TASTEBUDS CUSTOM CATERING, LLC
4072 NE 5 TERR, Oakland Park FL 33334 · 954-801-6316
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 6971 W BROWARD BLVD, Plantation — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels used to line bottom of pepper container in the flip top cooler. Operator removed paper towels.
Cold holding unit used to store cook-chill/sous vide ROP food that is held more than 48 hours does not have a continuous electronic monitoring system to record time and temperature.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front handwashing sink with a cup stored in it. Operator removed cup from sink.
Operator not able to provide monitoring, verification and corrective action records required to be maintained by the approved Process Waiver or HACCP plan.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chemicals. As per operator, chemical is sanitizer. Operator labeled properly.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in the reach in freezer. Operator stored properly.
Mar 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 2, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 6971 W BROWARD BLVD, Plantation — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 23, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
Recorded at 6971 W BROWARD BLVD, Plantation — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink at the right side of the cook line blocked by a steam table.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment properly using Time as a Public Health Control but were missing the written procedures. Inspector emailed operator the written procedures.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chemicals at the front counter. As per operator, chemical is sanitizer. Operator labeled properly.
Nov 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Oct 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 6971 W BROWARD BLVD, Plantation — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef out of its commercial packaging stored over ready to eat shrimp in the 3 door freezer in near the walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink at bar with dishes stored in it. Operator removed dishes, cleaned and sanitized the handwashing sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle in the kitchen with a toxic chemical inside. As per operator, chemical is bleach. Operator properly labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl without a handle used to dispense several types of spices under the sake dispenser. Operator removed bowls.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed in back office area a CO2 tank not properly secured.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed several metal containers with wet nesting. Operator stored to allow air drying.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed container of salt with the handle of the scoop in direct contact with the food. Operator removed handle from contact with the food.
Feb 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 6971 W BROWARD BLVD, Plantation — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine 10 Ppm. Operator primed. Rechecked 100 Ppm
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips. Operator ordered during time of inspection.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator stated thermometer just broke only had infrared thermometer.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with no handle used to dispense panko. Operator removed
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired on December 1 2024
Food stored on floor. Observed box of chicken stored on the floor in walk-in cooler operator elevated.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature 73F in plastic container next to rice cooker. Operator discarded water.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Email poster to operator.
Nov 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Oct 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 6971 W BROWARD BLVD, Plantation — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by food cart
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink next to 3 Compartment sink. Employee replaced paper towel
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Food stored in a prohibited area. Reach in cooler stored unlocked between bathrooms Manager locked cooler
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees Handwashing sink next to 3 Compartment sink, and both unisex restroom
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Mar 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 6971 W BROWARD BLVD, Plantation — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler, raw eggs were stored over the ramen broths. The eggs were moved to the bottom shelf.
Oct 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 6971 W BROWARD BLVD, Plantation — this licence has since moved.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef, not commercially packaged, stored over fries, not commercially packaged, inside reach in freezer in kitchen. Operator properly stored.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed Boba stored at server station without time mark. Per operator, food put on time approximately 1 hour prior to inspection. Operator put time mark on boba.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Reviewed and provided employee reporting agreement form to operator.
Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Observed probe thermometer 70°F + range, stored in kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance inside ice machine in kitchen.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. 1) Observed scoop stored inside ice bin at server station, handle in contact with ice. Operator properly stored. 2) Observed scoop stored inside ice machine in kitchen, handle I contact with ice. Operator properly stored.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between lowboy cooler and flip top cooler at cook line. Operator removed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Observed spoons stored in 84°F standing water at server station. Operator dumped water. 2) Observed spoons stored in 80°F standing water at cook line. Operator dumped water.
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.