SIZZLE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE INC
9763 W BROWARD BLVD, Plantation FL 33324 · 3053311226
Last inspected Jul 1, 2026 · 7 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed precooked chicken wings stored in reach in cooler at 45F. Per operator, chicken transfer to unit 3 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed wings in reach in freezer for quick chill.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2018031579 | May 17, 2018 | Jul 3, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Jul 29, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed in menu - tuna tartare and beef carpaccio not marked as raw on menu.
Jun 25, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed B. Fonteciella 6/22/2020
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed in menu - tuna tartare and beef carpaccio not marked as raw on menu.
Jun 24, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee cutting pizza and hold it with bare hands. Employee placed in oven and reheated back up to 153F
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler in kitchen - feta cheese (46F - Cold Holding) as per employee item not portioned or prepared today. Item held out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Employee stored in lower part of cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at pizza station - garlic in oil (83F - Hot Holding) as per employee item held out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Employee plugged heating pot. Observed on stove top - shrimp (105F - Hot Holding); chicken (103F - Hot Holding) as per employee items held out of temperature for approximately 15 minutes. Employee discarded items at will.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed B. Fonteciella 6/22/2020
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed in menu - tuna tartare and beef carpaccio not marked as raw on menu.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at bar.
May 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed precooked chicken wings stored in reach in cooler at 45F. Per operator, chicken transfer to unit 3 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed wings in reach in freezer for quick chill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener blade.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Observed accumulation of dust buildup on AC vents and ceiling tiles at cookline.
Food stored on floor. -Observed bag with onions stored on walk in cooler floor. Operator removed and stored properly.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.. Operator removed tongs from oven doors.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on flour container.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed flour removed from the original container not labeled.
Apr 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Feb 1, 2024Inspection 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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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in walk-in cooler, raw beef stored above raw potatoes on rolling rack. Operator relocated.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed stainless steel scrubber in hand sink. Operator removed.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with deep grooves and stains.
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.