WORLD FAMOUS INC
3684 W OAKLAND PARK BLVD, Lauderdale Lakes FL 33311 · 954.254.7793
Last inspected Dec 29, 2025 · 7 visits since August 2023
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DEC 25
— STEADY
5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Provided handout to operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2015008432 | Feb 5, 2015 | Apr 10, 2015 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Dec 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed blender cup and equipment from from counter in the sink. Operator removed.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed grab n go cheesecakes not labeled. Operator provided.
Jul 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed: 1. Employee was his gloved hands and return to work. Manager immediately corrected. 2. Observed employee tie off a full trash bag, redline can, then put on fresh gloves without washing hands. Manager immediately corrected.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked shrimp and lobster (93°F) attempting to cool, on a speed rack, in the walk in cooler, covered. Cooling food requires airflow to cool at correct speed. Operator removed cover until 41F.
Nov 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in rear of kitchen used for other purposes.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on cook line equipment door handles and gaskets.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gaskets on cook line flip top coolers.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in multiple cold holding units.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed lobster and other seafood thawing at room temperature with no running water. Operator corrected and returned to cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloths not held in sanitizer solution. Operator corrected.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed single serve cheesecakes on display at grab n go cooler without proper labeling. Missing name and address of restaurant and name of item. Production date was observed.
Jul 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above cake. Operator relocated to bottom shelf.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed multiple coolers needing ambient thermometers.
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 2023 license still posted. Operator posted during inspection.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Hairnets and hats provided
Aug 17, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Label on a cake food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.
Aug 16, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee drank from open container then engaged in food preparation without washing hands. Operator reviewed proper hand washing and employee properly washed hands.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee entered kitchen from outside, put on gloves and proceeded to prepare food without washing hands. Operator reviewed proper hand washing and employee properly washed hands.
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. Cookline - left flip top - cooked chicken (43-48F); waffle mix with shell eggs and buttermilk (49-50F); milk (55F); cheese (50F); sliced deli meat (50F); raw salmon (60F). Per operator all items held in this unit overnight. No items portioned or prepared today, except chicken. Operator moved chicken to walk in to quick chill. Advised operator to refrain from using unit until such time all TCS items are maintained at 41F and below. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - left flip top - cooked chicken (43-48F); waffle mix with shell eggs and buttermilk (49-50F); milk (55F); cheese (50F); sliced deli meat (50F); raw salmon (60F). Per operator all items held in this unit overnight. No items portioned or prepared today, except chicken. Operator moved chicken to walk in to quick chill. Advised operator to refrain from using unit until such time all TCS items are maintained at 41F and below. See stop sale.
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. Provided handout to operator.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dishes in cookline hand sink. Operator removed.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 3 employees without handler certification - all filled out Food Employee Reporting Agreement during inspection.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Cookline - raw salmon (60F). Reviewed proper thawing of ROP. Item stop sale for temperature abuse. See stop sale.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Operator removed.
Label on a cake food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.
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