RAINBOW PALACE
2787 E OAKLAND PARK BLVD, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33306
Most recent inspection
- Date
- June 5, 2026
- Type
- Complaint Full
- Result
- Administrative complaint recommended
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 16
- Jurisdiction
- Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL
Violations (16)
- 12A-13-4CriticalCorrected on site
Dish Employee handled soiled utensils and then picked up clean dishes and utensils, without washing hands. Reviewed proper procedures and employee washed hands.
High Priority - Dish Employee handled soiled utensils and then picked up clean dishes and utensils, without washing hands. Reviewed proper procedures and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 22-41-4CriticalRepeatCorrected on site
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator primed unit. Chlorine 100ppm.
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator primed unit. Chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 08A-05-6CriticalRepeatCorrected on site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler - raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat pork wantans and raw fish stored over ready to eat broth and olives. Operator stored all items properly.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler - raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat pork wantans and raw fish stored over ready to eat broth and olives. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 03A-02-5Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Right flip top - pork dumplings (41-49F). Per operator items placed in unit approximately 2 hours ago. Operator removed excess and placed in reach in to quick chill.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Right flip top - pork dumplings (41-49F). Per operator items placed in unit approximately 2 hours ago. Operator removed excess and placed in reach in to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority
- 03D-06-5Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Left flip top - cut cabbage - ambient cooling 1 hour at 4:30pm (55-58F - Cooling) at 5:05pm 49-57F. At this rate proper ambient cooling will not occur.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Left flip top - cut cabbage - ambient cooling 1 hour at 4:30pm (55-58F - Cooling) at 5:05pm 49-57F. At this rate proper ambient cooling will not occur. Observed item overfilled in upper section of flip top. Operator removed excess and placed in reach in to expedite cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority
- 03B-01-6Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - chicken (120-123F - Hot Holding). Per operator holding less than an hour. Operator placed on Time as a Public Health Control. Provided form to operator and reviewed.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - chicken (120-123F - Hot Holding). Per operator holding less than an hour. Operator placed on Time as a Public Health Control. Provided form to operator and reviewed. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority
- 14-69-4
Ice buildup in Cookline reach-in chest freezers.
Basic - Ice buildup in Cookline reach-in chest freezers.
Basic
- 10-12-5Corrected on site
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored directly on top of visibly soiled ice machine. Operator stored properly.
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored directly on top of visibly soiled ice machine. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 23-24-4Repeat
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles and gaskets. All Cookline cold holding units.
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles and gaskets. All Cookline cold holding units. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 08B-12-5RepeatCorrected on site
Stored food not covered. Chest freezer - Spring rolls and lobster stored uncovered. Operator properly covered.
Basic - Stored food not covered. Chest freezer - Spring rolls and lobster stored uncovered. Operator properly covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 22-08-4Corrected on site
Interior of cookline microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Basic - Interior of cookline microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 50-09-4Repeat
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 12B-02-4RepeatCorrected on site
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating at Cookline prep table. Employee took items and left prep area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 14-11-5
Equipment in poor repair. Left 4 door reach in - torn gaskets - upper left door.
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Left 4 door reach in - torn gaskets - upper left door.
Basic
- 36-73-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under and around all Cookline grills and fryers.
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under and around all Cookline grills and fryers.
Basic
- 08B-38-4Corrected on site
Food stored on floor. Container or raw beef and bags of ice stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator stored properly.
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container or raw beef and bags of ice stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
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.