Chefs Corner
Last inspected: Dec 6, 2024
67
Score
Across the available record, Chefs Corner has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 6, 2024. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
“No heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 85, which Chefs Corner's 67 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
67
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in reach in cooler, snapper, pork, turkey, per manager all 30+ hours.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed a copy to operator.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed a copy to operator. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed both food and paper debris on kitchen floor.
36-01-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed a copy to operator. **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer observed in tall double door reach in cooler.
05-09-4
64
May 15, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at front counter hand washing sink. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at front counter hand washing sink. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
14-73-4
67
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish stored over cooked sausage in freezer. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cookline and bathroom. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cookline hand sink used for food prep. Reviewed proper usage of hand sinks. Employee used proper sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Cookline prep tables.
14-20-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Over freezer across from triple sink.
36-36-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with self-closing door.
32-04-4
52
Oct 28, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All kitchen cutting boards. Operator replaced with clean cutting boards. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: Observed one cutting board with surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine. **Warning** **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: 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** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Approximately 24 seats in attached bay. Provided Seating Change Evaluation Form and reviewed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Approximately 24 seats in attached bay. Provided Seating Change Evaluation Form and reviewed. **Warning** **Admin Complaint**
51-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** **Time Extended**
51-13-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chefs Corner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chefs Corner on file is from Dec 6, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chefs Corner?
Across the inspection record, “no heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chefs Corner.
How does Chefs Corner compare to other restaurants in Oakland Park?
Chefs Corner most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Oakland Park average of 85.
Has Chefs Corner's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chefs Corner have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chefs Corner 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 Chefs Corner inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chefs Corner is inspected around two times per year on average.
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