Bahamian Reef Seafood Restaurant

7836 Nw 44 St, Sunrise, FL 33351
Seafood
Last inspected: Sep 19, 2022
26
Score
High Risk

Inspectors have visited Bahamian Reef Seafood Restaurant three times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Sep 19, 2022. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection. The most recent inspection at Bahamian Reef Seafood Restaurant is from Sep 19, 2022, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 11 violations per visit lately, up from roughly seven violations before.

Restaurants in Sunrise average 78, so Bahamian Reef Seafood Restaurant trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
26
Jul 20, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 13, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 30 rodent droppings on floor under convection oven and microwave shelf at cook line. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on cutting board with cut limes on cutting board at cook line. Observed 1 live roach crawling on prep table with sugar container and mixing bowl. Observed 3 live roaches in hand washing sink located beside 3 compartment sink. Observed approximately ten live roaches running under 3 compartment sink Observed1 live roach crawling on container inside 3 compartment sink. Observed 2 live roaches crawling on clean plates on shelf. Observed Approximately 50or more live roaches crawling through out the kitchen area on 3 compartment sinks, prep table, plates, equipment. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment operating on expired license. **Warning**
50-17-2
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed coleslaw and potato salad made 24hours ago per operator not labeled. Observed macaroni and cheese, chicken souse, chicken broth, meat gravy, conch sauce made on Monday 11th per operator with no date marking. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk opened from Monday 11th per operator not labeled. **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards at cook line with mold build up. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bucket with greasy water inside hand washing sink located beside 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand washing sink located in kitchen area beside 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed gallons of Mayo, strawberry, filling and apple filling stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Observed plastic drink bottles stored on floor in dry storage area. **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler and reach in freezers with grease and food build up. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles, shelves throughout establishment,reach in gaskets, walk in gasket, **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 150 or more dead roaches throughout every area in establishment, under grill area, 3 compartment sink, fryer, dry storage area,, stove area, and cook line. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee cup on prep shelf in kitchen area. **Warning**
12B-07-4
29

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bahamian Reef Seafood Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bahamian Reef Seafood Restaurant on file is from Sep 19, 2022. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Bahamian Reef Seafood Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Sunrise?

Bahamian Reef Seafood Restaurant most recently scored 26 out of 100, which is lower than the Sunrise average of 78.

Has Bahamian Reef Seafood Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Bahamian Reef Seafood Restaurant have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Bahamian Reef Seafood Restaurant 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.