Addiction Kitchen

2131 Ne 48 St, Lighthouse Point, FL 33064
Other
Last inspected: Oct 31, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

Addiction Kitchen has been inspected nine times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Oct 31, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited two times.

Addiction Kitchen scores about where you'd expect for a Lighthouse Point restaurant. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 31, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters at cookline in kitchen. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, or dust in kitchen. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use scoop at cookline in Utensil water 114F. **Warning**
10-07-4
82
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed on shelving beneath toaster oven in kitchen.
14-47-4
95
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
82
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over bread and smoked turkey deli meat in the reach in cooler in the kitchen. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Gravy, milk, and pasta sauce in refrigerator opposite triple sink, prepared/opened more than 24 hours per operator, stored without date markings.
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, hood filters in the kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of Frigidaire reach-in-cooler in the kitchen.
29-49-6
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored at the cook line grill in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
67
Sep 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on glass slide top freezer on cook line in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on ground in kitchen. Observed 5 live roaches in gasket at drawers under flat top unit on cook line in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: Observed 3 live roaches throughout establishment **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Presence of insects. Observed 5 live ants under slicer on cook line in kitchen. Observed 3 live ants on ground under cook line equipment in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: **Time Extended**
35A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches inside of not in use steam table on cook line in kitchen. Observed 2 dead roaches on shelf under not in use steam table in kitchen. Observed 5 + dead roaches in between kitchen reach in coolers/freezers. Observed 1 dead roach on sheet pan holding raw beef inside of cook line reach in cooler in kitchen Observed 3 dead roaches under cook line equipment in kitchen. Observed 2 dead roaches under slicer on cook line in kitchen. Observed 1dead roach on rail in between drawers at drawers under flat top unit on cook line in kitchen Operator started to remove clean and sanitize **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: Observed 5 dead roaches throughout establishment **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
70
Sep 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
61
Jun 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
86
Jan 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Addiction Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Addiction Kitchen on file is from Oct 31, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Addiction Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Addiction Kitchen.

How does Addiction Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Lighthouse Point?

Addiction Kitchen most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lighthouse Point average of 80.

Has Addiction Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Addiction Kitchen have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Addiction Kitchen means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Addiction Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Addiction Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.