How many health inspections has WHY NOT? had?

WHY NOT? has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has WHY NOT? ever been shut down?

No, WHY NOT? has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at WHY NOT??

The most frequently cited violations at WHY NOT? are: Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health policy.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

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.

WHY NOT?

600 N SURF RD, Hollywood, FL 33019

Broward County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: GOURMET BKM CATERING INC · License: SEA1614327

WHY NOT? in Hollywood, FL has 21 inspections on record with 122 total violations (5.8 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

21Inspections

122Violations

0Closures

Data current as of March 24, 2025

Inspection History (21)

Mar 24, 2025 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 6, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

Dec 3, 2024 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

Jun 10, 2024 — Routine - Food· 12 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

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

May 6, 2024 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Jun 23, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Sep 23, 2022 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

Jul 26, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

May 2, 2022 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

May 2, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 8, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V27 Correct procedures

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 30, 2021 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

Apr 7, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Dec 18, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 17, 2020 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Mar 20, 2020 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 12 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Aug 29, 2018 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 29, 2018 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 4, 2017 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 2, 2017 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

Nov 8, 2016 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

V40 Wiping cloths usage

How Does This Facility Compare?

WHY NOT? has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Broward County average of 0.17 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.8 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.31.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has WHY NOT? had?: WHY NOT? has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has WHY NOT? ever been shut down?: No, WHY NOT? has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at WHY NOT??: The most frequently cited violations at WHY NOT? are: Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health policy.

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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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