Saalan
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
61
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Saalan stretching back to 2023. Saalan was last inspected on Mar 5, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around five violations to closer to 10 violations.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Saalan's 61 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
61
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
45
Jun 26, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wiping a spill off the floor and then then engaged in food preparation
12A-29-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cilantro stored in a plastic t shirt bag in reach in refrigerator.
14-31-5
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee with dirty dishes then removed a lemon from reach in cooler without washing hands.
12A-02-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic and butter oil (51F - Cold Holding) sitting on top of another container in flip top cooler. Per operator held out of temperature less than 1 hour. Not portion or prep today Operator placed inside flip top cooler overnight. Observed bus pan of cooked white rice (58F - Cold Holding) sitting out at room temperature, per operator removed from cooler 1 hour ago. Operator placed back in cooler.Not portion or prep today.**Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator had infrared thermometer.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test strips.
16-37-1
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 tilapia thawing in reach in cooler not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator removed from package **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License posted expired on December 1 2024
50-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on the floor by fryer operator removed cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open water bottle on prep table
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions,case of plastic water bottles , case of canned tomato sauce stored on kitchen floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in contact with Chana Daal and wheat flour.
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook line shelf pans stored.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open water bottle at inside low boy cooler at prep station
12B-13-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler unwashed scallions over carafes of water
08B-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cook line next to fryer
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet nesting in mop bucket
42-01-4
25
Jun 9, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 cheese prepared 4/7/25 not date marked in black reach-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: Still observed.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: Observed proof of training for one employee on duty at the time of callback inspection, however no proof of training for employees on duty at the time of initial inspection. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed bag of cilantro stored with yogurt in reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: Still observed.
08B-17-4
78
Apr 9, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
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 chicken in reach in cooler in kitchen. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: - in reach in cooler next to kitchen entry door, raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (43-45F - Cold Holding), milk dough (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. Sees stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: - in reach in cooler next to kitchen entry door, raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (43-45F - Cold Holding), milk dough (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. Sees stop sale. - at room temperature in kitchen white rice (59F - Cold Holding). Per operator item has been out of temperature for approximately 30mins. Item placed in cooler to cool down. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chlorine sanitizer stored with ingredients users in restaurant. Employee removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
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 - 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 cheese prepared 4/7/25 not date marked in black reach-in cooler. **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with an accumulation of old food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed bag of cilantro stored with yogurt in reach in cooler. **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed measuring cup handle stored touching uncooked white rice in rice bin in kitchen. Observed scoop handle stored touching fried onions, besan on shelf next to hand wash sink. Employee removed stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed roof of microwave soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on top of reach in freezer (used for prep) across from cook line. **Warning**
21-10-4
26
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee arrived from rear kitchen door and began working with food without washing hands
12A-16-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef in contact with a thank you t shirt to go bag in Frigidaire freezer chest. Operator removed from bag **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-31-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1 2023 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed tubes of raw ground beef over mayonnaise in coke 2 door glass reach in.operator moved beef to lower shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands at three compartment sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked by a fan.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen
31B-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed outside of whirlpool refrigerator/freezer soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed big gulp and Wawa beverage containers in glass reach in cooler.
12B-13-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting in mop bucket
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food sugar removed from original container not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on cook line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
25
Nov 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed meat being stored in a black t shirt to go bags in reach in freezer chest. Operator removed bags **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over whole tomatoes in whirlpool refrigerator next to convection oven. Operator placed eggs on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in whirlpool refrigerator/freezer multiple items not date marked.
02C-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 bulletin **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bags of onions on kitchen floor
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop wet nesting in mop bucket.
42-01-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board with cut marks and is no longer cleanable
14-09-4
35
Jun 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Saalan last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Saalan on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Saalan?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Saalan.
How does Saalan compare to other restaurants in Lauderhill?
Saalan most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Lauderhill average of 74.
Has Saalan's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Saalan have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Saalan means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Saalan inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Saalan is inspected around three times per year on average.
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