TOP NOTCH DELICATESSEN & CATERING
5712 W HALLANDALE BEACH BLVD, Hollywood FL 33023 · 305-308-0708
Last inspected Feb 13, 2026 · 12 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1) 1 live rodent in storage area entrance of kitchen. 2) 1 dead rodent under prep table in kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $2,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025003237 | Jan 13, 2025 | Jul 14, 2025 | $800 |
| 2--2024006137 | Jan 16, 2024 | May 8, 2024 | $800 |
| 2--2023040291 | Jul 10, 2023 | Jan 12, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Feb 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed Raw shell eggs on top shelf above vegetables.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed brown stew chicken, oxtails, roast chicken, per operator all 25-36 hours since preparation. Operator applied date marks.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Observed broken hinge on chest freezer. Extreme acceleration of ice.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed extensive buildup of ice in chest freezer due to broken hinge.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris in reach in coolers.
Oct 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked Chicken (50F - Cooling). Per Manager food item in unit overnight. Item not prepare or portioned today. See Stop sale
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Reach in cooler next to exit door. Cooked Chicken (50F - Cooling). Per Manager food item in unit overnight. Item not prepare or portioned today. See Stop sale
Ice buildup in chest freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Steam Table soiled with food debris.
Mar 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Bag of marinated raw chicken stored above container of cooked chicken in large chest freezer in kitchen. Manager moved raw chicken to another cooler.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Water leaking from pipe and faucet handle in kitchen.
Mar 12, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 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.
Jan 13, 2025Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 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.
Jan 9, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 8 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1) 7 live roaches in paper towel dispenser above employees handwashing sink in kitchen. 2) 2 live roaches on floor under prep table in kitchen. 3) 3 live roaches in employees handwashing sink in kitchen. 4) 2 live roaches on wall behind three compartment sink in kitchen. 5) 2 live roaches in unplugged Chest cooler front counter.
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. True double doors-; Cooked beef Oxtails (46F - Cold Holding); Cooked Rice (45-46F - Cold Holding); Cooked Beans (45F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed ice buildup in unit. See Stop Sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. True double doors-; Cooked beef Oxtails (46F - Cold Holding); Cooked Rice (45-46F - Cold Holding); Cooked Beans (45F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed ice buildup in unit. See Stop Sale
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.
4 Ceiling tiles with water damage in dining room.
Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches in standing water under the employee handwashing sink at entrance of kitchen.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Water leaking from pipe at employee handwashing sink in kitchen.
Sep 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Bags of raw Salmon stored above container of cooked meat sauce in reach in cooler next to Frigidaire freezer. Manager moved raw salmon to reach in freezer.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 4 Ceiling tile with water damage in dining room.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. 1 light shield damage in dining room.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves on rack in kitchen soiled. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe leaking at Hands washing sink in kitchen.
Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Behind kitchen exit door next to unplugged freezer and Refrigerator.
Vent soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan in kitchen soiled.
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink entrance of kitchen. Manager provided.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door in kitchen.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. 2 light shields front counter.
Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Behind kitchen exit door next to unplugged freezer and Refrigerator.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Wet wiping cloth soiled. Employee discarded.
Jan 17, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Light shield damaged/in disrepair. 2 light shields damaged front counter.
Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Front of kitchen, entrance of kitchen and back of establishment not Maintained clean and organized
Water leaking from pipe. Hand washing sink in kitchen.
Jan 16, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 13 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1) 1 live rodent in storage area entrance of kitchen. 2) 1 dead rodent under prep table in kitchen.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1) 5 rodent droppings on shelf next to storage area at kitchen entrance. 2) 5 rodent droppings on shelves next to hand washing sink away from kitchen.
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. True triple doors reach in-; Cooked chicken (48-50F - Cold Holding); Cooked rice (51F - Cold Holding); Cooked goat (47-49F - Cold Holding). Per Cook food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed unit leaking water. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. True triple doors reach in-; Cooked chicken (48-50F - Cold Holding); Cooked rice (51F - Cold Holding); Cooked goat (47-49F - Cold Holding). Per Cook food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed unit leaking water. See stop sale
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Commercial soap dispenser stored in employee hand washing sink in kitchen. Manager removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 4 ceiling tiles front counter in disrepair.
Exterior window has a gap that opens to the outside in kitchen.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. 2 light shields damaged front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler lower shelf soiled. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Screen in window torn/in poor repair - vermin present.
Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Front of kitchen, entrance of kitchen and back of establishment not Maintained clean and organized
Triple doors reach in cooler in kitchen in poor repair. Instructed Manager not to stored TCS items in unit.
Water leaking from pipe. Hand washing sink in kitchen.
Jul 11, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 10, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. True Double door reach in-; Cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding); Cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit over 4 hours. Items not prepared nor portioned today. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. True Double door reach in-; Cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding); Cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit over 4 hours. Items not prepared nor portioned today. See stop sale
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair dining room area.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair in dining room
Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelf under prep table next to triple sink. Chef covered with aluminum foil.
Storage area not maintained clean and organized across from kitchen, next to kitchen and back of establishment.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on prep table throughout kitchen. Chef stored in sanitizer bucket.
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.