TOP CHEFS RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE
West Oakland Park Boulevard
Florida, 33311
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 3/14/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8610045
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 2/12/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8529149
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed coffee cups on prep table and cook line above food. Operator removed. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored directly on the floor. Operator placed on shelves. Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed behind freezer, on sleeves, and floor.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cook line. Utensils in 92°F water. Operator applied constant heat. Observed 140°F. Correction made. Corrected On-Site
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like buildup inside soda guns at front counter.
- 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
- 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 multiple containers inside walk-in cooler with no dates. Per operator more than 24 hours since prepared. Observed rice and beans, thawed snapper, etc.
Inspection Date: 10/30/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8538786
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Owner Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Flex seal among dining plates. Manager removed item Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink located next to 3 Compartment sink.
Inspection Date: 10/16/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8385843
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 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.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 1 container of utensils in water with no heat being applied (94°F) operator removed to dish area to be cleaned and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
- 05-01-4:High Priority - Glass stem/sensor thermometer in use with no shatterproof coating.
- 03B-15-5:High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hot food table turned off. Per operator food here since noon. Now 4:00 pm. Brown stew chicken (110°F - Hot Holding); White rice (121°F - Hot Holding) Stop sale. Product discarded by operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed hot food table turned off. Per operator food here since noon. Now 4:00 pm. Brown stew chicken (110°F - Hot Holding); White rice (121°F - Hot Holding) Stop sale. Product discarded by operator. **
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash in front kitchen sink not accessible for employee use at all times due to trash can blocking access. Repeat Violation
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- 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.