Touch of Class
Last inspected: Jul 31, 2025
86
Score
Going back to 2023, Touch of Class has seven inspections in the public record. On Jul 31, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
Across the inspection history, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Compared to the broader North Lauderdale restaurant scene, where the average is 76, this is a stronger showing. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 31, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed meat stored in none food grade bags in reach in freezer. **Warning**
14-31-5
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: - red peas soup (58F - Cold Holding) in reach in freezer. - raw chicken tenders (46F - cold holding) in reach in cooler. Per operator, item was not prepared or portioned today. Item has been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: - red peas soup (58F - Cold Holding) in reach in freezer. - raw chicken tenders (46F - cold holding) in reach in cooler. Per operator, item was not prepared or portioned today. Item has been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter hot box; fried chicken (119-140F - Hot Holding). Per operator, items have been out of temperature for approximately 20mins. **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
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 no proof of training Deserine J. **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 steamed vegetables cooked 01/29 not date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sinks used to hold roses (front counter) and plastic pans (kitchen). PIC removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
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 tong handle not stored above steamed vegetables in flip top cooler in kitchen. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed ready to eat bammy stored with unwashed vegetables in flip top cooler in kitchen. **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed an accumulation of grease on wall and pipes next to deep frier in kitchen. **Warning**
36-27-5
35
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed pollock bone in pollock over peppers in make table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine tests strips.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use observed quaternary testing strips sanitizing with chlorine.
16-43-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
22-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed both handles on delfield reach in cooler broken.
14-11-5
58
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to three compartment sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in Delfield reach in cooler the bottom of the cooler has accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed on delfield reach in cooler both door handles broken.
14-11-5
78
Jun 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
41-10-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottled water **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
82
Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw shell eggs stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat soup in Frigidaire reach in. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on all equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Also at top of door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Interior of both microwaves has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Flip top, Frigidaire and Delfield reach in units.
22-16-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Touch of Class last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Touch of Class on file is from Jul 31, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Touch of Class?
Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Touch of Class.
How does Touch of Class compare to other restaurants in North Lauderdale?
Touch of Class most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the North Lauderdale average of 76.
Has Touch of Class' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Touch of Class have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Touch of Class 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 Touch of Class inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Touch of Class is inspected around three times per year on average.
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