How many health inspections has PIRANHA PATS had?

PIRANHA PATS has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has PIRANHA PATS ever been shut down?

No, PIRANHA PATS has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at PIRANHA PATS?

The most frequently cited violations at PIRANHA PATS are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing, Toilet facilities.

What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?

SHELLFISH TRACEABILITY: Shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels) are high-risk foods consumed raw or lightly cooked. Without proper identification tags, contaminated shellfish cannot be traced during outbreaks. Vibrio vulnificus from Gulf shellfish has a 50% fatality rate in at-risk populations. Norovirus in shellfish causes 50% of shellfish-related illnesses. Proper tags enable rapid recall during outbreaks. Maintain shellfish tags for 90 days from date of sale/service. Tags must include: harvester name and certification number, harvest date and location, quantity, dealer information. Store shellfish in original tagged container until empty. Record date on each container when last shell is removed. Never commingle shellfish from different lots.

What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?

PARASITE SURVIVAL: Without proper freezing or cooking, parasites in fish (Anisakis, tapeworm), pork (Trichinella), and wild game survive to infect consumers. Anisakis larvae in raw sushi cause severe abdominal pain and allergic reactions. Tapeworm cysts in undercooked pork/beef grow into 15-30 foot worms in intestines. Proper freezing (-4°F for 7 days) kills parasites. Fish intended for raw consumption (sushi, sashimi, ceviche, tartare) must be frozen to -4°F for 7 days, or -31°F for 15 hours before service. Exception: tuna species and aquacultured fish fed processed feed. Pork and wild game must reach minimum internal cooking temperature. Document all freezing records.

What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?

INFORMED CHOICE: Without consumer advisory, customers with compromised immune systems, elderly, pregnant women, and young children cannot make informed decisions about consuming raw or undercooked foods. Raw oysters carry Vibrio vulnificus (50% fatality in at-risk groups). Undercooked eggs carry Salmonella Enteritidis. Raw fish may contain Anisakis parasites. Provide written consumer advisory with: disclosure identifying menu items containing raw or undercooked animal foods (eggs, meat, fish, shellfish), and a reminder statement about increased risk of foodborne illness. Must be on menu, placard, or other conspicuous written format. Covers items like rare burgers, sushi, sunny-side-up eggs, raw oysters.

PIRANHA PATS

1479 E COMMERCIAL BLVD, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334-5715

Broward County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: CIC INVESTORS #15 LTD · License: SEA1613832

PIRANHA PATS in Fort Lauderdale, FL has 21 inspections on record with 110 total violations (5.2 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

21Inspections

110Violations

0Closures

Data current as of February 3, 2025

Inspection History (21)

Feb 3, 2025 — Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Nov 6, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Mar 18, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Sep 6, 2023 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Sep 5, 2023 — Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V41 Toilet facilities

Jun 8, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Dec 9, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 8, 2022 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 7, 2021 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Jul 30, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Mar 17, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Oct 13, 2020 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V38 Waste properly disposed

Feb 27, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Oct 7, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Apr 16, 2019 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Apr 15, 2019 — Complaint Full· 15 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

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Mar 8, 2019 — Complaint Full· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Jan 8, 2019 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Feb 12, 2018 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Mar 6, 2017 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

V24 Toxic substance control

Jan 18, 2017 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

How Does This Facility Compare?

PIRANHA PATS has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Broward County average of 0.17 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.2 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.31.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has PIRANHA PATS had?: PIRANHA PATS has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has PIRANHA PATS ever been shut down?: No, PIRANHA PATS has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at PIRANHA PATS?: The most frequently cited violations at PIRANHA PATS are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing, Toilet facilities.

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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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