Punta Cana Restaurant in Hollywood

Last inspected:

9119 Taft St, Hollywood, FL 33024
Overview

Punta Cana Restaurant in Hollywood has accumulated 196 violations across 32 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.1 per visit. The facility was shut down twice for roach activity. In December 2025, inspectors issued an emergency order after finding 16 violations; the restaurant complied during a callback in February 2026 with zero violations cited. The most frequently cited violations involve employee health policies, consumer advisories, and hand-washing procedures. The restaurant has faced 3 disciplinary actions totaling $1,300 in fines.

Most recent closure: December 10, 2025 for roach activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

32Inspections
196Violations
2Closures
$1,625in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Punta Cana Restaurant in Hollywood: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 6.1 violations / inspection 6.1 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg 4.52 violations / inspection 4.52 county average
This Facility 2 emergency closures 2 closures
Broward County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Punta Cana Restaurant in Hollywood: Emergency Closure History (2)

Emergency closure history for Punta Cana Restaurant in Hollywood
DateReasonReopened
Roach activity 11:44:00
Roach activity 14:46:00

Punta Cana Restaurant in Hollywood: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (4)

Total fines on record: $1,625.00

Disciplinary action history for Punta Cana Restaurant in Hollywood
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2025088400 $325.00 Dec 11, 2025 Fort Lauderdale
2--2025016926 $200.00 Jan 27, 2025 Fort Lauderdale
2--2020010467 $400.00 Feb 20, 2020 Fort Lauderdale
2--2016013705 $700.00 Mar 15, 2016 District 8

Punta Cana Restaurant in Hollywood: Full Inspection History — DBPR (32)

— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 4 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 6 inspections30 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Admin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections18 violations · 14 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· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Punta Cana Restaurant in Hollywood: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Punta Cana Restaurant in Hollywood last inspected?
Punta Cana Restaurant in Hollywood was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 10, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
When was Punta Cana Restaurant in Hollywood last shut down?
Punta Cana Restaurant in Hollywood was last shut down on December 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 Punta Cana Restaurant in Hollywood?
The most frequently cited violations at Punta Cana Restaurant in Hollywood are: Consumer advisory, Employee health policy, Proper hand/arm washing.
How many health inspections has Punta Cana Restaurant in Hollywood had?
Punta Cana Restaurant in Hollywood has had 32 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Punta Cana Restaurant in Hollywood find?
Punta Cana Restaurant in Hollywood was most recently inspected on February 10, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Punta Cana Restaurant in Hollywood ever been shut down?
Yes, Punta Cana Restaurant in Hollywood has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
Has Punta Cana Restaurant in Hollywood faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Punta Cana Restaurant in Hollywood has 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,625.00 in fines.
How much has Punta Cana Restaurant in Hollywood been fined?
Punta Cana Restaurant in Hollywood has been fined a total of $1,625.00 across 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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