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BARBICAN SQUARE

Food safety records indicate BARBICAN SQUARE in HOLLYWOOD has 5 inspections with a 1.9/5 overall rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Pembroke Road
Hollywood, Florida, 33023
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10897246

  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Observed employees drinks stored on top shelf in reach in cooler not segregated or identified from restaurant foods. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed box with tomatoes stored underneath hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed and stored on shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on kitchen floor.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing in standing water at 3 compartment sink. Operator placed chicken underneath running water. Corrected On-Site
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed fried chicken hot held at 126F in kitchen. As per operator, chicken cooked 30 minutes prior to the inspection. Operator place chicken in warmer for reheating. -Observed fried fish hot held at 124 F in frontline steam table. As per operator, fish cooked and placed in steam table 1,5 hours prior to the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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. Observed Karelle Francis who is the certified food manager on duty lack knowledge of the big 6 foodbourne illnesses.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -Observed no paper towel at handwashing sink in kitchen. Operator replenished. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 12/3/2024

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee drinking water stored on in-use food preparation table. Operator removed and stored properly.
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Observed employee drinks stored in true refrigerator not identified or segregated from restaurant foods. Repeat Violation
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -Observed additional vacuum breaker needed at mop sink where splitter added.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. . Operator replenished Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 7/26/2024

  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Observed employees drinks and bottle water stored on top shelf in Bison refrigerator not identified or segregated from restaurant food items. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on kitchen floor. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on peas container.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Observed accumulation of old food residue inside true refrigerator.
  • 08B-60-4:Basic - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. -Observed 2 unlocked freezer located in passage way. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 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/ . manager returned during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator replenished Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8530171

  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Observed employee drinks stored in refrigerator not segregated or identified from restaurant foods. Operator discarded at will. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on kitchen floor. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-60-4:Basic - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. -Observed 2 unopened refrigeration in passage way leading to restroom.
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. -Observed no time mark on fried chicken held using time as a public health control. Per operator, chicken cooked 45 minutes prior to the inspection. Operator correctly time marked chicken. Corrected On-Site
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked chicken hot held at 128F in steamer. Per operator, chicken cooked 3 hours prior to the inspection. Operator reheat chicken to 174F.
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -Observed additional vacuum breaker needed at mop sink where splitter added. Repeat Violation
  • 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/

Inspection Date: 10/18/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8370020

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Observed accumulation of black substance buildup on AC vents throughout kitchen.
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Observed employees drinks stored in true refrigerator not segregated or identified from restaurant foods.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observed employee cellular phone stored on shelf next to various food items.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on kitchen floor. Repeat Violation
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup inside true refrigerator.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Observed fish thawing in standing water at prep sink. Operator placed fish under running water. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed dumplings mixture stored in tank you bags.
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -Observed additional vacuum breaker missing at mop sink where splitter added.
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.