Sinz
Last inspected: Jul 10, 2025
26
Score
Sinz has been inspected nine times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 10, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 11 violations to closer to six violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “no paper towels” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Sinz's 26 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
26
Feb 6, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jan 29, 2025
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine at 00ppm after several attempts.
22-41-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired December 1, 2024
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at walk in cooler - raw salmon stored over cooked oxtails. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at nose bibb outside (hose connected) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at mop sink next to walk in cooler.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink at main bar. Operator provided roll of paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. Observed 4 employees on duty without proof of training. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink at main bar. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handwashing sink at outside bar. Operator provided sign **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 2 full tanks of Co2 not secured properly, stored next to mop sink.
51-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine next to dry goods room.
22-20-5
30
Dec 4, 2024
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on table next to steam table in kitchen - Alfredo sauce (76F - Cold Holding); tequila tomato sauce (46F - Cold Holding) as per operator items held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Items not portioned or prepared today. Operator placed items in ice bath to bring down the temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed container on table in kitchen next to grill - crab cakes (76F - Hot Holding) as per operator item held out for approximately 5 hours. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired December 1, 2024
50-17-3
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink.
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed container on table in kitchen next to grill - crab cakes (76F - Hot Holding) as per operator item held out for approximately 5 hours. See stop sale.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink at outside bar. Observed at handwashing sink at main bar Observed at handwashing sink in dry goods room. Operator provided item. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink at outside bar. Observed at handwashing sink at main bar. Operator provided item. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
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 3 employees on food preparation duties without proof of training.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink at main bar and side bar.
27-16-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handwashing sink at outside bar.
31B-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp (35F) thawing at room temperature in triple sink. Operator ran water on item. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at outside bar.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee experiencing persistent sneezing, coughing, runny nose, or discharge from eyes working with food, clean equipment or utensils, and/or unwrapped single-service items. Observed employee sneezing while engaged in food preparation.
11-12-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of pasta stored directly on the floor at dry goods room.
08B-38-4
25
Nov 7, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Nov 6, 2024
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table near expo window - ox tail (113F - Hot Holding); beans with beef (115F - Hot Holding); cooked veggie sause (103F - Hot Holding); As per operator items out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator raised table's temperature. Observed next to steam table - container of vodka tomato sauce (70F - Hot Holding) as per operator item not portioned today. Held out of temp for approximately 5 hours. See stop sale.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed at walk in cooler - raw beef stored over oranges.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at lower compartment cooler - red snapper (45F - Cold Holding); shredded chicken (48F - Cold Holding) As per operator items held out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Not portioned or prepared today. Operator placed items in cooler for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed next to steam table - container of vodka tomato sauce (70F - Hot Holding) as per operator item not portioned today. Held out of temp for approximately 5 hours. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink next to dishwasher machine. Observed at handwashing sink at bar.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at handwashing sink next to dishwasher machine - cart with utensil blocking access to sink. Operator cleared area. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon stored in sink at handwashing sink next to dishwasher machine. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine next to dry goods room.
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed jars on shelf above dishwasher machine -
24-05-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking from an open container at expo window in kitchen.
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restrain. Employees complied **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at storage room - boxes of beans stored directly on the floor. Additionally observed boxes of plantain on floor next triple sink.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on prepping table in kitchen. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened bottle of water in cooler in kitchen. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed at triple sink - calamari thawing in standing water - operator turned water on for proper thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
23
Jun 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
53B-10-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed take out food boxs stored directly on floor in dry storage room.
25-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed: 1. in walk-in cooler, cases of food stored directly on the floor. 2. Case of soda syrup on dry storage room floor. 3. Cases of food on freezer floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed multiple soda guns with no drain lines at bar.
29-17-4
64
Jun 7, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
78
Sep 13, 2022
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sinz last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sinz on file is from Jul 10, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sinz?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sinz.
How does Sinz compare to other restaurants in Davie?
Sinz most recently scored 26 out of 100, which is lower than the Davie average of 79.
Has Sinz's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sinz have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Sinz 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 Sinz inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sinz is inspected around three times per year on average.
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