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FIREFLY RESTAURANT

Food safety records indicate FIREFLY RESTAURANT in COOPER CITY has 7 inspections with a 2.7/5 overall rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

4718 S FLAMINGO RD

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10885665

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed on table in front of triple sink - back pack stored on top of clean plates. Employee removed and stored item properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at microwave in front of triple sink.
  • 08B-63-4:Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed walk in cooler (trailer) in parking lot.
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed in speed rack in front of triple sink - unwashed ominous stored over cooked mushrooms. Employee removed item. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed build up of flour around dough mixer.
  • 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed build up of flour around dough mixer.
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed at reach cooler in hallway - raw lobster (not commercially packaged) stored over tiramisu dessert. Employee stored correctly. Observed at reach in freezer at cook line - raw shrimp stored over Ready to eat chicken tenders (not commercially packaged) employee stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on counter - garlic oil (71F - Cold Holding) as per employee forgot item. As per employee item held out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Employee stored item in reach in cooler.
  • 03F-04-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Observed in case - pizza by the slice not discarded after the 4 hours. As per employee item held for 4.5 hours. Employee discarded at will. See stop sale.
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed in case - pizza by the slice without proper time mark. Employee discarded at will. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at handwashing sink next to cook line - plastic container stored in sink, employee removed item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 4/30/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10800558

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-30: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/17/2025

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on walk in cooler door.
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee drinks stored on food preparation table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Pizza chef. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed employee drinks cases with drinking water stored on walk in cooler floor.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in-use knives stored between coolers. Operator removed and cleared. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs from oven door. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed bread crumbs and flour removed from their original containers not labeled. Operator label containers . Corrected On-Site
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. -Observed no time marks on pizza held using time as a public health control. Per operator, pizza cooked 20 minutes prior to the inspection. Operator correctly time marked pizza. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. -Observed employee wash his hands in 3 compartment sink and then engage in food preparation.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed utensils stored inside hand washing sink. Operator removed tongs from Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Observed 1 new employee with no reporting responsibility sign off.

Inspection Date: 7/30/2024

  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed at kitchen - employee handling food with watch on wrist. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at kitchen - employee handling food without hairnet.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hung on stove handle. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee grabbing pizza with bare hand while cutting it.
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a cooler - not all products commercially packaged. Observed at flip top cooler across from oven - raw chicken stored above chilli garlic sauce and creamer. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed at top of oven. Cheese pizza with no time mark. As per operator item held for 2 hours, operator provided time mark for remainder 2 hours. Corrected On-Site
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. As per manager no written plan. Emailed form operator.

Inspection Date: 6/7/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8647112

  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: Observed same **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 4/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8555824

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of cooking oil on floor, by storage area, employee placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooking and serving utensils on water temperature (102F), employee reheated on stove to 145F Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 3 doors- reach in cooler- raw shell eggs stored above cooked chicken wings and mozzarella cheese. Employee placed raw shell eggs on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. Poster emailed to operator **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

Inspection Date: 11/17/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8549814

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed