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DISCOVERY TAKE OUT RESTAURANT

DISCOVERY TAKE OUT RESTAURANT has 7 health inspections on file for its FORT LAUDERDALE location, with an overall rating of 3.6/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 4 months ago · 7 reports on file

501 West Sunrise Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33311
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

10/22/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 10905649

Met Inspection Standards

1 int

  • 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. Cut melon per operator 24-36 hours since preparation, no dates in marks.

2/24/2025· 1y ago

2 int, 4 basic

  • 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

1/16/2025· 1y 1mo ago

1 high, 2 int, 5 basic

  • 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.

10/4/2024· 1y 5mo ago

2 int, 3 basic

  • 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.

3/12/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8605766

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

3/6/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8605604

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

2/5/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8375632

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 int, 2 basic

  • 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