FIREFLY RESTAURANT
4718 S FLAMINGO RD, Cooper City, FL, 33330
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 11, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 17
- Jurisdiction
- Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL
Violations (17)
- 22-42-4CriticalCorrected on site
Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 10 Ppm chlorine. Employee added more chlorine rechecked 100 Ppm
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 10 Ppm chlorine. Employee added more chlorine rechecked 100 Ppm **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 14-01-5Corrected on site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic soufflé cup with no handle stored inside a container yeast. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 50-09-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic
- 12B-07-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on flip top cutting board front counter.
Basic
- 36-73-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Next to stove and fryer build up of grease on the floor
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Next to stove and fryer build up of grease on the floor
Basic
- 08B-38-4
Food stored on floor.
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of marinara stored on walk in cooler floor.
Basic
- 14-69-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on compressor in outdoor walk-in cooler.
Basic
- 10-08-5Corrected on site
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee stored correctly.
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 10-20-4Corrected on site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 23-03-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Hobart mixer soiled with flour.
Basic
- 08B-63-4
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area.
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed walk in (trailer) outside in rear parking lot behind establishment.
Basic
- 36-27-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Located by mixer
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Located by mixer
Basic
- 31A-09-4Corrected on site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garage can in front of hand washing sink. Employee removed
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garage can in front of hand washing sink. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 31A-11-4Corrected on site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic pitcher and whisk stored in hand washing sink. Employee removed
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic pitcher and whisk stored in hand washing sink. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 31B-02-4Corrected on site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 22-20-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Right interior side
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Right interior side
Basic
- 31B-03-4Corrected on site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee refilled
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee refilled **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.