aug 11, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. In the walk in freezer, raw beef stored in gallon zip lock bags were stored over raw croissants. The items were switched to be stored properly
Jun 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. In the walk in freezer, raw beef stored in gallon zip lock bags were stored over raw croissants. The items were switched to be stored properly
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On the cook line slicer, turkey (54F - Cold Holding). The turkey was stored on the slicer between uses. The turkey was out of the refrigerator for less than 1 hour. The item was returned to the refrigerator to chill and cold hold In the wait station reach in cooler, butter packets (55-65F - Cold Holding). The packets were stored in the cooler less than 4 hours. The butter was returned to the refrigerator to quick chill
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. A spray bottle of bleach and windex were stored over clean pans on the storage rack in the dish area. The bottles were removed
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade was soiled with food debris. The opener was washed and sanitized
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the cook line hand wash sink. The paper towel dispenser was refilled.
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 utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In the container of flour. The scoop was removed and placed back in correctly
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On the cook line, utensils were stored in a container of 80F water. The utensils were removed.
Dec 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license at time of inspection
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Blocked by garbage can Operator removed garbage can.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to wash wiping cloth Employee removed wiping cloth
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's room
Aug 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed salmon pulled to thaw, partially frozen, not removed from reduced oxygen package. Less than 2 hours. Operator punctured.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed 3 coolers without ambient thermometers.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink in men's room, used by food employees.
Mar 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 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 beef, not commercially packaged, stored above case of biscuits, not commercially packaged, in side walk in freezer. Operator properly stored.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Observed no time mark on butter pats. Per operator, butter pats on time from 6am-10am. Operator put time mark on butter pats.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw salmon stored inside packaging indicating removal upon thawing, inside walk n cooler. Operator cut packaging open to allow oxygen flow.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple utensils stored inside 74F standing water, at cookline. Operator dumped water.
Dec 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched phone then continued working with food
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle contained bleach Owner labeled bottle
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
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.