VICKIES RESTAURANT & LOUNGE INC
2439 N STATE RD 7, Lauderhill FL 33313 · 9547368917
Last inspected Apr 1, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect at rear open door of kitchen. Flying insect flew out back door. Operator closed door.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023025574 | Apr 17, 2023 | Jun 14, 2023 | $360 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Apr 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles chipped in kitchen
Plumbing system in disrepair. Leak from pipe in triple sink and at hand sink in kitchen
Sep 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge-Rupert Simpson
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At kitchen prep table, cutting board with visible grooves, no longer cleanable. Operator discarded..
Mar 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -Observed hotel and restaurant license expired on 12/01/2024. Operator renewed his license during inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw chicken stored over butter in true freezer.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed a food container stored in handwashing sink at front line.
Ceiling tile missing in kitchen next to fire suppression system.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Observed floor tiles in disrepairs throughout kitchen.
Food stored on floor. -Observed a bag with onions stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed and stored properly.
Mar 27, 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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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Jul 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 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 in freezer chest raw chicken feet on top of a bag of mixed vegetables not all commercial packaged operator inverted.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Taniesha T Simpson Henry 05/13/2019
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator had whole meat thermometer.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Located in kitchen operated provided
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed stainless steel bowl with no handle used to dispense rice
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open plastic water bottle stored in atosa reach in
Working containers of food flour removed from original container not identified by common name.
May 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed stainless bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on prep area has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. By three compartment sink
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By reach in cooler.
May 13, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect at rear open door of kitchen. Flying insect flew out back door. Operator closed door.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried fish (91F - Hot Holding); fried chicken leg (110F - Hot Holding); cabbage (91F - Hot Holding); jerk chicken legs (110F - Hot Holding) sitting on top of the steam table. Per operator held less than one hour. Operator reheated items to 165F.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored in hand washing sink in kitchen. Operator removed.
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed inside left side and front lip.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed stainless bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on prep area has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. By three compartment sink
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By reach in cooler.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature of 84F. Operator discarded water.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open water bottle in Atosa reach in cooler. Operator removed
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mops wet nesting on floor next to ice machine
Jan 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on December 1, 2023 less than 60 days.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shrimp over bag of carrots and garlic. Observed raw shell eggs over shredded cabbage and carrots. Operator placed items on lower shelf.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic bottles of coconut water being stored in hand washing sink at front counter. Operator removed
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator unable to locate thermometer has to purchase another one.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed stainless steel bowl with no handle to scoop rice.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exterior screen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple tiles missing in kitchen.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature 70F on table next to stove.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator poster
Aug 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 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. Bulletin printed and provided.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Employee unable to locate probe thermometer.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in bottle under front counter hand sink.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed wash sink set up in middle compartment of triple sink. Employee drained sink, cleaned, and remade wash sink in proper order.
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.