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TJF 140 LLC

7942 W COMMERCIAL BLVD, Lauderhill FL 33351 · 4073392222

Last inspected Jun 23, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats72
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1622145
Grade history
JUL 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
NOV 25
JUN 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found 2 small flying insects on boxes in shelf next to mop sink, in triple sink area.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

Jun 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed guacamole cold held in flip top cooler at 44F. As per operator, item transfer to unit 3 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice pack on item for quick chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed additional vacuum breaker needed at mop sink where splitter added.
High priority/29-42-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed grill brush stored inside handwashing sink at cook line.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cook line.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
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Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. -Observed box containing chips stored underneath handwashing sink in kitchen. Operator removed
Basic/08B-36-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. -Observed box with rice stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Nov 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found 2 small flying insects on boxes in shelf next to mop sink, in triple sink area.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by table in cook line area. Operator rearranged, to make hand wash sink more accessible for employees
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee speaker on shelf over two rice pots. Operator removed
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up inside 2 door lowboy reach in freezer
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet at triple sink leaking a continuous steady stream of water
Basic/29-11-4/Warning
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop not stored to dry, in mop bucket filled with water. Operator removed
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Sep 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 15, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning/Return visit Jul 15, 2025 · Time extended Time Extended
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket by ice machine not inverted
Basic/24-05-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 15, 2025 · Observed same Time Extended
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed clothing on shelf next to deli wrap and Saran Wrap
Basic/40-06-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 15, 2025 · Observed same Time Extended
Jul 2, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 50ppm)
High priority/22-43-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
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. 2) Walk in cooler; ground beef, cooked (45F - Cold Holding); shredded chicken cooked (47F - Cold Holding). As per operator food in unit not portioned or prepared, left overnight as left overs. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1)Cold table; diced tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (45F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (45F - Cold Holding). As per operator all foods not portioned or prepared today, in unit less than 4hours. Observed food in cold table/flip top, exposed to heat from the open grill. 2) Walk in cooler; ground beef, cooked (45F - Cold Holding); shredded chicken cooked (47F - Cold Holding). As per operator food in unit not portioned or prepared, left overnight as left overs. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent above front counter, build up of dust
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket by ice machine not inverted
Basic/24-05-4/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed clothing on shelf next to deli wrap and Saran Wrap
Basic/40-06-5/Warning
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 25ppm)
Basic/21-08-4/Warning
Mar 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the establishment, there are 3 ceiling vents that has an accumulation of dust.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning/Return visit Mar 26, 2025 · Observed same Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in 2 door lowboy cooler
Basic/14-69-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 26, 2025 · Observed same Time Extended
Feb 7, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 50ppm). Operator remade to properly 100ppm
High priority/22-43-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen flip top by stove and grill; diced tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding). Per operator food not portioned or prepared today, in unit less than 4hrs. Observed flip top open in front of grill upon arrival. Unit remained opened for several minutes. Operator placed in lowboy cooler for quick chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink with splitter and hose attached to faucet, no vacuum breaker
High priority/29-42-4/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. Operator unable to locate certificates
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the establishment, there are 3 ceiling vents that has an accumulation of dust.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in 2 door lowboy cooler
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Jul 8, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. flip top (right); sour cream (53F - Cold Holding). Foods not portioned or prepared today, per operator in unit less than 3hrs. Observed several sour cream bottles inside commercially packaged containers inside hotel pans. Operator moved to walk in cooler for quick chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee beverage on shelving with dry stored goods. Operator moved to a designated employee beverage area.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Feb 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Rice in Walk In Cooler cooked at 8:30 and temp at 60F at 5pm
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice in Walk In Cooler. Employee verified rice was cooked at 8:30 am Rice temp at 60F at 5pm
High priority/03A-02-5
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef thawed in plastic bucket in mop sink
Basic/06-01-5
Sep 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee washing pots and then engaged in cutting cooked chicken.
High priority/12A-07-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container being used for a scoop in container of flour
Basic/14-01-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee hat on shelf next to go containers and cup lids
Basic/40-06-5
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken handle on cook line make table.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle in contact with shredded cheese. Operator removed
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil in prep area.
Basic/21-11-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cook line.
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Repeat Violation
Working containers of flour removed from original container not identified by common name.
Basic/02D-01-5/Repeat Violation

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.