THE KATZ RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE
738 NE 125 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/18/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
4
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled. Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Safe Heat Chafing Fuel cans with cans good food. Manager separated them. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Poster was provided to operator l Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Soda gun soiled.
- 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. Form was provided to operator. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: rice, chicken, pork and goat held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/18/2025 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 11/15/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Inspection Details:
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: On 11/15/2024 at the time of the callback inspection Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven. Repeat Violation **Warning* **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: On 11/15/2024 at the time of the callback inspection Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. Repeat Violation Warning **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/15/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/12/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled. Repeat Violation Warning
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a box with fish on the floor inside walk in freezer. Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven. Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. Repeat Violation Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/12/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 2/20/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: On 2/20/24 at the time of the callback inspection Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled Repeat Violation Warning **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: On 2/20/24 at the time of the callback inspection Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled Warning **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.can opener soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: On 2/20/24 at the time of the callback inspection Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.can opener soiled. Repeat Violation Warning **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/20/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 1/17/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.observed food debris and grease under on the floor in kitchen area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: On 1/17/2024 at the time of the callback inspection grease under cooking equipments **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: On 1/17/2024 at the time of the callback inspection Food debris inside oven. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket and walk in cooler gasket soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: On 1/17/2024 at the time of the callback inspection Reach in cooler gasket and walk in cooler gasket soiled. Warning **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Soda gun soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: On 1/17/2024 at the time of the callback inspection Can opener soiled **Time Extended**
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed burger meat offered undercooked. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: On 1/17/2024 at the time of the callback inspection Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed burger meat offered undercooked. Warningwaiting on new menu to arrive. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/17/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 1/17/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.can opener soiled. Repeat Violation Warning
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed burger meat offered undercooked. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/17/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 10/3/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
5
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-07-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris in hand washing sink. Bar area at front counter. Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.observed food debris and grease under on the floor in kitchen area Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall at dry storage room Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket and walk in cooler gasket soiled. Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired since 10/1/2023 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. Poster was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Soda gun soiled 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. Form was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed burger meat offered undercooked. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/3/2023 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 5 basic).