DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

VELVET LOUNGE & CAFE

3802 North University Drive
Sunrise, Florida, 33351
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 5/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10811366

  • 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. Handle buried in rice inside bulk container.
  • 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink next to walk in cooler water slow to drain
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator unable to locate
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink next to walk in cooler. Operator restocked Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 4/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10811074

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 4/1/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8785658

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like build up on baffle and side walls of ice machine bin.
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks by soda rack not secured. Employee resecured. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Stack of sheet pans on rack by reach in freezer not inverted. Employee flipped pans. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Drain line under kitchen hand sink broken and leaking directly onto floor.
  • 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 Padela reach in freezer by cook line, containers of raw breaded shrimp, calamari, and catfish on top shelf of unit above bags of fries, tater tots, and open case of blueberries. Employee rearranged items place place in bottom of freezer for proper separation. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In MEATS WALK IN - real crab meat (48F - Cold Holding); crab cake mix (49F - Cold Holding); raw calamari (49F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); raw lobster tails (48F - Cold Holding); raw lamb chops (48F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken tenders (49F - Cold Holding); raw chicken wings (49F - Cold Holding). Per manager and date marks all items in unit 2 days.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In MEATS WALK IN - real crab meat (48F - Cold Holding); crab cake mix (49F - Cold Holding); raw calamari (49F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); raw lobster tails (48F - Cold Holding); raw lamb chops (48F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken tenders (49F - Cold Holding); raw chicken wings (49F - Cold Holding). Per manager and date marks all items in unit 2 days. See stop sale.

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