Ac Kitchen & Lounge
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025
39
Score
Going back to 2022, Ac Kitchen & Lounge has eight inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 5, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “no measuring device available”, which has been cited two times.
Restaurants in Sunrise average 78, so Ac Kitchen & Lounge trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
39
May 29, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink
29-34-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-62-1
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at mop sink - mop stored in bucket not allowed to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in kitchen - microwave with food debris/ rust.
22-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at walk in freezer -boxes of food stored directly on floor.
08B-38-4
67
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
78
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed in low boy cooler next to cook line broth opened 10/29/24. See stop sale. - 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 in kitchen in reach in cooler next to prep table Fish thawed in ROP package. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-13-4
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. Observed in low boy cooler next to cook line Chicken stock 45F cold holding. Per operator item was not prepared or portioned today. Item has been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. Observed in low boy cooler across from three compartment sink steak (60F - Cold Holding); fresh mozzarella (60F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (61F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for more than four hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed bread and croissants not stored adequately protected by a sneeze guard. **Warning**
08B-01-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed in low boy cooler next to cook line broth opened 10/29/24. See stop sale. **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in low boy cooler next to cook line Chicken stock 45F cold holding. Per operator item was not prepared or portioned today. Item has been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. Observed in low boy cooler across from three compartment sink steak (60F - Cold Holding); fresh mozzarella (60F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (61F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for more than four hours. See stop sale. Observed at buffet line cream cheese (70F - Cold Holding); butter (69F - Cold Holding). Per operator, item has been out of temperature for approximately 2.5 hours. PIC advised to discard items after breakfast and place items on time as a public health control for safety. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in kitchen drink dispenser with an accumulation of old food debris and mold like growth. PIC cleaned dispenser. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**
16-62-1
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 in kitchen in reach in cooler next to prep table Fish thawed in ROP package. See stop sale. **Warning**
06-09-1
33
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw minced beef stored above boxes of milk in walk-in cooler. PIC removed mince beef from walk-in. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed bread stored unprotected at buffet line.
08B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed oat meal (119F - Hot Holding). Reheated to 177F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at handwashing sink across from microwave. Employee replaced paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed little to no soap dispensing from handwashing sink across from microwave.
31B-06-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled wiping cloth used to clean inuse utensil.
21-10-4
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 in reach in cooler next to cook line. Chef cut bags of fish open. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
47
Oct 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects bar area. Observed; Two flying insect flying around and landing on juice dispenser unit at bar area. Two flying insect flying around drain next to hand wash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Observed two flying insects flying around bar area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
86
Oct 25, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects bar area. Observed; Two flying insect flying around and landing on juice dispenser unit at bar area. Two flying insect flying around drain next to hand wash sink. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheddar cheese (46F - Cold Holding); Manchego cheese (49F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or packaged today. Items were in cooler since the day prior to inspection. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-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. Observed cheddar cheese (46F - Cold Holding); Manchego cheese (49F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or packaged today. Items were in cooler since the day prior to inspection. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Kitchen- Observed employee beverage container stored on prep table next to juice dispenser. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Kitchen Observed employee lunch bag stored on prep table across from cooking units. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on ice maker surface. Manager removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-12-5
55
Sep 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ac Kitchen & Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ac Kitchen & Lounge on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ac Kitchen & Lounge?
Across the inspection record, “no measuring device available” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ac Kitchen & Lounge.
How does Ac Kitchen & Lounge compare to other restaurants in Sunrise?
Ac Kitchen & Lounge most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Sunrise average of 78.
Has Ac Kitchen & Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ac Kitchen & Lounge have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Ac Kitchen & Lounge means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Ac Kitchen & Lounge inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ac Kitchen & Lounge is inspected around three times per year on average.
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