RED VELVET KITCHEN & GRILL
2759 W OAKLAND PARK BLVD, Oakland Park FL 33311 · 954-568-8870
Last inspected May 12, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
JAN 24
SEP 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid for 2025 license during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 12, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed hotel and restaurant license expired on 12/01/2025.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked turkey wings cold held at 51F in refrigerator. Per operator, item transfer to unit less than 2 hours. Operator transfer item to freezer for quick chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (113F - Hot Holding); beans (129F - Hot Holding) in steam table. Per operator, both items move to unit less than 2 hours. Operator increases the temperature on the unit.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At dishwashing area.
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. No proof for some employees.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marked on turkey wings cold held in reach in cooler. Per operator, item cooked yesterday. Operator unable to determine the time wings were cooked.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork chops thawing at room temperature in 3 compartment sink and chicken wings in standing water. Operator removed both items to reach in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed fish seasoned removed from the original containers not labeled. Operator labeled.
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed holding chicken and pork. Operator relocated to food quality bags.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sweet potatoes, black eyed peas, per operator 30 hours. No date mark.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table. Operator cleaned sanitized and stored in food.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of cups on floor. Operator relocated to shelf.
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid for 2025 license during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at both kitchen handwash sinks. Operator provided.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Esmarelda (server) and Reglan (cook) both more than 60 days, no food handler certification.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in reach in cooler, rice, beans, gravy, all per operator from 36 hrs prior. No date marks.
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 commercially reduced oxygen packaged salmon removed from freezer just prior to inspection not removed from package. Operator opened and stored properly.
Equipment and utensils not sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Quaternary ppm 50. Operator increased to 200 ppm.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed fan banging locally against large ice build up.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork chops thawing in standing water 39°F. Operator returned to cooler for proper thawing.
Sep 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Emailed to operator.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cook line. Operator replaced.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No posted consumer advisory. Provided operator via email. Operator printed and posted.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 2023 Restaurant license displayed. Operator printed and posted.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed zero (0) Quaternary in 3 compartment sink. Operator corrected to 200 ppm quaternary.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils at steam table held in 78F water. Operator cleaned, sanitized, and held in hot 138F water on steam table.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator.
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken (wings, gizzards) above pork chops and ground beef in reach in cooler. Operator relocated to correct shelves.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Aug 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw turkey stored over drink ice in reach in freezer. Operator stored all items properly.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator posted during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled.
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