Why Not? in Hollywood
Last inspected:
600 N Surf Rd, Hollywood, FL 33019Why 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. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Why Not? in Hollywood: Comparison to Broward County Averages
Why Not? in Hollywood: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2021021757 | $200.00 | Apr 7, 2021 | Miami (Doral) |
Why Not? in Hollywood: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 3 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 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 July 15, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- 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 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.5 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 July 15, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Why Not? in Hollywood ever been shut down?
- No, Why Not? in Hollywood has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 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.
- What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
- Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
- 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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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.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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