QUALITY CULINARY SERVICES LLC
5007 N HIATUS RD, Sunrise FL 33351
Last inspected Mar 5, 2026 · 21 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area...5 small flying insects landing in empty ice bin at bar
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026011873 | Dec 18, 2025 | Mar 23, 2026 | $600 |
| 2--2025036054 | Mar 25, 2025 | Oct 13, 2025 | $400 |
| 2--2024057246 | Aug 23, 2024 | Oct 31, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
21 visits, newest first
Mar 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 1200 E LAS OLAS BLVD STE 101, Fort Lauderdale — this licence has since moved.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the wait station, tofu (45-58F - Cold Holding). The item has been out less than 3 hours. The level of the ice did not meet the level of the food. Ice was added to chill and cold hold
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the rice warmer, white rice (75F - Hot Holding). The chef stated it does not appear to be working. The rice was cooked less than 3 hours ago. The chef moved the rice to another rice cooker to reheat to 165F and hot hold
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the buckets of seasonings, ramekins and small to go containers were stored inside and used to dispense the food. The items were removed
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 potato starch bin, the scoops handle was in the starch. The scoop was corrected.
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Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over the dry storage area.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Napkins and paper towels were stored in the employee restroom. The items were removed.
Feb 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of black substances buildup on walls at dishwashing area.
Dec 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 1200 E LAS OLAS BLVD STE 101, Fort Lauderdale — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling tiles missing by entrance to walk in cooler.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer - around door and on rolling cart.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Dec 18, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 22 violations recorded, 8 high priority.
Recorded at 1200 E LAS OLAS BLVD STE 101, Fort Lauderdale — this licence has since moved.
8 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Cookline - right low boy - Raw beef stored over ready-to-eat cooked beef. Operator stored all items properly.
Dented cans present. See stop sale. 1 #10 can Whole baby corn 1 #10 can Black beans 1 #10 can marinara
Dish employee handled soiled dishes and utensils and then picked up clean dishes without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. 1. Cookline employee put in gloves and began handling containers of food without first washing hands. 2. Prep area employee put on gloves and began handling food items without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employees washed hands.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Cookline - furthest left low boy - raw beef burgers stored over raw fish. Operator stored all items properly.
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. Walk in cooler - rice (68F); butter (48F); cooked chicken (47F); calamari (48F); cooked octopus (45F); cheese (45F). Per operator items held in walk in overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. Observed door to attached walk in freezer not closing tightly and could feel air movement around freezer door. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler - rice (68F); butter (48F); cooked chicken (47F); calamari (48F); cooked octopus (45F); cheese (45F). Per operator items held in walk in overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. Observed door to attached walk in freezer not closing tightly and could feel air movement around freezer door. See stop sale.
Walk in cooler - Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed produce - broccoli. Operator stored all items properly
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw smoked salmon and huevos ranchers on brunch menu. Reviewed menu updating with operator. Operator began updating menu during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. 6th floor hand sink
No soap provided at handwash sink. 6th floor hand sink
Water at Handwash sink by 6th floor ice machine turned off. Operator turned on during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of both ice machines/bins.
Ceiling tiles missing by entrance to walk in cooler.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk in cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind/next to ice machine.
Food stored on floor. Bin of onions stored on floor under shelving in dry storage area. Operator stored properly.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer - around door and on rolling cart.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. 6th floor hand sink
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in Cookline flip top and employee drink in low boy prep area freezer. Operator removed.
Stored food not covered. Cookline freezer - 2 containers with raw beef. Operator properly covered.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Dec 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 25, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
Recorded at 1200 E LAS OLAS BLVD STE 101, Fort Lauderdale — this licence has since moved.
4 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat noodles in flip top cooler. Operator reorganized
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Right flip top cooler; portioned chicken (44-48F - Cold Holding). Per operator items in cooler less than four hours. Observed items double stacked containers. Items not prepared or portioned today oper placed food in freezer to quick chill 2. Kitchen- cut lettuce (56F - Cold Holding). Per operator item stored out of temperature control from wall in cooler less than four hours ago. Operator placed items in freezer to quick chill. Items not prepared or portioned today
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. TPHC Butter not time marked. Per operator butter of temperature for less than four hours. Operator time marked
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep area steam table; miso soup (66F - Hot Holding). Observed item under no temperature control. Per operator food left out less than four hours. Operator placed soup on oven to reheat to 165F
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water at cookline 84F.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter at left side of cookline soiled with grease
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at right flip top,cooler. Operator removed old label
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored on top of two drawer cooler on cook line. Operatorremoved
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rust pitted
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket in kitchen stored on floor. Operator elevated
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of oil not labeled
Feb 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on prep table next to microwave at front of kitchen. Employee moved purse.
Oct 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 1200 E LAS OLAS BLVD STE 101, Fort Lauderdale — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 17, 2024Inspection 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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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse beside microwave at front of kitchen by cook line. Employee moved purse.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee in kitchen wearing bracelet. Employee removed bracelet.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee not wearing beard guard while opening and dispensing canned food product.
Aug 30, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
Recorded at 1200 E LAS OLAS BLVD STE 101, Fort Lauderdale — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine added to 6th floor.
Aug 23, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
Recorded at 1200 E LAS OLAS BLVD STE 101, Fort Lauderdale — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. A/C line draining into sushi station hand sink.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine added to 6th floor.
Faucet/handle not functioning at plumbing fixture - hot water handle at hand sink next to triple sink.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Plastic bottles of ginger stored on floor by back door. Cases of chicken and various items stored on floor in walk in freezer.
Aug 23, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
Recorded at 1200 E LAS OLAS BLVD STE 101, Fort Lauderdale — this licence has since moved.
4 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Left Cookline flip top - Raw beef stored over cooked beef. Sushi station - raw fish stored over ready to eat cooked eel. Operator stored all items properly.
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. Prep area - low boy - tofu (50-54F); milk (62F); butter (55F). Per operator items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep area - low boy - tofu (50-54F); milk (62F); butter (55F). Per operator items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Sushi rice. Operator time marked.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. A/C line draining into sushi station hand sink.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine added to 6th floor.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Carbon dioxide not adequately secured. By ice machine.
Faucet/handle not functioning at plumbing fixture - hot water handle at hand sink next to triple sink.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By drain at cookline.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Plastic bottles of ginger stored on floor by back door. Cases of chicken and various items stored on floor in walk in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer - top of unit at cookline.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on top of visibly soiled ice machine. Operator removed.
Jun 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch while packing food. Employee removed watch.
Jun 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 1200 EAST LAS OLAS BLVD STE 101, Fort Lauderdale — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale.... Stored drink ice in ice bin which is contaminated by small flying insects landing in this bin at bar. Employee burned ice, cleaned and sanitized bin at time of inspection.
Jun 10, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
Recorded at 1200 EAST LAS OLAS BLVD STE 101, Fort Lauderdale — this licence has since moved.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area...5 small flying insects landing in empty ice bin at bar
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw beef, raw chicken above dressing, sauce at walk in cooler. Chef properly stored
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored tong, some food evidence in handwashing sink at kitchen, stored ice scoop in handwashing sink at bar. employee removed.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled...degreaser spray bottle. Employee removed.
Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale.... Stored drink ice in ice bin which is contaminated by small flying insects landing in this bin at bar. Employee burned ice, cleaned and sanitized bin at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor...several boxes on the floor at walk in freezer.
Stored food not covered...beef in walk in freezer. Employee covered.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at soda dispenser by the prep kitchen. Chef removed
May 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 1200 EAST LAS OLAS BLVD STE 101, Fort Lauderdale — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sanitizer sink reading less than 50ppm chlorine. Employee corrected to 100ppm chlorine.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In Maxx Cold reach in cooler, open case raw chicken nuggets on top of open case of mixed vegetables. Employee inverted for proper separation.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees wearing bracelet and watch.
Apr 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 1 high priority.
Recorded at 1200 EAST LAS OLAS BLVD STE 101, Fort Lauderdale — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority3 Intermediate13 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed hands for 8 seconds then handled a clean plate for service. Operator removed plate from service and asked employee to wash hands again.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with accumulated food debris on prep table at kitchen area. Operator removed to clean.
Hand-wash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked by cooling rack at kitchen prep area. Operator moved rack.
No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at two ice machines at kitchen area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook-line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee coffee drink in personal cup at food prep area at sushi bar station. Operator removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone above food prep area at sushi bar area. Employee removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed flip top cooler lid with exposed insulation at sushi bar area.
Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of ginger stored on floor at back kitchen area. Operator moved.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed in use scoop below container top of whipped cream at cook-line cooler. Operator removed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils stored in standing water @77F. Operator removed water.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers throughout.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket at kitchen storage area. Operator hung mop.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses throughout. Operator placed wiping cloths in sanitizer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working bins of flour and starch not in original packaging not labeled.
Dec 20, 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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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit available. Extras provided to manager.
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.