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THE KNIFE

9231 W ATLANTIC BLVD, Coral Springs, FL, 33071

Warning Issued

Most recent inspection

Date
September 28, 2026
Type
Routine - Food
Result
Warning Issued
Risk category
Not reported
Cited findings
15
Jurisdiction
Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL

Violations (15)

  • 03A-02-5Critical

    Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -

    High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed Beef (47-50F - Cold Holding) in flip top cooler. Per operator, meat transfer to unit 1 hour before the inspection. Operator placed ice on item for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

    High Priority

  • 03F-02-5Critical

    Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined.

    High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed at 1:45 p.m., no time mark on TCS food at buffet line. Per operator, item prepared and placed at buffet line at 12:00 p.m. Advise operator to correctly time marked items. **Warning**

    High Priority

  • 35A-02-8Critical

    Live, small flying insects found.

    High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 live flying insects landing on walls at 3 compartment sink. **Warning**

    High Priority

  • 08A-20-5CriticalCorrected on site

    Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.

    High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef stored over bacon in walk in cooler. Operator removed to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

    High Priority

  • 36-27-5

    Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

    Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of black mold like substances buildup on walls at 3 compartment sink. **Warning**

    Basic

  • 22-02-4

    Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

    Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of black mold like substances buildup on can opener blade. **Warning**

    Intermediate

  • 53A-01-7

    Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

    Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of food manager certification available at this time. **Warning**

    Intermediate

  • 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.

    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 no proof of employees training available at this time. **Warning**

    Intermediate

  • 11-26-1

    No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

    Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**

    Intermediate

  • 03F-10-5

    No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. A package has been given to the operator.

    Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. A package has been given to the operator. **Warning**

    Intermediate

  • 22-20-5

    Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -

    Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of black substances buildup inside ice machine. **Warning**

    Basic

  • 02C-02-5

    Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -

    Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on cooked chicken and empanadas stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, both items cooked more than 24 hours. **Warning**

    Intermediate

  • 12B-07-4Corrected on site

    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 beverage containers stored on clean food preparation table next to various food items. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

    Basic

  • 12B-02-4

    Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.

    Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking from an open container in kitchen. **Warning**

    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 accumulation of black substances buildup on can opener holster. **Warning**

    Basic

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.