SIROCCO MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT
170 N POINTE DR, Dania Beach, FL, 33004
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 14, 2026
- Type
- Complaint Full
- Result
- Warning Issued
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 10
- Jurisdiction
- Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL
Violations (10)
- 01B-13-4Critical
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In walk in cooler, Lamb (59 to 71F - Cooling). Operator stated held in cooler overnigt. Cooling overnight. In reach in cooler on cook line, rice and mashed potato 45°F cooling. Operator stated held in cooler overnight. Not prepared or portioned today.
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In walk in cooler, Lamb (59 to 71F - Cooling). Operator stated held in cooler overnigt. Cooling overnight. In reach in cooler on cook line, rice and mashed potato 45°F cooling. Operator stated held in cooler overnight. Not prepared or portioned today. **Warning**
High Priority
- 03D-02-5Critical
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler, Lamb (59 to 71F - Cooling). Operator stated held in cooler overnight. Cooling overnight in walk in cooler. See stop sale. In reach in cooler on cook line, rice and mashed potato 45°F cooling. Overstated held in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler, Lamb (59 to 71F - Cooling). Operator stated held in cooler overnight. Cooling overnight in walk in cooler. See stop sale. In reach in cooler on cook line, rice and mashed potato 45°F cooling. Overstated held in cooler overnight. See stop sale. **Warning**
High Priority
- 02D-01-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In kitchen, salt and sugar containers not labeled.
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In kitchen, salt and sugar containers not labeled. **Warning**
Basic
- 03D-15-4
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler, Lamb (59 to 71F - heated Cooling). Operator stated held in cooler overnight. Cooling overnight in walk in cooler. See stop sale. In reach in cooler on cook line, rice and mashed potato 45°F heated cooling. Overstated held in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler, Lamb (59 to 71F - heated Cooling). Operator stated held in cooler overnight. Cooling overnight in walk in cooler. See stop sale. In reach in cooler on cook line, rice and mashed potato 45°F heated cooling. Overstated held in cooler overnight. See stop sale. Observed lamb in large bus tub cooling covered overnight. Observed mashed potatoes cooling wrapped in plastic wrap overnight in cooler in kitchen. Discussed proper cooling methods with operator. See sale **Warning**
Intermediate
- 31A-11-4Corrected on site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In kitchen, handwashing sink used to fill up bucket. Employee removed bucket.
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In kitchen, handwashing sink used to fill up bucket. Employee removed bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate
- 31B-02-4RepeatCorrected on site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cook line, no paper towels provided. Operator supplied paper towels.
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cook line, no paper towels provided. Operator supplied paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate
- 31B-03-4Corrected on site
No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar, no soap provided at handwashing sinks. Operator supplied soap.
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar, no soap provided at handwashing sinks. Operator supplied soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate
- 55-01-5
Basic - Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt. Menu does not disclose automatic gratuity of 18% added onto bill for patty's of 6 or more.
Intermediate - Basic - Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt. Menu does not disclose automatic gratuity of 18% added onto bill for patty's of 6 or more. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 41-17-4Corrected on site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At bar, sanitizer in spray bottle not labeled. Operator labeled bottle.
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At bar, sanitizer in spray bottle not labeled. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate
- 31B-04-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In employee restroom, no handwashing sign provided.
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In employee restroom, no handwashing sign provided. **Warning**
Basic
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL health department. Data refreshed October 12, 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.