Dania Entertainment Center
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
90
Score
Dania Entertainment Center has been inspected nine times since 2022. Dania Entertainment Center was last inspected on Mar 20, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Compared to the broader Dania Beach restaurant scene, where the average is 80, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
90
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
67
Jan 30, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with yellow rice on stove in cook line. Observed to go shopping bags with prints covering pot with freshly made cooked rice on stove in cook line. Operator removed printed shopping bags and placed yellow rice in another pot. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Basic - One Ceiling tile missing in ware washing area.
36-36-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Some Ice buildup on floor in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
74
Nov 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
74
Jun 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: At the time of callback inspection, Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit . **Admin Complaint**
22-57-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed an accumulation of black mold like debris on vents throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: Not complied **Admin Complaint**
36-34-5
82
Jun 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-57-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs not separated from ready to eat custard in vegetable walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
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 hard boiled eggs portioned Thursday June 13, not date marked. PIC date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled with food debris at prep table next to office. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed diced chicken prepared June 15 not date marked in meat walk-in cooler. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed flour stored uncovered in storage bin. PIC covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed an accumulation of black mold like debris on vents throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-34-5
50
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: Dishwasher machine is out of service, per manager parts has been ordered. Manual sanitation has been used until machine gets repaired. **Time Extended**
22-57-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No thermo labels or not water temperature thermometer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: Observed same **Time Extended**
16-62-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Hands wash in rear kitchen. -hand wash prep area. Sign emailed to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: Observed sign posted **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
74
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Flats of raw shell eggs on shelf above cases of vegetables in dairy walk in cooler.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in freezer, cases of raw fish above open cases of pretzels and cooked seafood mix.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket at prep area at 200ppm chlorine. Employee remade to 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave opposite chef's office has food debris inside. Manager cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishwasher not reaching 160F on thermal label after several attempts. Employee set up sanitizer sink (200ppm quaternary) to use. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-56-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink closest to chef's office.
31B-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Utensils by steam well in kitchen 2) ice cream scoop at Pizzelato Both sets of utensils removed from water and replaced with clean in dry containers. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Left ice machine has mold like buildup around upper plastic baffles.
22-20-5
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dania Entertainment Center last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dania Entertainment Center on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dania Entertainment Center?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dania Entertainment Center.
How does Dania Entertainment Center compare to other restaurants in Dania Beach?
Dania Entertainment Center most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Dania Beach average of 80.
Has Dania Entertainment Center's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dania Entertainment Center have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Dania Entertainment Center 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 Dania Entertainment Center inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dania Entertainment Center is inspected around three times per year on average.
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