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SPJ LAUDERHILL

5574 W OAKLAND PARK BLVD, Lauderhill FL 33313

Last inspected May 22, 2026 · 5 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats40
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA1621189
Grade history
AUG 23
JAN 24
MAY 26
▼ IMPROVING

3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed French fries 92F-96F@ 1:10pm cooling since 11:00am on speed rack at room temperature outside walk in cooler. Operator placed rack in walk-in cooler to expedite the cooling process.
High priority/03D-01-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

May 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink next to drink cooler blocked by trash bin. Operator removed during the inspection
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At pizza station, unlabeled bottle containing sanitizer. Operator labeled "sanitizer " during the inspection.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Mar 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed French fries 92F-96F@ 1:10pm cooling since 11:00am on speed rack at room temperature outside walk in cooler. Operator placed rack in walk-in cooler to expedite the cooling process.
High priority/03D-01-5/Corrective Action Taken/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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Warning
Aug 17, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 15, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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. In walk in cooler, raw wings (50F - Cold Holding); house blue cheese dressing (50F - Cold Holding); house ranch dressing (50F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (51F - Cold Holding); buttermilk (50F - Cold Holding). Per manager cooler temperature increasing from 43F since arriving at 9:00am. Ambient thermometer reading 50F. Unsure of how long out of temperature.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler, raw wings (50F - Cold Holding); house blue cheese dressing (50F - Cold Holding); house ranch dressing (50F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (51F - Cold Holding); buttermilk (50F - Cold Holding). Per manager cooler temperature increasing since opening. Ambient thermometer reading 50F. Unsure of how long out of temperature. See stop sale. Do not use unit for TCS foods until temperature can be maintained at 41F or below.
High priority/03A-02-5
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter with attached hose at mop sink missing vacuum breaker.
High priority/29-42-4

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.