SPICE RESTO LOUNGE
1934 HOLLYWOOD BLVD, Hollywood FL 33020 · 9549233888
Last inspected Mar 2, 2026 · 8 visits since March 2024
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 30 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 20 small flying insects landed / around bar mat at end of bar closest to front door of establishment.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In chest freezer beside dish machine, portioned bagged raw chicken on top of bags of fries. Manager rearranged for proper separation.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holster at center bar has mold like buildup.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle by dish machine. Manager unsure of substance and dumped out.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup in bulk cayenne spice container. Manager removed.
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks behind bar west side not secured. Manager replaced chain to secure.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling tile around cooling lines by walk in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air conditioning register by ice machines has heavy dust buildup.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets in kitchen not inverted. Manager inverted.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall on column by cook line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At west side bar hand sink.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelving has heavy mold like buildup.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Two soda gun holsters missing drain lines.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Extinguisher at end of bar west side in undercharged zone.
Mar 2, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Operator cleaned and sanitized
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. butter (78F - Cold Holding) being held at room temperature over night.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (78F - Cold Holding) being held at room temperature over night. See Stop Sale
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Establishment serves ceviche using raw fish which is not heated. Consumer advisory posted, menu does not indicate ceviche is served raw
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen when hand wash sink. Operator provided
Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine lid in poor repair
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Floor drain at ware washing area has very slow draining water
Stored food not covered. Cooked rice in walk in cooler not covered, operator covered
May 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun soiled at bar
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing white substance at bar not labeled. Operator labeled bar top cleaner
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelving soiled. Discussed with operator
May 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelving soiled
Mar 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit provided for ware washing machine
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection
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.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelving soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at 2 bar beer cooler
Mar 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 25, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 20 small flying insects landed / around bar mat at end of bar closest to front door of establishment.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1) In walk in cooler, sheet pan with non commercially wrapped raw steaks and tubes of raw ground beef above container of cooked wings. 2) In grey fridge by cook line, container of raw burgers and raw filet mignonette above container of cooked beans and cooked chicken. Manager rearranged all items to properly separate.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple soda guns with mold like buildup and two soda gun holders with mold like buildup at bar.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle by dish machine and two bottles at end of bar in west side dining area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like buildup on baffles in both ice machines.
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.