DISCOVERY TAKE OUT RESTAURANT
501 West Sunrise Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33311
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/24/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Repeat Violation
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken wings cooked 72 hours prior, no date mark. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/24/2025 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 1/16/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at rear kitchen door. Repeat Violation
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed buildup of debris in all corners.
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink drain in disrepair.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw snapper above raw vegetables in reach in cooler. Operator relocated to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator unable to provide for inspection. Repeat Violation
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken (per operator) more than 48 hours, no date.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/16/2025 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 10/4/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand washing sink drain in disrepair.
- 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed spinach with no date mark. Operator states more than 24-36 hours.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/4/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 3/12/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/12/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/6/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/6/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/5/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
2
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2023 license displayed.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fry oil jugs stored on the floor. Repeat Violation
- 16-33-4:Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Repeat Violation
- 35A-11-4:Intermediate - Evidence of feeding stray/wild animals - food/water bowls provided outside. Evidence of stray cats being fed. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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.Repeat Violation Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/5/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 2 basic).