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PALA MEDITERRANEAN KITCHEN

PALA MEDITERRANEAN KITCHEN in HOLLYWOOD has 7 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.3/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

3317 Sheridan Street
Hollywood, Florida, 33021
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/30/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13475962

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at "3312" food storage/dry storage location Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Plan review submitted and operator in communication with plan. Next unannounced **Time Extended**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Addition of food storage/dry storage at unit 3312, 2 doors from back entrance passing neighboring businesses Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Establishment provided proof that plans have been submitted. Plan review reviewing plans for additional storage room. Next unannounced inspection **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10888102

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at "3312" food storage/dry storage location Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored on prep table with food preparation taking place. Employee removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee enter building with gloved hands and proceed to handle panned foods without removing gloves and washing hands and putting on new gloves. Discussed with employee. Employee removed gloves and washed hands Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using front counter hand wash sink as dump sink. Discussed with employee and operator. 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
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Addition of food storage/dry storage at unit 3312, 2 doors from back entrance passing neighboring businesses Warning
  • 02C-04-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite 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. Cooked beef prepared and frozen not date marked. Discussed date marking of cooked and frozen foods. Operator date marked Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 2/20/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10701572

  • 12B-10-4:Basic - Employee smoking electronic tobacco in a food storage area. Discussed with operator
  • 54-01-5:Basic - Smoking or vaping in an enclosed indoor workplace.
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 2 door stainless in back storage: cooked beef garbanzo (48F-51F - Cooling) prepared on 2/18. Unit is over stocked with multiple hotel pans blocking air flow through slotted shelves. Item not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale
  • 01B-36-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 2 door stainless in back storage: cooked beef garbanzo (48F-51F - Cooling) prepared on 2/18. Unit is over stocked with multiple hotel pans blocking air flow through slotted shelves. Item not prepared or portioned today.
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored above raw beef in reach in freezer, operator reorganized Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Raw shell eggs being held at 74F in back hallway. Per employee eggs were received 2.5 hours ago. Employee moved to reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. beef pastry cooling for 30 minutes (2:10) (110F - Cooling); beef pastry 3:00 (95F - Cooling). Item moved to reach in cooler and covered between temperatures. Discussed proper cooling. Operator uncovered **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 10/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8775528

  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked beef stored in direct contact with plastic handle thank you bag in reach in freezer. Discussed with operator
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored above cooked beef in 2 door low top reach in cooler. Operator reorganized Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Shell eggs being held at an ambient temperature of 78F in dry storage. Operator states eggs were received 4 hours ago and held in dry storage. See Stop Sale
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Shell eggs being held at an ambient temperature of 78F in dry storage. Operator states eggs were received 4 hours ago and held in dry storage.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals stored on top shelf above dry storage items in dry storage areas. Operator started to reorganize **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer tested at 200+ppm chlorine. Operator remade sanitizer and retested at 50ppm Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 5/31/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8641671

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 5/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8641775

  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in used tongs on oven door. Operator removed and placed in triple sink for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched pants with gloves on and then proceed to grab pita bread from oven with tongs. Employee placed bread on plate then touched bread without changing gloves. Instructed employee proper hand washing and gloves procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cloth towel on hand washing sink at front counter. Operator removed and placed towel in sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 3/27/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8374780

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front line. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over salads in reach in freezer. 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. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed handwashing sink at front line used as dump sink, evidence by waste ice found inside. -Observed utensils stored in hand wash sink at front line. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front line. 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. 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