Mikol Halev

3423 Griffin Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Other
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
17
Score
High Risk

Inspectors have visited Mikol Halev eight times, with records going back to 2023. On Feb 17, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

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

Mikol Halev's latest score of 17 falls below the Fort Lauderdale average of 80. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
7
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
17
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
64
Jun 18, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook went into dining room and when entering cook line wiped his hands on his pants and put gloves on without washing hands.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef stored over eggplant in 3 door glass cooler. Operator removed ground beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Cooked Corn 50F, can was opened yesterday and placed in glass door cooler in dining room last night. More than 4 hours ago.
01B-38-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Cooked Corn 50F, can was opened yesterday and placed in glass door cooler in dining room last night. More than 4 hours ago.
03D-06-5
High Priority - Bottle of cleaner improperly stored on shelf above prep table at cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink next to soda machine. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing cleaner not labeled next to hand sink and over prep table on cook line. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - 1 box of onions stored on floor under prep table on cook line. Cook placed on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees next to oven and next to soda machine.
31B-04-4
35
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At the bar
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Over the prep table
36-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Under the dry storage rack, cans of garbanzo beans were stored on the floor. The cans were moved to the shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
64
Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the HOTPOINT reach in cooler, the raw eggs were stored directly above the cut cabbage. The eggs were moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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 - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
64
Nov 9, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mikol Halev last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mikol Halev on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mikol Halev?

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

How does Mikol Halev compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Mikol Halev most recently scored 17 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Mikol Halev's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mikol Halev have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Mikol Halev 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 Mikol Halev inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mikol Halev is inspected around four times per year on average.