Constellation
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
70
Score
Across the available record, Constellation has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Feb 10, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up two times.
Constellation's latest score of 70 falls below the Dania Beach average of 80. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing a watch, after manager instructed, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Large ice machine, Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottle of oil, bottle of water in cook line, employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
86
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No type measuring device available ( heat thermometer or heat strips) for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-20: Operator provided **Admin Complaint**
16-62-1
90
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Cut Melons in fruit station missing proper protection/ sneeze guard. **Warning**
08B-01-4
Intermediate - No type of measuring device ( heat strip or heat thermometer)available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**
16-62-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Hot and fruit station buffet station using Time versus temperature without a written plan. Emailed Time as a Public health control form. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn or in in disrepair in true reach in cooler in cook line. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Containers on floor behind Ice machine. Operator cleaned area during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in ware washing area. Operator hang to dry **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
61
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
86
Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In TRUE reach in voooler by cook line multiple quart containers prepared foods dated more than 7 days. 2 quarts sun dried tomato tapanade 1 quart mojo sauce 1/2 quart chili marinade 1/2 quart mashed potatoes
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In AQUAFINA COOLER - individual butters (48F); cream cheese (48F). Items moved from walk-in cooler at 6:00am open. Temperatures taken at 11:10am. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In AQUAFINA COOLER - individual butters (48F); cream cheese (48F). Items moved from walk-in cooler at 6:00am open. Temperatures taken at 11:10am. See stop sale. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One 28oz can red pepper strips dented. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In TRUE reach in voooler by cook line multiple quart containers prepared foods dated more than 7 days.
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink next to three compartment sink used for dump sink as evidenced by ice in sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Small CO2 tank in corner of kitchen not secured. Manager replaced securing chain. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In True reach in cooler, unopened employee water bottle. Manager removed water bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4
39
Mar 3, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep table by grill, grilled tomatoes (74F - Cold Holding). Per employee cooked at 7:00am. Recommended placing under time control for breakfast hrs 7-11am. Form provided to be filled out. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1) In left fliptop lower cooler, container of smoked salmon above cut vegetables and cooked meat. Manager moved to bottom of cooler. 2) In right fliptop lower cooler, container raw shell eggs above container of boiled eggs. Employee inverted for proper separation. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In TRUE reach in freezer, bags of raw shrimp on shelf with cooked turkey and above soup bases.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two 14oz cans artichoke hearts in dry storage. Manager discarded.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Ladles in hand sink at front counter. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples at front counter not individually wrapped.
08B-15-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open beverage cup on prep table at front counter. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
43
Aug 19, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher went to put up clean dishes after loading dirty dishes. Stopped employee and reviewed proper procedures. Employee washed hands and put on new gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In True reach in cooler by cookline multiple items dated more than 7 days. Containers of cooked beef, bechamel sauce, garlic purée, garlic aioli, pico de gallo. All items discarded by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In True reach in cooler by cookline multiple items dated more than 7 days. Containers of cooked beef, bechamel sauce, garlic purée, garlic aioli, pico de gallo.
01B-24-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Water bottle in lower right fliptop cooler. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Constellation last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Constellation on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Constellation?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Constellation.
How does Constellation compare to other restaurants in Dania Beach?
Constellation most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Dania Beach average of 80.
Has Constellation's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Constellation have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Constellation 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 Constellation inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Constellation is inspected around three times per year on average.
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