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SNAPPERS

5524 W OAKLAND PARK BLVD, Lauderhill FL 33313 · 9549002580

Last inspected Feb 27, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceNOS1623400
Grade history
JUL 24
MAR 25
JUN 25
OCT 25
FEB 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between B and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
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. Reviewed/Provided clean up procedure poster to operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2026029959Feb 27, 2026May 19, 2026$200
2--2024041153Jul 1, 2024Aug 1, 2024$200

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Feb 27, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed in chef majesty reach in freezer, raw chicken in zip lock bags packaged stored over ready to eat fries in its original packaging. Operator removed chicken to another freezer.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at coo line soiled with grease.
Basic/23-03-4
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover in walk in cooler. Operator cleaned and replaced with clean new foil during the inspection.
Basic/14-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp and conch thawing in triple sink at room temperature. Operator moved to refrigerator to properly thaw.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
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Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed in kitchen, Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution over 200 ppm chlorine. Operator provided during remade solution to 100 ppm chlorine during the inspection.
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Oct 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At kitchen erupt storage shelf, dented can of mushrooms. Operator discarded.
High priority/01B-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer, raw chicken stored over boxed sheet cake not all commercially packaged. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. At kitchen walk in cooler, raw shell eggs stored over unwashed vegetables. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly.
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At kitchen cook line, hand wash sink blocked by hose draped over sink. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Walk in cooler interior wall damaged, exposed insulation.
Basic/14-36-5
Sep 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee water bottle in walk in cooler
Basic/12B-13-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 10, 2025 · Observed same Time Extended
Jun 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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; raw chicken wings (49F - Cold Holding), per operator not portioned or prepared today and left inside walk in overnight. See stop sale
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler; raw chicken wings (49F - Cold Holding), per operator not portioned or prepared today and left inside walk in overnight. See stop sale
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm)
High priority/41-15-5/Warning
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. No proof of training for employee preparing food in kitchen
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer inside storage area in disrepair, does not close properly and gaskets are torn
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee water bottle in walk in cooler
Basic/12B-13-4/Warning
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed kitchen floors, around equipment such as fryers and food prep tables, soiled on floor with old food and build up of grease.
Basic/36-10-4/Warning
Mar 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket stored in handwashing sink at front counter. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed form
Intermediate/03F-10-5
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler handle and reach in freezer handles
Basic/23-24-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior surface of reach in freezer soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Employee clean and sanitized..
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open Red Bull in single door glass reach in with food to be served to customers.
Basic/12B-13-4
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand sink drain pipe not fully attached water leaking on the floor. Operator reattached.
Basic/29-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored next to con of chicken wings on prep table. Operator removed.
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination on prep table. Operator inverted
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. Observed multiple containers of fish not covered in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-12-5
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting inside mop bucket
Basic/42-01-4
Jul 1, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb under hand washing sink next to three compartment sink.
High priority/29-34-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed in front display case cheese cake, carrot cake.,red velvet, pumpkin pie. Operator labeled
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet.
Intermediate/32-11-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense shrimp mix and fish mix. Operator removed
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Majesty reach in freezer. Operator cleaned and sanitized
Basic/23-24-4/Corrected On-Site
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. In walk-in cooler. Operator discarded.
Basic/36-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen ac vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open water bottle on prep table
Basic/12B-07-4
Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in cooler gasket damaged.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken 34Fsitting in a pan out at room temperature at three compartment sink. Observed two boxes of shrimp 29F sitting out at room temperature at three compartment sink. Operator move to cooler
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Sep 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken wings stored over raw conch in the walk in cooler. Operator reorganized.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Located at the hose and splitter fitting next to triple sink.
High priority/29-34-4
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided/reviewed Big 6 poster with operator.
Intermediate/11-07-5/Corrected On-Site
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. Reviewed/Provided clean up procedure poster to operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
Person in charge unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Provided / reviewed allergen poster with operator.
Intermediate/53A-15-4/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two tanks not secured underneath food prep table at front counter.
Basic/51-11-4
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler damaged door gasket.
Basic/14-11-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Heavy buildup on equipment next to fryers in the kitchen.
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single use food containers on food prep table in kitchen. Operator inverted.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site

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.