TOP NOTCH DELICATESSEN & CATERING
5712 W HALLANDALE BEACH BLVD
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/13/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and faucet handle in kitchen.
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Bag of marinated raw chicken stored above container of cooked chicken in large chest freezer in kitchen. Manager moved raw chicken to another cooler. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/13/2025 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 3/12/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: Same- **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: Same- Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/12/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/13/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: Same- **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/13/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/9/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - 4 Ceiling tiles with water damage in dining room. Repeat Violation
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches in standing water under the employee handwashing sink at entrance of kitchen.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe at employee handwashing sink in kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1) 7 live roaches in paper towel dispenser above employees handwashing sink in kitchen. 2) 2 live roaches on floor under prep table in kitchen. 3) 3 live roaches in employees handwashing sink in kitchen. 4) 2 live roaches on wall behind three compartment sink in kitchen. 5) 2 live roaches in unplugged Chest cooler front counter.
- 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. True double doors- ; Cooked beef Oxtails (46F - Cold Holding); Cooked Rice (45-46F - Cold Holding); Cooked Beans (45F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed ice buildup in unit. See Stop Sale
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. True double doors- ; Cooked beef Oxtails (46F - Cold Holding); Cooked Rice (45-46F - Cold Holding); Cooked Beans (45F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed ice buildup in unit. See Stop Sale
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/9/2025 revealed 8 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 9/5/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 4 Ceiling tile with water damage in dining room.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. 1 light shield damage in dining room.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves on rack in kitchen soiled. Manager cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe leaking at Hands washing sink in kitchen.
- 33-34-4:Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Behind kitchen exit door next to unplugged freezer and Refrigerator. Repeat Violation
- 36-34-5:Basic - Vent soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan in kitchen soiled.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Bags of raw Salmon stored above container of cooked meat sauce in reach in cooler next to Frigidaire freezer. Manager moved raw salmon to reach in freezer. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/5/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 3/20/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door in kitchen.
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. 2 light shields front counter. Repeat Violation
- 33-34-4:Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Behind kitchen exit door next to unplugged freezer and Refrigerator. Repeat Violation
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Wet wiping cloth soiled. Employee discarded. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink entrance of kitchen. Manager provided. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/20/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 1/17/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 38-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. 2 light shields damaged front counter. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Same- **Time Extended**
- 33-34-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Front of kitchen, entrance of kitchen and back of establishment not Maintained clean and organized Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Kitchen cleaned and organized other areas same **Time Extended**
- 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe. Hand washing sink in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Same- **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/17/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 1/16/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
13
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 4 ceiling tiles front counter in disrepair. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior window has a gap that opens to the outside in kitchen. Warning
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. 2 light shields damaged front counter. Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler lower shelf soiled. Manager cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35B-09-4:Basic - Screen in window torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Warning
- 33-34-4:Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Front of kitchen, entrance of kitchen and back of establishment not Maintained clean and organized Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Triple doors reach in cooler in kitchen in poor repair. Instructed Manager not to stored TCS items in unit. Warning
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe. Hand washing sink in kitchen. Warning
- 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1) 1 live rodent in storage area entrance of kitchen. 2) 1 dead rodent under prep table in kitchen. Warning
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1) 5 rodent droppings on shelf next to storage area at kitchen entrance. 2) 5 rodent droppings on shelves next to hand washing sink away from kitchen. Warning
- 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. True triple doors reach in- ; Cooked chicken (48-50F - Cold Holding); Cooked rice (51F - Cold Holding); Cooked goat (47-49F - Cold Holding). Per Cook food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed unit leaking water. See stop sale Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. True triple doors reach in- ; Cooked chicken (48-50F - Cold Holding); Cooked rice (51F - Cold Holding); Cooked goat (47-49F - Cold Holding). Per Cook food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed unit leaking water. See stop sale Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Commercial soap dispenser stored in employee hand washing sink in kitchen. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/16/2024 revealed 13 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 7/11/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/11/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/10/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair dining room area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair in dining room Warning
- 14-33-4:Basic - Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelf under prep table next to triple sink. Chef covered with aluminum foil. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 33-34-4:Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized across from kitchen, next to kitchen and back of establishment. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on prep table throughout kitchen. Chef stored in sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 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. True Double door reach in- ; Cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding); Cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit over 4 hours. Items not prepared nor portioned today. See stop sale Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. True Double door reach in- ; Cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding); Cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit over 4 hours. Items not prepared nor portioned today. See stop sale Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/10/2023 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).