PLANTATION PRESERVE
7050 W BROWARD BLVD, Plantation FL 33317 · 954-585-5027
Last inspected Feb 5, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed coleslaw stored in Pepsi cooler date marked 12/30/2023. Operator discarded.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw Philly cheese steaks stored over ready to eat tater tots in the reach in freezer by the cook line. Operator stored properly.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon and mahi mahi bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See Stop Sale.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice buckets on the ice machine not stored inverted. Operator stored properly.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon and mahi mahi bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See Stop Sale.
Oct 31, 2025Inspection 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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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed black garbage bag used to store sugar in the kitchen. Operator removed black garbage bag.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored over ready to eat Italian meats in the walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle used to scoop flour in the kitchen. Operator removed plastic container.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice buckets on top of the ice machine not stored inverted. Operator stored properly.
Mar 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Employee clean and sanitized
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup with no handle used to dispense flour. Operator removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents over cook line soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle in contact with crumbled blue cheese in flip top cooler. Employee removed.
Oct 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer. Observed raw fish stored over French fries in True freezer.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw burger patties and hotdogs stored in same container.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -Observed additional vacuum breaker needed at mop sink where splitter added.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener blade.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed hand wash sink in kitchen used as dump sink. Employees discarded waste coffee inside.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup on can opener holster.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Feb 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at dishroom, green chemical in Unlabled spray bottle. Operator labeled.
Jan 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken thawing on counter 54° F. Operator states for prep. No activity. Returned to walk-in cooler for rapid cooling.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic drink bottles stored on the floor in bar area. Operator placed on shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup at bar soda gun holsters. Operator cleaned and sanitized.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken breasts thawing on counter. Operator states out for prep. Observed no activity for 20 minutes, temperature 54° F. Operator returned to walk in cooler for rapid cooling.
Jan 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed insulation panel hanging down on #3 flip top cooler lid.
Jan 9, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed coleslaw stored in Pepsi cooler date marked 12/30/2023. Operator discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Flip top cooler #3//hollandaise (45F - Cold Holding); marinara (46F - Cold Holding); chicken broth (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today; foods stored in cooler for approximately 2.5 hours. Operator moved foods to walk in cooler to quick chill.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Flip top cooler #3//hollandaise (45F - Cold Holding); marinara (46F - Cold Holding); chicken broth (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today; foods stored in cooler for approximately 2.5 hours. Operator moved foods to walk in cooler to quick chill.
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 rop raw mahi mahi stored inside flip top cooler #2, thawed in package. Educated operator on proper thawing for rop fish. Operator cut open packaging to allow oxygen flow.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed insulation panel hanging down on #3 flip top cooler lid.
Oct 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance inside soda gun nozzle at 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.