Aki E Restaurant Bar
Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025
86
Score
Aki E Restaurant Bar has been inspected nine times since 2024. On Dec 5, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near seven violations per visit.
“No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Compared to the broader Hollywood restaurant scene, where the average is 75, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at glass slide top freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-05: Next unannounced **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled, gaskets at flip top cooler soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-05: Next unannounced **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at 2 door glass slider **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-05: Next unannounced **Time Extended**
22-16-4
86
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
29
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
50
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw beef stored above container of cooked pasta in Continental reach in cooler in ware washing area. Employee inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip Top- ; Block Cheese (54F - Cold Holding); Cooked Pork (52F - Cold Holding). Per cook food items in unit less than 4 hours from walk in cooler. Items not prepared or portioned today. Cook stored in reach in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Cook provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Employee labeled degreaser spray bottle during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. **Warning**
35B-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in glass chest freezer **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
43
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in prep room next to triple sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: Next unannounced **Time Extended**
36-17-5
95
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed large build up of roach droppings inside of not in use 1 door white reach in freezer **Warning**
35A-23-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches inside of not in use 1 door white reach in freezer in back storage room. Observed 1 live roach on wall at back storage room behind reach in freezer. Observed 1 live roach on step leading from back storage room to prep room. Observed 4 live roaches on ground behind glass slide top reach in freezer in prep room. Observed 4 live roaches on ground and behind 2 door glass slider reach in cooler in prep room Observed 3 live roaches inside of corner of 2 tier shelf holding clean wares in prep room. Observed 4 live roaches inside of back right wheel of flip top cooler in prep room Observed approximately 5 live roaches inside of gap of right corner cove molding next to steam table on main cook line. Observed 1 live roach on electrical wire at wall next to steam table on main cook line **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked rice, Cooked rice and beans stored in direct contact with plastic handle to go bag in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-31-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Prescription medication stored on shelf above cook line with single service items, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter, kitchen, prep area, ware washing area hand wash sinks. Operator provided for kitchen area hand wash sink **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter, kitchen, prep area, ware wash in area, hand wash sinks. Operaotor provided **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing blue, red substances not labeled **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in prep room next to triple sink **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 10+ dead roaches behind and inside back of flip top cooler in prep room Observed 2 dead roaches on shelving holding dry storage items on main cook line. Observed 1 dead roach on wall behind fire extinguisher on main cook line **Warning**
35A-03-4
29
Jun 7, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wet wiping solution over 300PPM. Operator remade now 50-100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk- In cooler: shredded cheese (50F); raw beef (51F); Per Operator in unit overnight. Food not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
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. Walk- In cooler: shredded cheese (50F); raw beef (51F); Per Operator in unit overnight. Food not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw pork stored in direct contact in yellow Sedano bags and white thank you bags at 2 door freezer in prep area. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing station at prep station room. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer bucket throughout kitchen and prep room. Operator placed cloth in sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not properly marked. Operator marked with proper name. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing wrist watch at cookline while preparing foods. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
39
Apr 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-24: Observed at callback inspection same. Per manager thermometer on order. **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Bulk containers of soups and sauces in reach in freezers not labeled for date prepared. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-24: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In fliptip unit in prep area and glassfront cooler at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-24: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. 1) Bulk containers of sugar, rice, flour, and beans on floor in kitchen. 2) Cases of plastic bottled water on floor in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-24: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee on cook line wearing fabric bracelet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-24: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**
13-07-4
70
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Bar triple sink sanitizer reading greater than 200ppm chlorine. Employee remade to proper 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-18-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In prep area, FLIPTOP UPPER - block cheese (56F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (57F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (55F - Cold Holding); raw sausage (56F - Cold Holding) LOWER - raw pork (49F - Cold Holding); raw steak (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding). Per manager, items not prepared or portioned today. All items in unit more than 4 hrs. See stop sale. Do not use unit until temperature can be maintained at 41F or lower. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In prep area, FLIPTOP UPPER - block cheese (56F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (57F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (55F - Cold Holding); raw sausage (56F - Cold Holding) LOWER - raw pork (49F - Cold Holding); raw steak (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding). Per manager, items not prepared or portioned today. All items in unit more than 4 hrs. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee on cook line failed to wash hands before putting on gloves after preparing raw fish. **Warning**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Bulk containers of soups and sauces in reach in freezers not labeled for date prepared. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink closest to back door and in men's restroom. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sinks in back storage area closest to back door by triple sink in middle prep area, and in men's restroom. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Thawed bulk foods in walk in cooler missing date when removed from freezer. Per manager thawed 4-20/21. **Warning**
02C-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee on cook line wearing fabric bracelet. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Employee washing and finding plates at triple sink in prep area without any sanitizer sink set up. Stopped employee and triple sink in back storage area set up in correct order for use. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-13-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. 1) Bulk containers of sugar, rice, flour, and beans on floor in kitchen. 2) Cases of plastic bottled water on floor in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in container of standing water by flat top grill. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wiping cloth under cutting board on table opposite cook line and at fliptop unit. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In fliptip unit in prep area and glassfront cooler at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink in back storage area closest to back door. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of oils and water by steam table not labeled. Employee added labels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Aki E Restaurant Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Aki E Restaurant Bar on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Aki E Restaurant Bar?
Across the inspection record, “no probe thermometer provided to measure temperature” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Aki E Restaurant Bar.
How does Aki E Restaurant Bar compare to other restaurants in Hollywood?
Aki E Restaurant Bar most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Hollywood average of 75.
Has Aki E Restaurant Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Aki E Restaurant Bar have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Aki E Restaurant Bar 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 Aki E Restaurant Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Aki E Restaurant Bar is inspected around six times per year on average.
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