GALA VENUE & KOSHER CATERING

Name: GALA VENUE & KOSHER CATERING
Address: 3423 GRIFFIN RD, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, 33312, US
Rating: 55.9

3423 GRIFFIN RD, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33312

License #1624161

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55.9 Grade F / 100

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GALA VENUE & KOSHER CATERING in FORT LAUDERDALE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 55.9 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 4, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 27 total violations — 7 critical, 13 major, 7 minor.

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Warning Issued
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.. Slicer soiled.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Bottom shelf of Coca Cola reach in Cooler soiled. Cleaned during inspection.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Provided during inspection. AC given on 04-23-26
[53B-01-5] 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. AC giving on prior inspection. 04-23-2026
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Approximately 3 tiles missing in kitchen.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Case of raw chicken stored above case of raw beef in walk in cooler. Manager inverted.

Administrative complaint recommended
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored above ready to eat beets and carrots in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets at 2 door low top freezer next to ware washing area heavily soiled
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water of 77F provided at cook line hand wash sink. Operator turned on hot water to 101F
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employees using hand wash sinks as dump sinks. Discussed with operator
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Observed above hand wash sink in ware washing area
[53B-01-5] 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. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Bread stored in direct contact either plastic handle thank you bags in reach in freezer. Operator discarded food items
[22-45-4] Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee conducting ware washing by washing and rinsing with no sanitize step. Instructed operator and employee on setting up sanitizer sink at 100ppm chlorine. Employee sanitized wares
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing green substance not labeled. Operator labeled soap and water
[12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee rinse gloved hands at hand wash sink then proceed to handle utensils and pans. Instructed employee to remove gloves and wash hands
[11-07-5] 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. Reviewed with operator and provided
[38-04-4] Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. No lights installed in walk in cooler, walk in freezer

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