Why Not? in Hollywood

Last inspected:

600 N Surf Rd, Hollywood, FL 33019
Overview

Why Not? in Hollywood has accumulated 134 violations across 24 inspections, averaging 5.6 violations per inspection—slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. Handwashing violations and employee health policy violations appear as recurring high-priority findings across multiple inspections: handwashing violations (facilities, procedures, proper technique) were cited in at least 6 inspections between February 2024 and February 2026, and employee health policy or reporting violations appeared in 5 inspections during the same period. A disciplinary action resulted in $200 in fines. The most recent inspection on February 26, 2026 was completed with no violations after a prior inspection on February 18, 2026 issued a warning for 18 violations including multiple handwashing and consumer advisory violations.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

24Inspections
134Violations
0Closures
$200in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Why Not? in Hollywood: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 5.6 violations / inspection 5.6 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg 4.52 violations / inspection 4.52 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Broward County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Why Not? in Hollywood: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $200.00

Disciplinary action history for Why Not? in Hollywood
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2021021757 $200.00 Apr 7, 2021 Miami (Doral)

Why Not? in Hollywood: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)

— 2 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 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
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 3 inspections30 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

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

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 3 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Why Not? in Hollywood: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Why Not? in Hollywood last inspected?
Why Not? in Hollywood was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 26, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at Why Not? in Hollywood?
The most frequently cited violations at Why Not? in Hollywood are: Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has Why Not? in Hollywood had?
Why Not? in Hollywood has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Why Not? in Hollywood find?
Why Not? in Hollywood was most recently inspected on February 26, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Why Not? in Hollywood ever been shut down?
No, Why Not? in Hollywood has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Why Not? in Hollywood faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Why Not? in Hollywood has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
How much has Why Not? in Hollywood been fined?
Why Not? in Hollywood has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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