Vw Ideal Food Basket in Dania
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308 E Dania Beach Blvd, Dania, FL 33004VW Ideal Food Basket is a vended water facility in Dania that has maintained a clean compliance record across 11 inspections dating back to February 2023. The facility had 5 violations cited during a February 2023 inspection, including a priority violation for shell eggs stored at ambient temperature in the deli department and a priority violation for sanitizer buckets stored beneath a prep table with food utensils in the produce department. Both violations were corrected on site during the inspection. Since that inspection, the facility has completed 7 consecutive focused and routine inspections with zero violations, with the most recent inspection on March 18, 2026 resulting in no findings. Inspector notes document routine offsite inspections with lab results provided at multiple points, and a consultation visit with management in January 2024 addressing issues from a prior management request.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
Vw Ideal Food Basket in Dania: FDACS Inspection History (11)
Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab result provided
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: The issues described in request # 5120200 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection
Consultation visit with food establishment management Request # 5120200.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
Comments: Conducted Routine Offsite Inspection. Lab results provided.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Consultation visit with food establishment management.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
Comments: Offsite routine inspection conducted. Lab results provided.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Inspection Requirements· 5 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: A copy of this report has been provided to the person in charge of the food establishment and will be available online at
https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov/Reports/SearchFoodEntity.aspx .
LAURA ACOSTA, PERSON IN CHARGE
LENI ZUNINO, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II
Risk-Based Violations
3-501.16(B)
Eggs that have not been treated to destroy all viable Salmonellae not stored in
refrigerated equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or less. 3-501.16(B) PP
Deli department- Retail shell eggs stored at ambient temperature- COS- Raw shell eggs were
stored in proper refrigeration during inspection
x
7-201.11
Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment,
utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by
spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food, equipment,
utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 PP
Produce department- Sanitizer buckets stored underneath prep table with food utensils. COSPolicy was reviewed and bucket was properly stored during inspection
x
Good Retail Practice Violations
4-501.11
Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not kept
intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications; or cutting or piercing part of can
opener not kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when a container is
opened. 4-501.11
Thermometer in cheese and deli meats reach in display cooler is in disrepair
o
5-205.15(B)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Produce department- condenser leaking into floor inside walk in cooler
o
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Retail area- water damaged ceiling tiles. Produce department- Chipped floor tiles
o
Print Date: 2/24/2023
Page 1 of 3
— Re-Inspection Required· 27 violations· Re-Inspection Required
Comments: Request#5091877
Cooling procedures and temperature guide provided
Re-inspection visit required issued for food establishment. A re-inspection will be conducted on or about 14 days. Food inspector will
visit about 02/23/23
The issues described in request#5091877 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.
Risk-Based Violations
2-103.11(A)-(N)
A pattern of non-compliance is demonstrated with regard to the duties of the person in
charge. 2-103.11(A)-(N) and (P) PfPf
Person in charge does not comply with active managerial control with regards to food preparation,
several priority violations noticed
o
Retail area- Bags of sweet plantain have lost their hermetic seal. COS- sweet plantains were
voluntarily discarded during inspection
x
3-302.11(A)(1)
Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from
ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables
before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) PP
Retail area- Raw meats( bacon, smoke turkey neck, smoked bacon) stored on shelves above
ready to eat deli meats in meat reach in cooler. COS- All meats were properly stored during inspection
x
4-602.11(C)
Equipment food-contact surface or utensil used with time/temperature control for safety
food not cleaned throughout the day at least every 4 hours. Exception criteria for an alternative cleaning
frequency not met. 4-602.11(C) PP
Seafood department- Soil build up around blades and underneath platform of meat saw machine.
COS- meat saw was washed, rinse and sanitized during inspection
x
4-702.11
Utensil or food-contact surface of equipment not sanitized before use after cleaning.
4-702.11 PP
Produce department- Soil build up on knife after been washed ,rinsed and stored in empty
sanitizer basin of 3-compartment sink. COS- Utensils were removed and placed in wash basin during inspection
x
3-403.11(A)
Remaining unsliced portion of meat roast that is cooked using roast cooking parameters,
cooled, and then reheated for hot holding not reheated so that all parts reach at least 165°F for 15 seconds or
not reheated to 165°F within 2 hours, and not reheated for hot holding using the oven parameters and minimum
time and temperature conditions specified for cooking roasts in the Food Code. 3-403.11(A), (D) and (E) PP
Deli department- Probed temperature of reheated unsliced pork was about 143*F .COS- Meat was
reheated again until reach 165*F for 15 seconds
o
3-501.14(A)
Cooked time/temperature control for safety food not cooled within 2 hours from 135°F to
70°F, or within a total of 6 hours from 135°F to 41°F or less. 3-501.14(A) PP
Deli department- probed temperature of black bean, ground beef at 43**F , these food item were
prepared 1 day before. COS- food items were voluntarily discarded during inspection
x
3-501.16(A)(1)
Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or above, or
roast cooked or reheated to a temperature and for a time specified for cooking roast in the Food Code not hot
held at 130°F or above. 3-501.16(A)(1) PP
Deli department- Probed temperature of scramble eggs was about 128*F and roasted pork was
about 122*F inside steam table. COS-eggs were voluntarily discarded and pork reheated to 165 for 15 seconds
during inspection
x
3-501.16(A)(2)
Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below.
3-501.16(A)(2) PP
Deli department- Probed temperature of deli salads( tuna ,egg, beets, cucumber, pasta )was
between 48*-50*F inside display cooler. COS- salads were voluntarily discarded during inspection. Meat
department- probed temperature of sliced fish was about 43*F. COS- fish was placed under proper temperature
during inspection. Retail area- probed temperature of chunks of watermelon and cantaloupe was between
46*F-47*F .inside the produce reach in cooler; temperature of pre packed broccoli, sweet plantains, sweet potato
was about 55*F inside freeze reach in cooler. COS- Watermelon, cantaloupe and pre packed food items were
voluntarily discarded during inspection
x
3-501.18
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food that requires date marking not
discarded when it exceeds the 7-day limit, except time that the product is frozen, or does not bear a date mark
and the correct date mark cannot be determined. 3-501.18 PP
Deli department- observed opened cooked ham, roasted pork, salami opened ,deli meats
exceeding the 7-day limit time. COS- deli meats were voluntarily discarded during inspection
x
Print Date: 2/10/2023
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2-401.11
Employee eating, drinking or using tobacco where exposed food, clean equipment,
utensils, and linens, unwrapped single service and single use articles or other items could become contaminated.
2-401.11
Produce department- Food employee beverage stored on prep table were open door is exposed.
Seafood Department- Several opened containers of water stored on prep table. Deli department- opened juice
bottle stored on prep table . COS- Containers were removed from prep tables and voluntarily discarded ; juice
bottle properly stored during inspection
x
2-301.14
Food employee not cleaning hands or exposed portions of arms immediately before
engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped
single service or single use articles; after touching bare human body parts; after using the toilet room; after caring
for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; after coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or tissue,
using tobacco, eating or drinking; after handling soiled equipment or utensils; during food preparation as often as
necessary to remove soil and prevent cross contamination; before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves
working with food; or after engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. 2-301.14 PP
Meat department- Food employees leaving and reentering area without washing hands before
done gloves to engage in food service. COS- Policy was reviewed and food employee removed gloves, washed
hands and don new clean gloves during inspection
x
Print Date: 2/10/2023
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P
Citation Description: Food employee not cleaning hands, exposed portions of arms or prosthetic devices for at
least 20 seconds or not using the following cleaning procedures: rinse under warm water, apply soap, rub
together for 10-15 seconds, rinse under warm water, and thoroughly dry with paper towels or a hand drying
device. 2-301.12 P
Observation: Produce department- Food employee rinsing hands and drying them without applying soap. COSFood employee re washed hands following proper procedures during inspection
x
5-202.12(A)
Handwashing sink not equipped to provide hot water at a temperature of at least 100°F
through a mixing valve or combination faucet. 5-202.12(A) PfPf
Produce department- Hot water not available. Meat department- Hot water not available. COS-hot
water valves were opened and Hot water was provided at hand washing sinks during inspection
x
Good Retail Practice Violations
3-302.12
Working container holding a food or food ingredient that is not readily and unmistakably
recognized and has been removed from its original packaging for use in the establishment is not identified with
the common name of the food. 3-302.12
Deli department- Bottle with vinegar missing common name. COS- bottle was labeled during
isnpection
x
3-307.11
Food not protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source not
specified in Subparts 3-301 - 3-306 in the Food Code. 3-307.11
Deli department- Frost build-up on interior of walk in freezer unit coming in contact with prepacked
vegan patties. Seafood department- Condensation above plastic wrapped tray with conchs inside closed seafood
display case. COS- conchs were removed during inspection
o
3-305.11
Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food stored
where it is exposed to splash, dust or other contamination. 3-305.11
Deli department- warewashing area- Missing splash guard between hand washing sink and prep
table where they store and process food
o
2-402.11
Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard
restraint, or clothing that covers body hair, that is designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting
exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
2-402.11
Produce department- Food employees engage in food processing, not wearing hair restraint.
COS- food employees wore hairnets during inspection
x
3-304.14(B)(1)
Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces not held between uses in
a chemical sanitizer solution at a proper concentration as specified in the Food Code. 3-304.14(B)(1)
Produce department- wet wiping cloths not held in sanitizer solution between uses
o
3-304.12(B)
During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil stored in food that is not
time/temperature control for safety food not stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers
or equipment that can be closed. 3-304.12(B)
Deli department- bowl used as scoop inside container with rice. COS- bowl was removed during
inspection
x
3-304.12(C)(F)
During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil not stored on a clean portion of
the food preparation table or cooking equipment; in running water of sufficient velocity to flush particles to the
drain when used with moist foods; in a clean, protected location when used only with food that is not
time/temperature control for safety food; or in a container of water maintained at 135°F or greater. 3-304.12(C)(F)
Deli department- spoon stored in container with standing water at the coffee station. COS- policy
was reviewed and spoon properly stored during inspection
x
4-903.11(A)
Single-service or single-use articles not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6 inches
above the floor; or where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. 4-903.11(A)
Deli department- boxes with packed single use knife and fork, stored next to hand washing sink
that is missing an splash guard. COS- box was removed during inspection
x
4-501.11
Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not kept
intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications; or cutting or piercing part of can
opener not kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when a container is
opened. 4-501.11
Retail area- Ambient temperature of fruit salad section of display cooler in product section is 43*F;
ambient temperature of reach in freezer in frozen section was about 52*F.COS- Deli department- ambient
temperature of salads display cooler was about 44*F. COS- display cooler was adjusted during inspection and
witnessed by inspector
x
4-502.11(A)
Utensil not maintained in good repair or condition; or ambient air temperature, water
pressure, or water temperature measuring device not maintained in good repair or not accurate within the
intended range of use. 4-502.11(A) and (C)
Retail area- Thermometer in cheese and deli meats reach in display cooler is in disrepair
o
Print Date: 2/10/2023
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Citation Description: Warewashing equipment; sinks, basins or other receptacles used for washing or rinsing
raw food or laundering wiping cloths; or drainboards or equipment used to substitute for drainboards not cleaned
before use, throughout the day at a frequency necessary to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils
and ensure the equipment performs its intended function, and at least every 24 hours when used. 4-501.14
Observation: Produce department- Soil build up on sanitizer basin of 3-compartment sink. COS- sanitizer basin
was washed, rinsed and ready to use during inspection
x
5-205.15(B)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Deli department- hot water knob in hand washing sink is loose. Juice Bar- Faucet of
3-compartment sink is leaking. Meat department- drain pipe of hand washing sink is leaking, condenser leaking
onto floor inside the cold room. Produce department- condenser leaking into floor inside walk in cooler
o
5-501.16(B)-(C)
Waste receptacle not provided in each area where refuse is generated or commonly
discarded, or where recyclables or returnables are placed, or at each lavatory or group of adjacent lavatories
where disposable towels are used at handwashing lavatories. 5-501.16(B)-(C)
Meat department- Trash receptacle not provided in hand wash sink area. COS- trash can was
provided during inspection
x
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Retail area- Water damaged ceiling tiles. Produce department- chipped floor tiles
o
6-501.12
Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not
done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12
Deli department- ice build up on hose of condenser and floor of walk in freezer
o
— 2 inspections
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit· 1 violation· Operating Without Permit
Comments: All requests for a new food permit submitted January 1 through June 30, shall be assessed a permit fee per F.S. Chapter 500 and
Rule 5K-4. All requests for a new food permit submitted July 1 through December 31, shall be assessed permit fees of fifty percent
(50%) of the applicable fee per F.S. Chapter 500 and Rule 5K-4.
Payments can be made online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or can be mailed to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer
Services, P.O. Box 6720, Tallahassee FL 32314-6720. Checks and money orders are to be payable to Florida Department of
Agriculture and Consumer Services. All payments must include the Food Establishment number and reason of payment type in the
memo section of the check or money order.
Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must remit payment
in full. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at
https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Follow the instructions on the portal page for payment processing. Payment by check or money order
is also accepted, but must be made payable to FDACS and remitted to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services,
Good Retail Practice Violations
99
The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. An application for a food
permit has been submitted. Food Establishment shall remit payment of appropriate fee within 10 days. 500.12(1)
(a)F.S., 5K-4.020(4)(b) F.A.C.
This food establishment was found to be operating prior to the initial inspection without a valid food
permit.
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— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: The issues described in request# 5080551 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
Vw Ideal Food Basket in Dania: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Vw Ideal Food Basket in Dania last inspected?
- Vw Ideal Food Basket in Dania was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 18, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has Vw Ideal Food Basket in Dania had?
- Vw Ideal Food Basket in Dania has 11 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Vw Ideal Food Basket in Dania find?
- Vw Ideal Food Basket in Dania was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 18, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
- Has Vw Ideal Food Basket in Dania had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Vw Ideal Food Basket in Dania has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Vw Ideal Food Basket in Dania?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Vw Ideal Food Basket in Dania are: 4-501.11: Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications; or cutting or piercing part of can opener not kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when a container is opened. 4-501.11; 5-205.15(B): Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B); 6-501.11: Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11.
- Does Vw Ideal Food Basket in Dania have any repeat violations?
- Yes, Vw Ideal Food Basket in Dania has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 4-501.11: Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications; or cutting or piercing part of can opener not kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when a container is opened. 4-501.11; 5-205.15(B): Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B); 6-501.11: Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11.
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