DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

AKI E RESTAURANT BAR

1840 Harrison Street
Hollywood, Florida, 33020
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 7/17/2025

Inspection #: 3603376

Inspection Date: 3/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10758733

  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in glass chest freezer Warning
  • 35B-09-4:Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. 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 container of cooked pasta in Continental reach in cooler in ware washing area. Employee inverted. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip Top- ; Block Cheese (54F - Cold Holding); Cooked Pork (52F - Cold Holding). Per cook food items in unit less than 4 hours from walk in cooler. Items not prepared or portioned today. Cook stored in reach in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. 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 Admin Complaint
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Cook provided. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Employee labeled degreaser spray bottle during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 1/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10759156

  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in prep room next to triple sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: Next unannounced **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10758311

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 10+ dead roaches behind and inside back of flip top cooler in prep room Observed 2 dead roaches on shelving holding dry storage items on main cook line. Observed 1 dead roach on wall behind fire extinguisher on main cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: Observed 6 dead roaches **Time Extended**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in prep room next to triple sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches inside of not in use 1 door white reach in freezer in back storage room. Observed 1 live roach on wall at back storage room behind reach in freezer. Observed 1 live roach on step leading from back storage room to prep room. Observed 4 live roaches on ground behind glass slide top reach in freezer in prep room. Observed 4 live roaches on ground and behind 2 door glass slider reach in cooler in prep room Observed 3 live roaches inside of corner of 2 tier shelf holding clean wares in prep room. Observed 4 live roaches inside of back right wheel of flip top cooler in prep room Observed approximately 5 live roaches inside of gap of right corner cove molding next to steam table on main cook line. Observed 1 live roach on electrical wire at wall next to steam table on main cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: Observed 9 live roaches **Time Extended**
  • 35A-23-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed large build up of roach droppings inside of not in use 1 door white reach in freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: Observed roach excrement inside of not in use reach in freezer **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: **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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8740604

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 10+ dead roaches behind and inside back of flip top cooler in prep room Observed 2 dead roaches on shelving holding dry storage items on main cook line. Observed 1 dead roach on wall behind fire extinguisher on main cook line Warning
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in prep room next to triple sink Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Prescription medication stored on shelf above cook line with single service items, operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked rice, Cooked rice and beans stored in direct contact with plastic handle to go bag in walk in cooler Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches inside of not in use 1 door white reach in freezer in back storage room. Observed 1 live roach on wall at back storage room behind reach in freezer. Observed 1 live roach on step leading from back storage room to prep room. Observed 4 live roaches on ground behind glass slide top reach in freezer in prep room. Observed 4 live roaches on ground and behind 2 door glass slider reach in cooler in prep room Observed 3 live roaches inside of corner of 2 tier shelf holding clean wares in prep room. Observed 4 live roaches inside of back right wheel of flip top cooler in prep room Observed approximately 5 live roaches inside of gap of right corner cove molding next to steam table on main cook line. Observed 1 live roach on electrical wire at wall next to steam table on main cook line Warning
  • 35A-23-4:High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed large build up of roach droppings inside of not in use 1 door white reach in freezer Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter, kitchen, prep area, ware washing area hand wash sinks. Operator provided for kitchen area hand wash sink **Corrective Action Taken** 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
  • 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. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter, kitchen, prep area, ware wash in area, hand wash sinks. Operaotor provided Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing blue, red substances not labeled Warning

Inspection Date: 6/7/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8660279

  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing wrist watch at cookline while preparing foods. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer bucket throughout kitchen and prep room. Operator placed cloth in sanitizer. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not properly marked. Operator marked with proper name. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw pork stored in direct contact in yellow Sedano bags and white thank you bags at 2 door freezer in prep area. Operator corrected. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk- In cooler: shredded cheese (50F); raw beef (51F); Per Operator in unit overnight. Food not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk- In cooler: shredded cheese (50F); raw beef (51F); Per Operator in unit overnight. Food not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wet wiping solution over 300PPM. Operator remade now 50-100ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing station at prep station room. Operator replaced. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 4/24/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8659895

  • 13-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee on cook line wearing fabric bracelet. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-24: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. 1) Bulk containers of sugar, rice, flour, and beans on floor in kitchen. 2) Cases of plastic bottled water on floor in walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-24: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**
  • 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In fliptip unit in prep area and glassfront cooler at front counter. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-24: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-24: Observed at callback inspection same. Per manager thermometer on order. **Time Extended**
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Bulk containers of soups and sauces in reach in freezers not labeled for date prepared. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-24: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 4/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8362136

  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee on cook line wearing fabric bracelet. Warning
  • 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Employee washing and finding plates at triple sink in prep area without any sanitizer sink set up. Stopped employee and triple sink in back storage area set up in correct order for use. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. 1) Bulk containers of sugar, rice, flour, and beans on floor in kitchen. 2) Cases of plastic bottled water on floor in walk in cooler. Warning
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in container of standing water by flat top grill. Warning
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wiping cloth under cutting board on table opposite cook line and at fliptop unit. Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In fliptip unit in prep area and glassfront cooler at front counter. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink in back storage area closest to back door. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of oils and water by steam table not labeled. Employee added labels. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee on cook line failed to wash hands before putting on gloves after preparing raw fish. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In prep area, FLIPTOP UPPER - block cheese (56F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (57F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (55F - Cold Holding); raw sausage (56F - Cold Holding) LOWER - raw pork (49F - Cold Holding); raw steak (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding). Per manager, items not prepared or portioned today. All items in unit more than 4 hrs. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In prep area, FLIPTOP UPPER - block cheese (56F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (57F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (55F - Cold Holding); raw sausage (56F - Cold Holding) LOWER - raw pork (49F - Cold Holding); raw steak (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding). Per manager, items not prepared or portioned today. All items in unit more than 4 hrs. See stop sale. Do not use unit until temperature can be maintained at 41F or lower. Warning
  • 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Bar triple sink sanitizer reading greater than 200ppm chlorine. Employee remade to proper 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink closest to back door and in men's restroom. Warning
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sinks in back storage area closest to back door by triple sink in middle prep area, and in men's restroom. Warning
  • 02C-06-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Thawed bulk foods in walk in cooler missing date when removed from freezer. Per manager thawed 4-20/21. Warning
  • 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. Bulk containers of soups and sauces in reach in freezers not labeled for date prepared. Warning