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GALA VENUE & KOSHER CATERING

GALA VENUE & KOSHER CATERING maintains a 3.0/5 food safety rating based on 8 health department inspections in FORT LAUDERDALE. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 3 weeks ago · 8 reports on file

3423 GRIFFIN RD

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/17/2026· 3w ago

Visit ID: 13504594

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 high, 10 int, 3 basic

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above hand wash sink in ware washing area Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets at 2 door low top freezer next to ware washing area heavily soiled Warning
  • 38-04-4:Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. No lights installed in walk in cooler, walk in freezer Warning
  • 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee conducting ware washing by washing and rinsing with no sanitize step. Instructed operator and employee on setting up sanitizer sink at 100ppm chlorine. Employee sanitized wares Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Bread stored in direct contact either plastic handle thank you bags in reach in freezer. Operator discarded food items Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored above ready to eat beets and carrots in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee rinse gloved hands at hand wash sink then proceed to handle utensils and pans. Instructed employee to remove gloves and wash hands Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed with operator and provided 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. Provided to operator Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employees using hand wash sinks as dump sinks. Discussed with operator Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front cook line hand wash sink. Operator refilled Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 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. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection Warning
  • 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. Operator unable to provide for any employees Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front cook line hand wash sink. Operator refilled Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at ware washing area hand wash sink Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing green substance not labeled. Operator labeled soap and water Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water of 77F provided at cook line hand wash sink. Operator turned on hot water to 101F Corrected On-Site Warning

8/26/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10886764

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 2 int, 2 basic

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to the soda machine, 1 bottle of CO2 is not secured.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At both hand sinks in the kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the top bottom refrigerator in the kitchen, raw shell eggs were stored over ketchup, mustard and mayonnaise. The eggs were moved down. In the front, near the rest rooms, in the reach in cooler, raw shell eggs were stored over cleaned packaged beets. The eggs were moved down. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. The hand sinks next to the triple sink is obstructed by a trash can and multiple bowls stored in the sink and stacked on the trash can. The items were removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the hand sinks in next to the Coke machine. The paper towels were replaced. Corrected On-Site

6/18/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10775323

Met Inspection Standards

5 high, 2 int, 2 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - 1 box of onions stored on floor under prep table on cook line. Cook placed on a shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees next to oven and next to soda machine.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Bottle of cleaner improperly stored on shelf above prep table at cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook went into dining room and when entering cook line wiped his hands on his pants and put gloves on without washing hands.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef stored over eggplant in 3 door glass cooler. Operator removed ground beef. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-38-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Cooked Corn 50F, can was opened yesterday and placed in glass door cooler in dining room last night. More than 4 hours ago.
  • 03D-06-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Cooked Corn 50F, can was opened yesterday and placed in glass door cooler in dining room last night. More than 4 hours ago.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink next to soda machine. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing cleaner not labeled next to hand sink and over prep table on cook line. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site

4/23/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 10775049

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

2/7/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8728795

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 int, 3 basic

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At the bar
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Over the prep table
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Under the dry storage rack, cans of garbanzo beans were stored on the floor. The cans were moved to the shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • 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. Warning

4/10/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8607752

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

2/7/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8549544

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 3 int

  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the HOTPOINT reach in cooler, the raw eggs were stored directly above the cut cabbage. The eggs were moved Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths.
  • 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. Warning

11/9/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8283700

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