DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

L&L HAWAIIAN GRILL

6001 ARGYLE FOREST BLVD SUITE 60

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 3/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8858828

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Container of flour by back door, to go bowl used as scooper. Manager removed from product. In walk-in cooler, to go bowl used as scooper in tub of brown gravy. Manager removed from product. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cook line, employee drink cup on top of reach in cooler next to cutting board. Manager moved drink to designated area. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf by back door, plastic tubs stacked before properly allowing to dry.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Interior of microwave near prep table, multiple spots rusted and chipping. Repeat Violation
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In walk-in cooler, large plastic container of gravy with handle of scoop in product. Manager removed from product. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line by rice cooker, utensils in pan of standing water with a temperature of 74F. Manager replaced water and put in steam table to keep at a temperature of 135F. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Manager unable to provide copy of last inspection.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On cook line, gaskets to all reach in coolers soiled. Also, hood filters above cook line have build up of grease. Repeat Violation
  • 29-19-4:Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. In mop sink, floor drain draining very slowly.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. In walk-in freezer, multiple pans of food not covered. Manager started covering pans with plastic wrap. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler, steak (44F - Cold Holding); breaded chicken (44F - Cold Holding). Manager stated walk in door had been up for a little this morning. Manager made sure walk in cooler door was shut tightly. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On bottom shelf of table on cook line, spray bottle of degreaser next to a box of food service gloves. Manager removed chemical spray bottle away from food area. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In men's restroom, no paper towels in dispenser. Employee replaced paper towels. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8791264

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In stored container of flour, to go bowl used as scooper.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler next to flip top cooler has gasket torn.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor, walls and or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor and wall by back door of establishment is soiled. Walk in cooler floor and wall are soiled.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has ice build up.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On make line, utensil in 77F standing water.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler door gasket has build up. Hood filter has build up of grease. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on multiple clean containers above triple sink. Repeat Violation
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers at pass through window not inverted. Manager inverted. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Stored sugar container by back door not labeled.
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in kitchen. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/24. Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler on make line in kitchen, Mac and cheese (51F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (53F - Cold Holding). Manager stated both items in cooler less than 45 mins. Manager moved both items to walk in cooler to begin cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stored on clean dish rack by triple sink, has mold-like substance/discoloration. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash station by flat top grill blocked by hand cart. Manager moved cart. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 5/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8677987

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 3/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8599610

  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly observed in prep area of kitchen. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: Three live flying insects observed in establishment. Manager states that she will call pest control company. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In small reach in cooler across from grill in kitchen, raw chicken stored over raw beef. Items moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: In reach in cooler across from fryers on cook line, raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat potatoes. Items moved and stored correctly. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 1/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8500361

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One tank by bag in box soda rack.
  • 33-02-4:Basic - Cardboard box used as garbage container. Under grill in kitchen, box used to discard egg shells. Box removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered trash can in women's restroom in dining area.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 06/01/2023. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Three plastic containers of soy sauce on floor in dry food storage area. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink near grill in kitchen. Hand washing sink in back prep area. (Both signs are illegible).
  • 14-47-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Prep shelf below prep table near triple sink is rusted.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around soda nozzles for drink dispenser in dining area. Repeat Violation
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Multiple cases of chicken and beef stored on shelves at room temperature in prep area. Items moved and stored correctly. In prep sink in kitchen, pork thawing in standing water. Water turned on and draining. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet white wiping cloth on prep table in back kitchen. Towel removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly observed in prep area of kitchen. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In small reach in cooler across from grill in kitchen, raw chicken stored over raw beef. Items moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 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. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104 (Clean Up Instructions for Vomitting/Diarrhea). **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Two white cutting boards in kitchen area by grill. One white cutting board in back prep area.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink at front counter. Hand washing sink near grill in kitchen.
  • 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. No proof for any employee could be provided. 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. No proof for any employee (no training records present).

Inspection Date: 9/14/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8372377

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Last year's license at front counter.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. One bucket of soy sauce in back of kitchen. One bucket of raw chicken in walk in freezer. Manager corrected during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop in 97F water on cook line, manager discarded water container. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Racks in walk in cooler.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Stacks of to go boxes in back storage area. Stacks of to go boxes on service window. Manager began to invert all containers during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Three containers of raw chicken and one container of pork in walk in freezer.
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 2 live flying insects under triple sink in back of kitchen. Approximately 2 live flying insects around mop sink/large ice machine in back of kitchen.
  • 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 shell eggs stored over raw fish in reach in cooler on cook line, employee rearranged all items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked macaroni (44F - Cold Holding) raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler, per manager cooler door has been consistently opened for no more then 1 hour prior. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At hand wash station on cook line.