STERLING EVENT HALL
4900 POWERLINE RD, Oakland Park FL 33309
Last inspected Nov 14, 2025 · 7 visits since August 2023
JAN 24
FEB 25
MAY 25
AUG 25
NOV 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Main kitchen at fry station-observed 15 rodent droppings on fire place prop stand. Main kitchen fry station- observed 9 rodent droppings on the floor behind fire place prop.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023047099 | Aug 16, 2023 | Jan 23, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Nov 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority7 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 18 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Make table cutting board.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Juice dispenser, wire whisk bartender holder for cut garish inside hand washing sink front line
Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Women's bathroom.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Men's bathroom Women's bathroom
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Men's bathroom and cook line.
Bathroom facility not clean. Men's bathroom and women's
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Flip top cooler cutting board
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on make table and reach in cooler and reach in freezer. Observed reach in freezer temperature 62F
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath three compartment sink
Hole in or other damage to wall. Missing tiles by mop sink
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Build up of grease on hood fans Observed can opener sleeve surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on make table and reach in cooler soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of reach in cooler
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed Flip top cooler on line and victory reach in cooler
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
Aug 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority6 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Juice dispenser, wire whisk bartender holder for cut garish inside hand washing sink front line
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips provided.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Men's Restroom Women's Restroom
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At cook line
Spray bottle containing toxic sanitizer substance not labeled. Front counter
Bathroom facility not clean. Men's Restroom
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Freezer chest x2
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cook line
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Flip top cooler
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Flip top cooler on line and victory reach in cooler
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
May 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 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 strips.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Women bathroom paper towel dispenser batteries need replacement. Men's bathroom.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Men's bathroom.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Victory 2 door reach in cooler Walk-in cooler
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
Feb 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1 2024
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dispenser battery needs replacement.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Men's bathroom.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Victory 2 door reach in.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-in cooler shelves rusted
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
Jan 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired December 1, 2023.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils in hand wash sink at front kitchen area. Operator removed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer at kitchen area.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed no boiler certification.
Aug 16, 2023Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Main kitchen liquor room- observed hole in wall at entrance door. Main kitchen at walk in cooler- observed hole in wall at walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Main kitchen- observed ice buildup in all deep freezers at cook line.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled and rusted.
Aug 16, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 8 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Main kitchen at fry station-observed 15 rodent droppings on fire place prop stand. Main kitchen fry station- observed 9 rodent droppings on the floor behind fire place prop.
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.
Dead roaches on premises. Main kitchen at exit door. Observed 1 dead roach on the floor. Main kitchen dish machine area- observed 1 dead roach on plate on speed cart.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Main kitchen liquor room- observed hole in wall at entrance door. Main kitchen at walk in cooler- observed hole in wall at walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Main kitchen- observed ice buildup in all deep freezers at cook line.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Main kitchen reach in cooler at cook line- observed employee water bottle inside reach in cooler.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled and rusted.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. No broiler report or certificate.
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.