RED VELVET KITCHEN & GRILL
West Oakland Park Boulevard
Florida, 33311
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/28/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercially reduced oxygen packaged salmon removed from freezer just prior to inspection not removed from package. Operator opened and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
- 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Quaternary ppm 50. Operator increased to 200 ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed fan banging locally against large ice build up.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork chops thawing in standing water 39°F. Operator returned to cooler for proper thawing. Corrected On-Site
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid for 2025 license during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at both kitchen handwash sinks. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Esmarelda (server) and Reglan (cook) both more than 60 days, no food handler certification.
- 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. Observed in reach in cooler, rice, beans, gravy, all per operator from 36 hrs prior. No date marks.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/28/2025 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 9/3/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 2023 Restaurant license displayed. Operator printed and posted.Repeat Violation Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed zero (0) Quaternary in 3 compartment sink. Operator corrected to 200 ppm quaternary. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils at steam table held in 78F water. Operator cleaned, sanitized, and held in hot 138F water on steam table. Corrected On-Site
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator.
- 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. Emailed to operator.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cook line. Operator replaced. Corrected On-Site
- 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. No posted consumer advisory. Provided operator via email. Operator printed and posted. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/3/2024 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 1/31/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken (wings, gizzards) above pork chops and ground beef in reach in cooler. Operator relocated to correct shelves. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/31/2024 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/24/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw turkey stored over drink ice in reach in freezer. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Operator posted during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/24/2023 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).