U KNOW RESTAURANT
290 S SR 7, Hollywood FL 33023 · 5612519282
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sauces; Cooked Vegetables (52-53F - Cold Holding); Bean Sprouts (48-50F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit less than 4 hours. Manager moved items to double doors reach in cooler to quick chill. Observed gasket torn.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed Jeung Meneghel ServeSafe #20393321 Expired 3/25/26.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in multiple cold holding units.
- From initial inspection : Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Observed surface mounted wiring (Romex) and surface mounted outlet box's in dining area. Referred to AHJ for review.
Jul 22, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed Jeung Meneghel ServeSafe #20393321 Expired 3/25/26.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee hand washing sink in kitchen, blocked with bowls. Operator removed.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed operator has a "POOL" chlorine test kit. Needs a food range test kit.
Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Observed 2 dogs kept on premises.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple items all multiple days since production, no date marks. Pork soup 25-36 hours, Kimchi 48 and 96 hours since production.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle in bulk rice container. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. Observed bulk rice and fryer shortening both stored directly on the floor.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in multiple cold holding units.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in public restroom.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towel and no sanitizer solution. Operator provided.
Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Observed surface mounted wiring (Romex) and surface mounted outlet box's in dining area. Referred to AHJ for review.
Nov 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine chemical test kit.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Container of oil stored on floor in kitchen. Manager elevated.
Sep 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Chlorine chemical test kit.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Sep 8, 2025Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Chlorine chemical test kit.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No hot running water at mop sink.
Dec 4, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Trays of raw pork stored above bags of vegetables and containers of sauces in double doors reach in cooler. Manager inverted.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top- Cooked ground beef (47F - Cold Holding. Per Manager food items in unit less than 4 hours from reach in cooler. Item not prepared or portioned today. Manager moved to reach in cooler to quick chill.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer 250ppm. Manager remade to 100 ppm.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cutting board and sponges in hands washing sink in kitchen. Manager removed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hands washing sink in kitchen used as dump sink. Manager removed ground red peppers from sink during inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Manager provided during inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in flip tops lower reach in in disrepair.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water 76F. Manager removed water and cleaned utensils.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves of double doors reach in cooler in kitchen
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on prep table in kitchen. Manager stored in sanitizer bucket.
Jul 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sauces; Cooked Vegetables (52-53F - Cold Holding); Bean Sprouts (48-50F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit less than 4 hours. Manager moved items to double doors reach in cooler to quick chill. Observed gasket torn.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk per Manager opened 3.days ago not date marked. Manager date marked 07-07.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cutting board stored in hands washing sink in kitchen. Manager removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Manager provided.
Ceiling tile missing. 2 in kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in both reach ins under flip tops.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1) Stove top soiled with grease and food debris. 2) Inside reach in cooler across from stove soiled. 3) 2 Doors reach in cooler shelves soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on prep table in kitchen. Manager stated in sanitizer bucket.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Manager labeled squeeze bottle of oil.
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.