Panfiyah
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, Panfiyah has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 9, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food”, which has been cited two times.
The city-wide average for Fort Lauderdale sits at 80, putting Panfiyah on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
55
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
64
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the steam table, cooked shrimp (101-115F - Hot Holding). The item has been in the steam table less than 1 hour. The chef voluntarily discarded the shrimp in place of reheating. In the table top warmer on the cook line, fried chicken (95-101F - Hot Holding); barbi fried chicken (109-136F - Hot Holding). The chicken had been cooked less than 2 hours ago. The chef placed the chicken in the oven to reheat to 165F to hot hold **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler, raw eggs over sour cream and raw shrimp and raw lobster over cooked black beans. The items were corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. The hand sink across from the cook line, a sanitizer bucket was stored inside. The bucket was removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Next to the triple sink was a case of raw chicken thawing at room temperature without running water. Chef moved the chicken to the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
55
Oct 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the steam table, cooked vegetables (120-126F - Hot Holding); cooked shrimp (120-126F - Hot Holding). The items were in the steam table less than 30 minutes. The items are being reheated to 165F to hot hold. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal bag stored on shelf over the cook line flip top coolers. The bag was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On the walk in cooler door handle
23-24-4
78
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Owner labeled spray bottle **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
31B-05-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
70
Jul 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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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 procedures to manager **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Two new employees hired **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Potato salad made at another restaurant location ( same owner )not date marked inside walk in cooler. Operator date marked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Bottle water above bag with lettuce inside walk in cooler. Operator removed water **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to manager **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
Basic - Ice buildup in migali reach-in freezer in kitchen.
14-69-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - #1 Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. #2 Shelf with rust that has pitted the surface where cleaned dishes are stored next 3 compartment sink in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
55
Jan 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
39
Jul 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Licensed paid during inspection, confirmation #226002745 **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-2
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 big 6 food borne illnesses to manager.
11-07-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard on bottom shelf inside migali reach in freezer in cook line.
14-05-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Pepsi bottled drink inside migali reach in freezer in cook line. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Shelf with rust that has pitted the surface where cleaned dishes are stored next 3 compartment sink in kitchen. Walk in cooler/ Freezer shelves with rust that pitted the surface .
14-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth at 0ppm in kitchen.Operator remade to 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Panfiyah last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Panfiyah on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Panfiyah?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Panfiyah.
How does Panfiyah compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Panfiyah most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Panfiyah's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panfiyah have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Panfiyah 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 Panfiyah inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Panfiyah is inspected around three times per year on average.
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