Dave & Busters in Hollywood
Last inspected:
3000 Oakwood Blvd, Hollywood, FL 33020-7100Part of: Dave and Busters Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Dave & Busters in Hollywood has been emergency-closed once for roach activity, on October 10, 2025. The facility has accumulated 135 violations across 27 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.0 violations per inspection — consistent with the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurring: employee health reporting violations appeared in at least 3 inspections, food contact surface violations in at least 5 inspections, and proper hand/arm washing violations in at least 3 inspections. The facility received a $400 fine through one disciplinary action. Fire safety violations were documented in 2024 and 2019 (portable fire extinguisher gauges in red zone, excessive dryer lint). The most recent inspection on December 18, 2025 identified 3 high-priority violations — employee health reporting, food contact surfaces, and proper hand/arm washing — and was completed with no further action required.
Most recent closure: October 10, 2025 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Dave & Busters in Hollywood: Comparison to Broward County Averages
This Facility
5
violations / inspection
5 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg
4.52
violations / inspection
4.52 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Broward County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
Dave & Busters in Hollywood: Emergency Closure History (1)
Dave & Busters in Hollywood: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025074507 | $400.00 | Oct 10, 2025 | Fort Lauderdale |
Dave & Busters in Hollywood: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (7)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed at fire extinguisher next to back door
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Extinguisher on floor at entrance to dish machine area is in red undercharged zone.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 49-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Excessive lint dryers present. Cleaned lint in laundry room. For reporting purposes only. **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (6) Attics, basements, boiler rooms, meter rooms, laundry rooms, and storage rooms shall be kept clean and free of debris and flammables. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked exit-hall lined with many chairs. . For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 48-02-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Insurance inspector boiler report not posted in boiler room. Put certificates in boiler roomFor reporting purposes only. **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (9) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspector boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure or high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. Expired boiler certificates.For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (9) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspector¿s boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Observed electrical wiring extension cord with power and plugged in. Laying in ice at ice bin bar.For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Dave & Busters in Hollywood: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 5 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections29 violations · 16 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Dave & Busters in Hollywood: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Dave & Busters in Hollywood last inspected?
- Dave & Busters in Hollywood was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 18, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Dave & Busters in Hollywood last shut down?
- Dave & Busters in Hollywood was last shut down on October 10, 2025 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Dave & Busters in Hollywood?
- The most frequently cited violations at Dave & Busters in Hollywood are: Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Dave & Busters in Hollywood had?
- Dave & Busters in Hollywood has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Dave & Busters in Hollywood find?
- Dave & Busters in Hollywood was most recently inspected on December 18, 2025 with 5 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Dave & Busters in Hollywood ever been shut down?
- Yes, Dave & Busters in Hollywood has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Dave & Busters in Hollywood had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Dave & Busters in Hollywood has 7 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Dave & Busters in Hollywood faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Dave & Busters in Hollywood has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Dave & Busters in Hollywood been fined?
- Dave & Busters in Hollywood has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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