LAS VEGAS RESTAURANT #5
2807 E OAKLAND PARK BLVD, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33306
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 29, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 4
- Jurisdiction
- Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL
Violations (4)
- 03D-02-5Critical
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk-in cooler; cooked beans (47F - Cooling). Operator stated cooling overnight in large, full, deep pot tightly covered with foil did not reach 41F within a total of 6 hours. See stop sale. -
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk-in cooler; cooked beans (47F - Cooling). Operator stated cooling overnight in large, full, deep pot tightly covered with foil did not reach 41F within a total of 6 hours. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-29: At walk-in cooler; cooked pasta with chicken soup (47F - Cooling). Operator stated cooling overnight in large, full, deep container tightly covered with lid did not reach 41F within a total of 6 hours. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 01B-02-5Critical
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At walk-in cooler; cooked beans (47F - Cooling). Operator stated cooling overnight in large, full, deep pot tightly covered with foil did not reach 41F within a total of 6 hours. At upright reach in cooler; cooked garlic onion cilantro sauce (60F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale. -
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At walk-in cooler; cooked beans (47F - Cooling). Operator stated cooling overnight in large, full, deep pot tightly covered with foil did not reach 41F within a total of 6 hours. At upright reach in cooler; cooked garlic onion cilantro sauce (60F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-29: At walk-in cooler; cooked pasta with chicken soup (47F - Cooling). Operator stated cooling overnight in large, full, deep container tightly covered with lid did not reach 41F within a total of 6 hours. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 03D-15-4
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At walk-in cooler; cooked beans (47F - Cooling). Operator stated cooling overnight in large, full, deep pot tightly covered with foil did not reach 41F within a total of 6 hours. See stop sale. At walk-in cooler; cooked pork (88F - Cooling 2:00). Operator stated cooling since 12:00, did not reach 70F within 2 hours, moved to be reheated to 165F to start the cooling process over (135F-70F within 2 hours and 135F-41F within a total of 6 hours). -
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At walk-in cooler; cooked beans (47F - Cooling). Operator stated cooling overnight in large, full, deep pot tightly covered with foil did not reach 41F within a total of 6 hours. See stop sale. At walk-in cooler; cooked pork (88F - Cooling 2:00). Operator stated cooling since 12:00, did not reach 70F within 2 hours, moved to be reheated to 165F to start the cooling process over (135F-70F within 2 hours and 135F-41F within a total of 6 hours). **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-29: At walk-in cooler; cooked pasta with chicken soup (47F - Cooling). Operator stated cooling overnight in large, full, deep container tightly covered with lid did not reach 41F within a total of 6 hours. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate
- 53A-03-7
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Elizabeth Sosa 9/15/21 Melvin Santiago 9/15/21. All expired 9/15/26. Advised Operator to renew manager certifications. -
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Elizabeth Sosa 9/15/21 Melvin Santiago 9/15/21. All expired 9/15/26. Advised Operator to renew manager certifications. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-29: Elizabeth Sosa 9/15/21 Melvin Santiago 9/15/21. All expired 9/15/26. Advised Operator to renew manager certifications. **Time Extended**
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.