STORM LOUNGE 21 & RESTAURANT LLC
377 N SR 7 STE 101, Plantation FL 33317
Last inspected Oct 17, 2025 · 10 visits since November 2023
FEB 24
JUL 24
SEP 24
MAY 25
OCT 25
— STEADY
5 inspections within 27 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found -Observed 2 live flying insects landing on walls next to dishwashing area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $2,040
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025089878 | Oct 17, 2025 | Jun 23, 2026 | $800 |
| 2--2019033678 | Jun 11, 2019 | Aug 5, 2019 | $200 |
| 2--2015053355 | Nov 18, 2015 | Apr 14, 2016 | $1,040 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Oct 17, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over peppers and lettuces in reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Pork (49F - Cold Holding); goat meat (51F - Cold Holding); turkey (55F - Cold Holding). As per operator, all items cooked and stored in refrigerator from yesterday. No item removed from unit since. See stop sale.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Oct 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over peppers and lettuces in reach in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Pork (49F - Cold Holding); goat meat (51F - Cold Holding); turkey (55F - Cold Holding). As per operator, all items cooked and stored in refrigerator from yesterday. No item removed from unit since.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Pork (49F - Cold Holding); goat meat (51F - Cold Holding); turkey (55F - Cold Holding). As per operator, all items cooked and stored in refrigerator from yesterday. No item removed from unit since. See stop sale.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front line. Operator replenished.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator purchase chlorine sanitizer during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on pickles stored in refrigerator. Per operator, item made from yesterday more than 24 hours.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Observed employees personal foods stored in refrigerator not identified from restaurant foods.
Stored food not covered. Observed an uncovered container with flour at dry storage area. Operator covered.
May 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of black substance buildup on cutting board at prep area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with drinks stored on floor at frontline.
May 28, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found -Observed 2 live flying insects landing on walls next to dishwashing area.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked goat meat (64F - Cold Holding); cooked turkey (67F - Cold Holding); rice (63F - Cold Holding); black beans (55F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (59F - Cold Holding). As per operator, all food items placed in unit from yesterday. Items didn't removed from unit since.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked goat meat (64F - Cold Holding); cooked turkey (67F - Cold Holding); rice (63F - Cold Holding); black beans (55F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (59F - Cold Holding). As per operator, all food items placed in unit from yesterday. Items didn't removed from unit since. See stop sale
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of black substance buildup on cutting board at prep area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on cooked turkey, rice, beans, chicken and goat meat stored in true refrigerator. Per operator, items cooked more than 24 hours ago.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. -Observed true reach in cooler ambient temperature at 55F.
Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with drinks stored on floor at frontline.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units throughout establishment.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Observed interior of Grista freezer soiled with accumulation of old food residue.
Standing water in bottom of true reach-in-cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Sep 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed tomatoes in Daewoo refrigerator.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in reach is freezer.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked rice cold held in refrigerator at 64F and beans at 58F. Per operator, both items placed in unit from overnight. Item did not removed since. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked rice cold held in refrigerator at 64F and beans at 58F. Per operator, both items placed in unit from overnight. Item did not removed since. See stop sale.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front line.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on cooked rice and beans stored in refrigerator. Both items cooked on 09/23/2024.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -Observed water dripping from ceiling in dining room.
Food stored on floor. -Observed bag with rice stored on dry storage floor.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. -Observed standing water in hand wash sink at front line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on walls at 3 compartment sink.
Sep 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 16, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed in freezer, food in non food grade bags.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple containers with no date marks, stew turkey, stew chicken griot, etc. Operator states more than 24 hours.
Jul 17, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed in freezer, food in non food grade bags.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. No chlorine test strips available.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips on site.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple containers with no date marks, stew turkey, stew chicken griot, etc. Operator states more than 24 hours.
Feb 8, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over lettuces in walk-in cooler
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Observed raw chicken stored over raw fish in walk in cooler.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on various foods items stored in walk-in cooler from 02/06/2024.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observed employee cellular phone stored on shelves next to clean food containers. Operator removed
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. -Observed fly sticky tape hanging in food storage area.
Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on walk in cooler floor.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop with handle stored in sugar container.
Stored food not covered. -Observed several uncovered containers with TCS foods stored in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork thawing at room temperature in 3 compartment sink. Operator placed items underneath running water.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar removed from the original container not identified by common name.
Nov 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Observed cases with raw shell eggs stored over unwashed produces in walk-in cooler.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At handwash sink in kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on various cooked food items stored in walk-in cooler. Items cooked and stored in walk-in cooler more than 24 hours.
Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on walk-in cooler and freezer floor.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup inside microwave.
Stored food not covered. -Observed a uncovered container with sugar in kitchen area. Operator covered
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed sugar removed from the original container not identified by common name.
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