SOUTHEND KITCHEN
6108 S DIXIE HWY 7A
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 7/9/2025
Inspection #: 3606786
Inspection Date: 2/17/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8892266
- 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In unisex restrooms.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters by coffee machine after closing for the day. Explained and employee wrapped with plastic film.
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Boiled potatoes 94 f at 2:01 pm cooling in large pot. as per chef boiled less than 1 hour ago. Second temperature 93 f at 2:11 pm . Potatoes cooled 1 degree in 10 minutes. At this rate of cooling it will not reach 135 to 70 f within 2 hours. Explained to operator and he put potatoes on sheet pan in single layer. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Female employee rinsing soda machine drip tray in front counter hand sink. Explained.
Inspection Date: 9/17/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8786514
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. In use avocados contain stickers in bottom flip top cooler
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked potatoes (50F - Cooling); in two door reach in cooler. Not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours. Food did not cool to 41F within 6 hours.
- 12A-12-4:High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Chef observed handling raw pork with gloves and immediately grabbed frozen ready to eat hash browns without changing gloves. Chef washed hands and changed gloves **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Thank you grocery bag storing frozen chicken in freezer chest
- 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 chicken not commercially packaged over onion rings in freezer chest Removed Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw smoked salmon over lettuce in bottom of flip top cooler Removed Corrected On-Site
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Chef observed handling cellphone when I entered the kitchen and then put gloves on to cook. Hands not washed before gloves were put on. Educated chef on site.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked potatoes (50F - Cooling); in two door reach in cooler. Not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours. Food did not cool to 41F within 6 hours.
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) remade Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm); Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 3/1/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8474960
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket potatoes floor at dish machine
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken and meatloaf at room temperature
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork chop over gyro bread glass sliding door cooler Removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking Marked eggs on site Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in dining room wait station Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Inspection Date: 8/16/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8385275
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles missing in kitchen
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Freezer chest ice build up
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dish washer handling dirty dishes, rinsed hands in triple sink and then touched clean dishes. No soap used. Educated on site. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef Pattie's over gyro bread in two door sliding glass cooler. Removed. Corrected On-Site
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Raw shell eggs time marked Corrected On-Site
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. home fries (90F - Hot Holding) under flat top. home fries out less than four hours. Operator reheated to 165F. Placed home fires on TPHC. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Dishwasher rinsed hands in triple sink
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser spray bottle on cook line. Labeled. Corrected On-Site