VELVET LOUNGE & CAFE
3802 North University Drive
Sunrise, Florida, 33351
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 6/25/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8659013
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 canisters near meat cooler unsecured. Operator secured with bungee rope. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Observed scoop in bulk flour container, handle buried in flour. Operator corrected Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 4/23/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8658752
- 35B-02-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. By cleaning utensils on shelf by kitchen sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 4/22/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8384295
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Ladies bathroom.
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks near meat walk in cooler, not adequately secured. Operator secured Co2 tanks Corrected On-Site
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. By cleaning utensils on shelf by kitchen sink.
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Beverage found in 1 door reach in freezer. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site
- 29-05-4:Basic - Plumbing line from a removed fixture not capped off, by grease trap outside kitchen.
- 16-25-5:Basic - Warewashing conducted in outdoor area. Burners and drawers sitting out to dry after being cleaned outside. Waste water on floor by equipment.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Produce cooler; Milk (50F); heavy cream (48F); shredded cheese (49F); butter (47F) Cooked pasta (51F). Per operator, Foods not portioned or prepared today. In unit more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Produce cooler; Milk (50F); heavy cream (48F); shredded cheese (49F); butter (47F) Cooked pasta (51F) Garlic Spread (50F). Per operator, Foods not portioned or prepared today. In unit more than 4 hours.
- 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. Provided poster **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Coleslaw left to cool for over 4 hours with the cover left on food item to chill. See Stop Sale.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- 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.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In triple compartment sink, spray bottle containing blue chemicals left unlabeled. Bottle properly labeled. Corrected On-Site