Bogart's American Kitchen
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
67
Score
The health department has logged 13 inspections at Bogart's American Kitchen, the earliest from 2023. On Feb 10, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food stored on floor”, showing up five times.
Bogart's American Kitchen's latest score of 67 falls below the Cooper City average of 74. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
23
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -Observed additional vacuum breaker needed at mop sink where splitter added **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed John Bria food manager certification with ServSafe expired on 06/5/2025. Duane Bria expired on 1/14/2025. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
70
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
29
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -Observed hotel and restaurants license expired on 12/01/2024. **Warning**
50-17-3
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Observed no handle cup used to dispense cheese in flip top cooler. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with cooking oils stored on floor at dry storage. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed a cases with takeout containers stored on floor in storage area. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Observed unwashed fruits stored over cut onions and corn beef hash in walk in cooler. Operator relocate unwashed fruits. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4
70
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing in dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
86
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw pooled eggs stored over cut tomatoes at flip top cooler. Operator removed and relocate raw eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -Observed 6 rodent droppings on top of dishwashing machine. -Observed approximately 10 rodent droppings underneath dishwashing machine. -Observed 5 rodent droppings behind flip top coolers at cookline. -Observed 4 rodent droppings underneath food preparation table at wait station. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed roast beef cold held at 48-52F in walk in cooler. Per operator, beef cooked and placed in unit from yesterday. Roast beef did not remove from unit since. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed tuna salad cold held in flip top cooler at 45F. Per operator, item transfer from walk in cooler to flip top cooler 2 hours prior to the inspection. Operator place tuna salad on ice bath. -Observed roast beef cold held at 48-52F in walk in cooler. Per operator, beef cooked and placed in unit from yesterday. Roast beef did not remove from unit since. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer solution at dishwashing machine at 00 ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed approximately 20 live flying insects in wait station next to steam table. -Observed approximately 10 live flying insects landing on soda nozzle and clean cutting board in bar. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser at dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. -Observed accumulation of dead flies in bug zapper device. **Warning**
35A-06-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Observed no handle bowl used to dispense cheese at flip top cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing in dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
36-36-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at wait station. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed accumulation ofold food residue on walk in freezer floor. **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed bag with flour stored on dry storage floor. -Observed cases with various food items stored on walk in cooler and freezer floor. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed container storage in bag with flour. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. -Observed bug zapper installed in wait station above clean cups and take out containers. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35B-02-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with cooked potatoes stored inside walk in cooler **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-17-4
18
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener blade. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employees training certification expired on 10/18/2019. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. -Observed some employee training certification photocopies . Not original document. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: **Time Extended**
53B-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser at wait station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -Observed ceiling tiles damage in dishwashing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on walk-in freezer floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed in wait station area above clean cups . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: **Time Extended**
35B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler and freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
50
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Observed 2 dented cans with country sausage gravy in dry storage. Operator informed and stop sale issued. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. -Observed chef cracked raw shell eggs then touched cheese without changing gloves and wash hands. After educate chef, he changed his gloves and wash his hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 7 live flying insects landing on walls in dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed sausage hot held on griddle at 122 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator, sausages reheat and placed on grill 30 minutes prior to inspection. Operator reheat to 169F. **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. -Observed some employee training certification photocopies . Not original document. **Warning**
53B-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser at wait station. **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener blade. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on cooked ribs stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, item cooked on 01/22/2024. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employees training certification expired on 10/18/2019. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Observed no handle bowl used to dispense cheese in flip top cooler. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -Observed ceiling tiles damage in dishwashing area. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Observed standing water covered floor surface in dishwashing area. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on walk-in freezer floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed in wait station area above clean cups . **Warning**
35B-02-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler and freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on walls throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-27-5
21
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. After employee cracked non pasteurized eggs, discarded gloves, used triple sink to wash hands without soap, placed gloves and grabbed clean plate to serve customer order. **Warning**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth -moldy open bottle of ginger sesame dressing, inside walk in cooler See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-07-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -3 flying insects around hand wash sink, next to coffee station. Not landing on food, outside of kitchen. -1 flying insects around packages of single service sauce cups, in front of steam table. Not landing in food, outside of kitchen area. -1 flying insect around slicer machine in rear kitchen, not landing on food, in rear kitchen. -6 flying insect on container of red and yellow onions. -3 flying insects around triple sink and storage rack, not landing in food, in rear kitchen. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prep or portioned today. 1)Grill station-; sliced provolone cheese (42-70F - Cold Holding); diced sausages (42-60F - Cold Holding. Observed food stored above the rim line, per employee food held less than 4 hours, employee removed food out of temperature and stored inside cooling unit for a quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food controlled by time and required to be marked with the use by time is not marked and the required time of disposal cannot be determined. See stop sale. 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. Observed two pounds of butter, above prep table, unable to verify time Food has been out of temperature. Employee discarded. **Warning**
01B-19-5
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. Observed two pounds of butter, above prep table, unable to verify time Food has been out of temperature. **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Alcohol bottle next to condiments n front of ice machine. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1/6/2023 **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle containing sanitizer, employee labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Several prep tables around cook line, rear kitchen, and storage area , soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine sanitizer testing strips. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole on wall inside dry goods storage between two racks, **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Entire kitchen area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Water jars on storage rack, not inverted, above hand wash sink, next to ice machine, Employee inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. -Soup bowls stored on dirty containers, next to steam table. - coffees mugs and drink cups stored on dirty shelf of storage rack in front of soda grips. -coffee jars stored on soil prep table, next to soda grips. -clean plates stored on dirty rack, in cook line. **Warning**
24-06-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Bowl of pasta, inside reach in cooler. **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back entrance door, broken bottom frame in kitchen area. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under cooking equipment in cook line -dishwasher area -storage area -inside Walk in cooler **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -several containers cooking oil and box of raw potatoes, near triple sink. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters in cook line - lower coolers in kitchen -soiled gaskets. Storage shelf, above steam table, with build up of dust and soil. -mop sink, build up of black like substance **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters not inverted, employee removed and stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Behind triple sink -behind dishwasher area -behind and around mop sink - below hand wash sink in kitchen area. **Warning**
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bogart's American Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bogart's American Kitchen on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bogart's American Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Bogart's American Kitchen.
How does Bogart's American Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Cooper City?
Bogart's American Kitchen most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Cooper City average of 74.
Has Bogart's American Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bogart's American Kitchen have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bogart's American Kitchen means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Bogart's American Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bogart's American Kitchen is inspected around five times per year on average.
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