Red Velvet Kitchen & Grill
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
39
Score
Red Velvet Kitchen & Grill has been inspected eight times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to seven violations.
“No paper towels” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Oakland Park facility scores 85, putting Red Velvet Kitchen & Grill on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
4
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (113F - Hot Holding); beans (129F - Hot Holding) in steam table. Per operator, both items move to unit less than 2 hours. Operator increases the temperature on the unit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked turkey wings cold held at 51F in refrigerator. Per operator, item transfer to unit less than 2 hours. Operator transfer item to freezer for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed hotel and restaurant license expired on 12/01/2025. **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At dishwashing area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. No proof for some employees . **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marked on turkey wings cold held in reach in cooler. Per operator, item cooked yesterday. Operator unable to determine the time wings were cooked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork chops thawing at room temperature in 3 compartment sink and chicken wings in standing water. Operator removed both items to reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed fish seasoned removed from the original containers not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
39
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed holding chicken and pork. Operator relocated to food quality bags. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sweet potatoes, black eyed peas, per operator 30 hours. No date mark.
02C-02-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of cups on floor. Operator relocated to shelf.
25-05-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table. Operator cleaned sanitized and stored in food. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
70
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid for 2025 license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at both kitchen handwash sinks. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Esmarelda (server) and Reglan (cook) both more than 60 days, no food handler certification.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in reach in cooler, rice, beans, gravy, all per operator from 36 hrs prior. No date marks.
02C-02-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercially reduced oxygen packaged salmon removed from freezer just prior to inspection not removed from package. Operator opened and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Quaternary ppm 50. Operator increased to 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-13-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork chops thawing in standing water 39°F. Operator returned to cooler for proper thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed fan banging locally against large ice build up.
14-69-4
52
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No posted consumer advisory. Provided operator via email. Operator printed and posted. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
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 to operator.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cook line. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed zero (0) Quaternary in 3 compartment sink. Operator corrected to 200 ppm quaternary. **Corrected On-Site**
16-13-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils at steam table held in 78F water. Operator cleaned, sanitized, and held in hot 138F water on steam table. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator.
51-13-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 2023 Restaurant license displayed. Operator printed and posted.**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
61
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken (wings, gizzards) above pork chops and ground beef in reach in cooler. Operator relocated to correct shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
82
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Jun 6, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
May 19, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 4 major violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Red Velvet Kitchen & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Red Velvet Kitchen & Grill on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Red Velvet Kitchen & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Red Velvet Kitchen & Grill.
How does Red Velvet Kitchen & Grill compare to other restaurants in Oakland Park?
Red Velvet Kitchen & Grill most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Oakland Park average of 85.
Has Red Velvet Kitchen & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Red Velvet Kitchen & Grill have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Red Velvet Kitchen & Grill 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 Red Velvet Kitchen & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Red Velvet Kitchen & Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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