ST BESS KITCHEN
8318 W OAKLAND PARK BLVD, Sunrise, FL, 33351
Most recent inspection
- Date
- August 3, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Administrative complaint recommended
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 16
- Jurisdiction
- Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL
Violations (16)
- 35A-02-8Critical
Live, small flying insects found.
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 3 live flying insects at dishwashing area. Operator killed and sanitized areas. **Warning**
High Priority
- 03A-02-5CriticalRepeat
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 raw fish cold held in flip top cooler at 48-54F. Per operator, fish transfer to unit 3 hours prior to the inspection. Operator removed to freezer for quick chill. -Observed raw oxtail cold held in walk in coo,er at 44F. Oxtail transfer back to cooked 3 hours before the inspection. Advise operator to put item in freezer for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 40-06-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellular phone stored on food preparation table. Operator removed and stored properly. **Warning**
Basic
- 13-03-4Repeat
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Chefs in kitchen.
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Chefs in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Basic
- 08B-38-4
Food stored on floor. -
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with plantains stored on kitchen floor. **Warning**
Basic
- 25-05-4Corrected on site
Single-service articles improperly stored.
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases with food containers stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic
- 08B-12-5
Stored food not covered. -
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with cooked peas stored in walk in cooker. **Warning**
Basic
- 36-27-5Repeat
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 wall at dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Basic
- 31A-11-4Repeat
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed handwashing sink in kitchen used to catch water. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
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
- 53A-05-6
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **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. Observed no proof that food workers are informed of their health responsibilities. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 51-11-4Repeat
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed a c02 tank next to hot water heater not secured **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Basic
- 41-17-4Repeat
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed an unlabeled spray bottle at dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate
- 24-07-4
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean pot stored on kitchen floor. **Warning**
Basic
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL health department. Data refreshed September 9, 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.