LOS VERDES
4491 North University Drive
Florida, 33351
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/3/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed cooked chicken in direct contact with raw chicken in kitchen flip top(right side). Operator threw away. See Stop Sale. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed cooked chicken in direct contact with raw chicken in kitchen flip top(right side). Operator threw away. See Stop Sale.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen Flip top(right side); raw chicken (44F - Cold Holding). Per operator in unit less than 4hrs, foods not portioned or prepared today. Observed flip top open upon arrival. Operator placed on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser in kitchen unable to dispense paper towels. Operator placed a roll of paper towels next to kitchen hand wash sink **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle filled with bleach left unlabeled. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/3/2025 revealed 5 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/26/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
3
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- 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. Chicken
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee changed gloves after switching task without washing hands
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee wash hands in 3 Compartment sink
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at front counter blocked by CO tank
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at front counter. Manager replaced Handwash sink Corrected On-Site
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Employee restroom
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/26/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 11/1/2023
High Priority
6
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a drink cup on the food prep table next to syrup bottles. Operator moved drink cup to proper storage. Corrected On-Site
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee in kitchen wearing a wristband and Watch.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. 4 cases of potato chips stored on floor next to walk in cooler. Operator moved to proper storage. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in container of standing water on prep table next to grill.
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in lower level of flip top coolers. Operator placed thermometer in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-28-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee assisting with inspection touch solid apron and returned to food service prep without washing hands and changing gloves.
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In White freezer next to walk-in cooler, raw non commercially wrapped pork on top of bags of cooked potatoes. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. On walk in cooler top shelf, 2 cases of raw burgers above buckets of sauces, containers of slaw and cut lettuce. Employee moved burgers to opposite shelf with other raw meats. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In flitop unit lower cooler beside hot line, Hot Dogs (49F - Cold Holding); Milk (48F - Cold Holding); Raw Chicken (49F - Cold Holding). Employee stated all items pulled and portioned from others more than 4 hrs ago.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flitop unit lower cooler beside hot line, Hot Dogs (49F - Cold Holding); Milk (48F - Cold Holding); Raw Chicken (49F - Cold Holding). Employee stated all items pulled and portioned from others more than 4 hrs ago. See stop sale.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of Windex next to bottled sauces on top shelf of steam table. Operator moved to proper storage. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed food tray on hand wash sink in kitchen next to dishwasher. Operator moved tray to proper storage area. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Test kits on site.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/1/2023 revealed 13 total violations (6 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).