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UPTOWN 66

Health inspection records show UPTOWN 66 in HALLANDALE BEACH has 8 inspections with a food safety rating of 2.6/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

801 N FEDERAL HWY UNITS 109-110

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13577224

  • 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above prep area in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: Next unannounced **Time Extended**
  • 01C-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining Oyster tags for 90 days. Current supply tagged. Operator unable to provide tags at time of inspection Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: Operator provided recent tags. Next unannounced **Time Extended**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Not provided for new employees Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: Next unannounced **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 11/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13522923

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above prep area in kitchen Warning
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer tested at 0ppm quaternary. Operate remade and retested at 200 ppm quaternary Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Container if medicine store on ledge of ice machine. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 live small flying insects hovering and landing in hand wash sink at bar area. Observed approximately 5 live small flying insects landing on bar mat on top of bar at bar. Observed 2 live small flying insects landing on clean beverage cups, drink shaker cup at bar. Instructed operator to make wares to ware washing area Observed approximately 4 live small flying insects landing on cup of bar utensils at bar. Instructed operator to move to washing area. Observed 2 live small insects landing on citrus squeezer at bar area. Instructed operator to move to ware washing area Observed 2 live small flying insects landing on cutting board at bar. Instructed operator to move to ware washing area. Observed approximately 4 live small flying insects hovering and not landing at beer taps at bar area. Observed approximately 3 live small flying insects hovering at mop sink in ware washing area in kitchen. Observed 1 live small flying insect landing on clean baking sheet in ware storage area in kitchen Admin Complaint
  • 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee conducted ware washing at three compartment sink and sanitizer tested at 0ppm quaternary. Sanitizer not connected to dispenser. Operator connected and tested at 200ppm quaternary. Instructed operator to sanitize wares **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Salsa prepared in establishment date marked 11-6 in cook line flip top cooler. Cooked mushrooms date marked 11-10 in walk in cooler. Cooked pickled onions date marked 10-30 in walk in cooler. See stop sale. Warning
  • 01C-02-4:Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining Oyster tags for 90 days. Current supply tagged. Operator unable to provide tags at time of inspection Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bin on utensils stored on top of hand wash sink at ware washing area. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen, ware washing area hand wash sink. Operator provided napkins **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 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. Not provided for new employees Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand washing sink. Operator refilled Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 11/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13522629

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10882782

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine Warning
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food dust and mold-like substance.. In kitchen. Warning
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing dangling bracelets Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In kitchen. Sign provided to operator. Warning
  • 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee after returning from outside through exit door proceeded to washed hands but failed to apply soap . Employee than grabbed a clean container to continue food preparation. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw beef stored above uncovered tray of Cooked Beef and cheese wraps in Triple doors reach in Cooler under flip top in cook line. Employee inverted. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Replaced during inspection. Corrected On-Site 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. Warning

Inspection Date: 12/2/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8840360

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in flip top lower reach in cooler in disrepair.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris, dirt. Lower shelf under prep table next to ice machine soiled.
  • 03G-53-1:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. ROP cooked Chicken wings not date marked or time marked. Employee labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Blue Cheese Crumbles (47F); Feta Cheese (48F).Per chef food items in unit less than 4 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed lower gasket on side where cheeses are stored in disrepair. Chef moved to walk in to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 05-07-4:Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.

Inspection Date: 7/24/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8733692

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lowboy against wall in kitchen gasket torn.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep Table - Water Temperature 90F. Cook stored on Flat top to boil. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on prep tables throughout kitchen. Cook stored in sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw shell eggs stored above container of Cooked Ribs in walk in cooler. Cook inverted. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/30/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8440684

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hat during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of small toaster oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee opened water bottle stored on top shelf in cooler. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Manager provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chef labeled vinegar spray bottle during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/10/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8355294

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water cup on prep counter by cookline- operator removed.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee at cookline handling bee Pattie's - no hair restraint- operator provided. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler - utensil used to serve avocado- in standing water of 42F- educated operator- employee removed for water. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At cookline flip top cooler- in use avocados with stickers still attached- educated operator- employee removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At dry storage area- Raw shell eggs 80F- cold holding- operator states food not prepared or portioned today- food left out at room temperature- food out of temperature for 4 hours- operator placed in walk in freezer to quick chill. At cookline flip top cooler - shredded cheese 58-62F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- left out at room temperature- food out of temperature for 45 minutes- operator placed in reach in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At handwash sink by three compartment sink - strainer and strainer holding device inside handwash sink.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At cookline prep area- spray bottle with cleaner inside not labeled- operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation