PALA MEDITERRANEAN KITCHEN

Name: PALA MEDITERRANEAN KITCHEN
Address: 3317 SHERIDAN ST, HOLLYWOOD, FL, 33021, US
Rating: 91.3

3317 SHERIDAN ST, HOLLYWOOD, FL 33021

License #1624865

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91.3 Grade B / 100

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PALA MEDITERRANEAN KITCHEN in HOLLYWOOD currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 91.3 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 15, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 15 total violations — 3 critical, 5 major, 7 minor.

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[12A-25-4] Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee wiped face with paper towels and returned to prepping food items without washing hands and putting on new gloves. Reviewed proper procedures with employee and manager - employee washed hands.
[08B-47-4] Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Onion bin not adequately 6 inches above floor in hallway storage area.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Multiple containers with partial old labels not fully removed.
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee in back prep area wearing watch while preparing food items.
[14-86-1] Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. In front fliptop unit, cut lettuce stored in container with regular paper towels. Employee removed paper towels.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. 1) Bag of raw onions on floor in hallway outside kitchen. Employee placed onions in bin. 2) In storage unit 3312, cases of raw vegetables on floor. Advised manager to have employee move cases onto shelves when able.

Warning Issued
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using front counter hand wash sink as dump sink. Discussed with employee and operator.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at "3312" food storage/dry storage location
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored on prep table with food preparation taking place. Employee removed
[51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Addition of food storage/dry storage at unit 3312, 2 doors from back entrance passing neighboring businesses
[12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee enter building with gloved hands and proceed to handle panned foods without removing gloves and washing hands and putting on new gloves. Discussed with employee. Employee removed gloves and washed hands
[53A-05-6] 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/
[02C-04-5] Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked beef prepared and frozen not date marked. Discussed date marking of cooked and frozen foods. Operator date marked

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