Hummus Achla

656-658 Hallandale Beach Blvd, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
35
Score
High Risk

Inspectors have visited Hummus Achla 12 times, with records going back to 2022. Hummus Achla was last inspected on Feb 26, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

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

Across the inspection history, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.

The city-wide average sits at 80, which Hummus Achla's 35 doesn't quite reach. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

12
Inspections
2
Critical latest
6
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed no 2026 license. Operator paid during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above ready to eat hummus. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
16-33-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener observed with a build up of debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed brooms, dust pan, stacked produce, etc, all blocking hand sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed hummus, Baba Ganoush, thawed chicken, per operator all 25-36 hours since preparation.
02C-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles of low boy coolers and gaskets.
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Sanitizer empty. Zero (0) ppm chlorine. Operator replaced and primed. **Corrected On-Site**
16-55-4
35
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed hands without applying soap after switching from raw to ready to eat. Received proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Containers of raw chicken stored above containers of cooked chickpeas in us double doors reach in cooler. Employee inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary nor chlorine chemical test kit.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled glass cleaner bottle during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large bowl stored inside employees handwashing sink in kitchen. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's Bathroom.
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 3 ceiling tiles with water damage in kitchen.
36-32-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1) Hood filters soiled. 2) Bottom shelf of on the go triple doors reach vegetables cooler soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Shelf with rust that has pitted the surface. Lower shelf of prep table in kitchen across from glass reach in cooler in kitchen.
14-33-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Manager labeled couscous container during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
43
Jun 26, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Secondary Steam Table at Uber Station- ; Cooked Chickpeas (110-115F - Hot Holding). Per Manager food items in unit in unit less than an hour. Observed unit unplugged. Manager plugged during inspection and reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine chemical test kit. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense flour. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Container of oil stored on floor next to prep sink in kitchen. Employee elevated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Gasket in front counter reach in cooler torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Water leaking from faucet handle.
29-11-4
64
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 12-01-24 Expired. Operator renewed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Container of raw fish stored above container of cooked salmon in glass reach in freezer next to M3 Turbo Air reach in cooler. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Bags of raw chicken stored above bags of raw beef in chest freezer next to vegetable cooler in prep area. Employee inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine or quaternary chemical test kit.
16-37-1
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both bathrooms.
32-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris, dirt. Bottom shelf of single door freezer next to dishwashing machine soiled. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of salt removed from original container not identified by common name. Employee labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bags of onions and cases of oils stored on floor employee elevated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
47
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both bathrooms.
32-04-4
95
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Oct 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Next to mop sink behind establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: Same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: Same **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 6 ceiling tiles in dining area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: Same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: Same- **Time Extended**
36-32-5
82
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Containers of raw shell eggs stored above container of cooked beef in US double doors reach in. Employee inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: Same- Bag of raw beef stored above containers of cooked peppers in US Refrigerator. Employee inverted. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad station- ; Coleslaw (46F- Cold holding); Hummus (48F - Cold Holding) Eggplant salad (48F - Cold Holding) Per Manager food items in unit less than less than 4 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today. Manager add ice to quick chill. Observed pans doubled and gasket torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: Same- Coleslaw 48F Hummus 47F Eggplant salad 49F **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Next to mop sink behind establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: Same **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: Same **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 6 ceiling tiles in dining area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: Same **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach in under salad station gasket torn and disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: Same- **Time Extended**
14-11-5
52
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Us glass reach in- ; Cooked chickpeas (60F - Cooling. Per Manager food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed chickpeas stored and covered in deep pan. See stop sale. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Reviewed proper hands washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Containers of raw shell eggs stored above container of cooked beef in US double doors reach in. Employee inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Us glass reach in- ; Cooked chickpeas (60F - Cooling. Per Manager food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed chickpeas stored and covered in deep pan. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad station- ; Coleslaw (46F- Cold holding); Hummus (48F - Cold Holding) Eggplant salad (48F - Cold Holding) Per Manager food items in unit less than less than 4 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today. Manager add ice to quick chill. Observed pans doubled and gasket torn. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Next to mop sink behind establishment. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large pot and case of oil stored in front of hands washing sink in kitchen. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Manager provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Basic - Reach in under salad station gasket torn and disrepair. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Case of oil stored on floor in kitchen front of hands washing sink in kitchen . Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 6 ceiling tiles in dining area. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Working containers of oil removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of oils not labeled. Manager labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
25
May 12, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Manager fixed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-08-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Manager replaced during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle stored in container of salt. Cook removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
33-14-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table. Manager stored in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
64
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw beef stored above container of cooked stuff cabbage in US 2 Doors Refrigerator. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink. Reviewed proper hand washing procedures. Employee rewashed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle in container of sugar. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Container of oil stored on floor in kitchen. Manager elevated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table in kitchen. Manager stored in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar not labeled in kitchen. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
64
Sep 9, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. No hot water in employee hand washing sink.
12A-19-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat vegetables in US Refrigerator. Manager stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle used to dispense flour. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open water stored on prep table next to salad container. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor.case of cooking oil on floor. Case of oil stored on floor in kitchen by hand sink. Employee elevated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping stored on prep table in kitchen. Manager stored in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
50

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hummus Achla last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hummus Achla on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hummus Achla?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Hummus Achla.

How does Hummus Achla compare to other restaurants in Hallandale Beach?

Hummus Achla most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Hallandale Beach average of 80.

Has Hummus Achla's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Hummus Achla have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Hummus Achla 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.

How often is Hummus Achla inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hummus Achla is inspected around three times per year on average.