How many health inspections has KALUZ RESTAURANT had?

KALUZ RESTAURANT has had 25 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has KALUZ RESTAURANT ever been shut down?

Yes, KALUZ RESTAURANT has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at KALUZ RESTAURANT?

The most frequently cited violations at KALUZ RESTAURANT are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?

UNSAFE FOOD SOURCE: Food from unapproved sources bypasses USDA/FDA safety inspections, potentially harboring Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, parasites, or chemical contaminants. Uninspected meat may contain antibiotics, hormones, or prions (mad cow disease). Home-canned foods risk deadly Clostridium botulinum toxin. Wild-harvested shellfish may contain paralytic toxins. All food must come from approved, inspected sources. Maintain supplier documentation and invoices. Shellfish must have proper tags retained for 90 days. No home-prepared, home-canned, or uninspected foods. Wild game must be commercially processed. Verify supplier licenses and inspection status.

What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?

BACTERIAL BIOFILM: Improperly cleaned multi-use utensils develop bacterial biofilms within 24 hours. These biofilms protect pathogens (Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli) from routine sanitizing — requiring physical scrubbing to remove. Each use of a contaminated utensil transfers pathogens to food. Improperly cleaned cutting boards harbor 200x more bacteria than a toilet seat. Clean and sanitize all multi-use utensils using the 3-compartment sink method: Wash in hot soapy water (110°F minimum), rinse in clean water, sanitize in approved solution (50-100 ppm chlorine or 200-400 ppm quaternary ammonium for 30 seconds), air dry. Or use properly functioning commercial dishwasher. Clean utensils at least every 4 hours during continuous use.

KALUZ RESTAURANT

3300 E COMMERCIAL BLVD, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

Broward County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: ARKA GRILL COMPANY LLC · License: SEA1623220

KALUZ RESTAURANT in Fort Lauderdale, FL has 25 inspections on record with 180 total violations (7.2 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

25Inspections

180Violations

1Closures

Data current as of May 27, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for KALUZ RESTAURANT
Date	Reason	Reopened
Mar 26, 2025	Roach activity	09:40:00

Inspection History (25)

May 27, 2025 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Mar 27, 2025 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 26, 2025 — Complaint Full· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Mar 20, 2025 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

Oct 14, 2024 — Complaint Full· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Apr 30, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Nov 28, 2023 — Complaint Full· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jun 20, 2023 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V38 Waste properly disposed

Nov 14, 2022 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

Mar 18, 2022 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

Mar 17, 2022 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Oct 12, 2021 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Apr 23, 2021 — Routine - Food· 18 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V38 Waste properly disposed

V41 Toilet facilities

Dec 10, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

Dec 9, 2020 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jun 4, 2020 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Oct 10, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 9, 2019 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

Apr 4, 2019 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 7, 2018 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 30, 2018 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 21, 2018 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Nov 23, 2016 — Complaint Full· 17 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Aug 11, 2016 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 4, 2016 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

How Does This Facility Compare?

KALUZ RESTAURANT has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Broward County average of 0.17 closures per facility. It has averaged 7.2 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.31.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has KALUZ RESTAURANT had?: KALUZ RESTAURANT has had 25 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has KALUZ RESTAURANT ever been shut down?: Yes, KALUZ RESTAURANT has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at KALUZ RESTAURANT?: The most frequently cited violations at KALUZ RESTAURANT are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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