RED LANTERN
805 W SAMPLE RD, Deerfield Beach FL 33064 · 954.785.7810
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Container of mechanically injected raw beef stored over a pan of raw shrimp in the walk in cooler. Operator reorganized.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023060999 | Oct 16, 2023 | Dec 6, 2023 | $200 |
| 2--2015040142 | Aug 27, 2015 | Oct 29, 2015 | — |
| 2--2015025882 | Jun 4, 2015 | Jul 20, 2015 | $800 |
| 2--2015012003 | Mar 12, 2015 | Apr 13, 2015 | $800 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw beef stored on shelf above container er of cut lettuce and onions. Operator reorganized.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters at cookline in kitchen.
Jan 22, 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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Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, or dust in kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, at flip top cooler opposite cookline in kitchen.
Ice buildup in bottom of Maytag, single door reach-in freezer in kitchen.
Sep 22, 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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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Door gaskets on two door reach in cooler opposite cookline in kitchen.
Dec 12, 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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Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in dry storage area.
Ice buildup in bottom of single door Maytag reach-in freezer in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Door gaskets on two door reach in cooler opposite cook line in kitchen.
Aug 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl in rice container in kitchen. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cook line in the kitchen.
Feb 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 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. Employee cracked raw shell eggs into sauce pan and then handled cleaned utensils, in kitchen.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Container of raw chicken stored over container of chopped onions and unwashed produce in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized.
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. 1. Raw chicken not in original packaging stored over raw beef not in original package in reach in freezer in kitchen.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Egg rolls, fried chicken, tempura chicken, and sweet and sour chicken, time marked but not included in establishment written procedures. Operator updated Time as Public Health Form.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic jug with cut out opening used to scoop cooked rice.
Food stored on floor. 1. Boxes of raw chicken and containers of soy sauce on floor in walk in cooler. 2. Food stored on floor by ware wash area. 3. Plastic soda bottles stored on floor in dry storage area. 4. Disposable napkin stored on floor at front counter.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in flour container in kitchen.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single serve utensils stored on floor in dry storage area.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on counter at the cook line.
Thawed portions of ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit while being thawed under running water. Cooked chicken thawing under running water at the triple sink 78F, cooked shrimp thawing under running water 79F. Operator placed in refrigeration.
Oct 16, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Egg rolls stored in cardboard box, food making direct contact with cardboard, at the front counter drink cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Container of mechanically injected raw beef stored over a pan of raw shrimp in the walk in cooler. Operator reorganized.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written procedure for fried rice at the cookline. Provided operator Time as Public Health form. Operator completed, signed, and posted form.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles of reach in freezer in the kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at the flip top reach in cooler at the cookline in the kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Bagged onions stored in a container on the floor underneath hand wash sink in the kitchen. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Reach in cooler door gaskets at the cook line.
Standing water at the mop sink outside.
Stored food not covered. Chopped meat in containers in the reach in freezer stored uncovered. Operator covered.
Wall soiled with accumulated food debris in the dry storage area near back door.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of salt, sugar, and msg at the cookline not labeled. Operator labeled "salt", "sugar", and "msg"..
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.