TJF 154 LLC
3357 SHERIDAN ST, Hollywood FL 33021 · 954-987-5509
Last inspected Jun 18, 2026 · 11 visits since March 2024
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12-1-2025
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2022005346 | Dec 29, 2021 | Feb 18, 2022 | $400 |
| 2--2021041693 | Jul 30, 2021 | Oct 6, 2021 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelving units in walk in cooler soiled with mold like build up.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. On walk in cooler, tray of raw chicken above raw prepped shrimp. Manager rearranged to properly separate.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In SIDE FLIPTOP UPPER - portioned sour cream (48F - Cold Holding); house salsa (52F - Cold Holding); house guacamole with tomato (51F - Cold Holding) LOWER - portioned sour cream (52F - Cold Holding).
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In SIDE FLIPTOP UPPER - portioned sour cream (48F - Cold Holding); house salsa (52F - Cold Holding); house guacamole with tomato (51F - Cold Holding) LOWER - portioned sour cream (52F - Cold Holding). Per manager items not prepared or portioned today and in unit more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage container on shelf with dry goods. Manager removed container.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelving units in walk in cooler soiled with mold like build up.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
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Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee entered establishment and washed hands before starting shift work. Inspector immediately washed hands in same sink and dispenser was empty. Manger replaced soap. Employee rewashed hands.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12-1-2025
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cookline fliptop upper cooler, diced tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding). Per employee unknown when prepped and placed in unit after lunch rush. Observed tomatoes double panned and above chill line of unit. Employee changed pans and replaced tomatoes in cooler to rechill.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. In salsa fliptop unit upper, portioned sour cream (46F - Cooling from 11-11:30am) and lower - portioned sour cream (47F - Cooling from 11-11:30am). Manager removed lids from cups and placed in walk in cooler to continue chilling to 41F.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In holder by chip container, queso cheese sauce (108F - Hot Holding). Per manager in unit from approximately 11:00-11:30am. Manager placed in steamer to reheat to 165F and increased temperature to holder.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At back hand sink by walk in cooler. Manager replaced.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle by mop sink. Manager labeled as general cleaner.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages on shelf above open boxes of to go containers in back storage area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Water in bottom of cookline fliptop cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rusted shelving units in walk in cooler.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink tested at 0ppm quaternary. Sanitizer empty. Operator replaced and retested at 400ppm quaternary. Operator re sanitized wares initially in sanitizer
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee used spray nozzle at ware washing area with gloved hands, then proceeded to handle bag of raw shrimp for cooking then removed gloves and washed hands. Discussed proper times to wash hands with employee
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing purple substance not labeled, operator labeled degreaser
Accumulation of dead insects in control devices. Observed at UV control device installed above back door. Not over any food preparation/storage areas
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, in flip top cooler on cook line.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Operator remade sanitizer after replacing sanitizer. Retested at 400ppm quaternary
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed container of medicine stored on shelf above prep table. Operator properly stored
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at area around soda nozzles at front counter
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager on duty unable to provide proof of manager certification
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line hand wash sink. Operator refilled
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hat
Food stored in a prohibited area. Pan of taco shells stored on top garbage can on cook line. Operator removed
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at cook line flip top, keg cooler at front counter
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef thawing in standing water in prep area. Operator turned on cold running water
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Exterior of rice cooker soiled. Operator cleaned and sanitized. Area around soda nozzles at front counter drink station soiled
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed throughout
Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine door in poor repair
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under cook line equipment
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Rice scoop stored on top of soiled rice cooker exterior. Operator removed scoop, cleaned and sanitized rice cooker
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in prep area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Stove burners soiled
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked beef cooling for approximately 1 hour at 1:30 (79F-93F - Cooling); cooked beef 2:10 (73F-81F - Cooling). Item being cooled on speed rack at room temperature. Speed rack moved to walk in cooler during inspection.
Accumulation of dead insects in control devices. Observed at UB light above back door. Not above any food storage/prep areas
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at corner under hood on cook line
Food stored on floor. Containers of raw beef stored on floor in prep area. Employee moved to shelf
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at front counter keg cooler
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Baseboard tile missing behind stove and in disrepair.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Light shield missing at light fixture in dishwashing area.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top: shredded cheese (58F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (58F - Cold Holding); sour cream (66F - Cold Holding) in unit less than 4 hours. Observed food stored above fill line. Food not prepared or portioned today. Operator iced all items.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. steam Table: cooked chicken (127-135F - Hot Holding); cooked beans (127-141F - Hot Holding); cooked beans (138F); cooked rice (110-141F - Hot Holding) per operator in unit less than 4 hours. Observed foods doubled pan and water level was low. Operator added water to steam table and reheated to 165F. 2. Chip and salsa station: cheese sauce (127F - Hot Holding); enchilada sauce (118F - Hot Holding). Per operator prepared less than 4 hours ago. Water level low and observed double panned. Operator added water item.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pitcher in sink next to flip top. Operator removed.
Baseboard tile missing behind stove and in disrepair.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Food stored on floor. Oil canister stored on kitchen floor by ice machine. Operator corrected.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
Light shield missing at light fixture in dishwashing area.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice hot held at 123F in steam table. Per operator, rice reheated in microwave to over 165F and then transfer to steam table 1.5 hours before the inspection. Operator reheat to 172F.
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink at front line used as dump sink, evidence by waste ice found inside.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Observed case with beef 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 cheese containers. Operator removed scoops
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield missing in prep station.
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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. Inspector provided Vomit Diarrhea Clean Up Plan via email.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold-like substance at interior of ice machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of debris on equipment doors throughout.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed heavily soiled cardboard on floor at cook-line. Operator removed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored at bar area prep area. Operator removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal speaker and vape on prep table next to open working bag of tortillas. Operator removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked containers wet nesting at equipment storage area. Operator separated to air dry.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed tongs stored between use at area under grill with accumulated food debris. Operator placed in clean sanitized bin.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of single serve cups stored on floor at back kitchen area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of debris and dust on walls throughout.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers of oil, sauce, seasoning not in original packaging not labeled. Operator printed and placed labels on each.
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.