Ac Kitchen & Lounge in Sunrise

Last inspected:

1870 Sawgrass Mills Circle, Sunrise, FL 33323
Overview

AC Kitchen & Lounge in Sunrise has documented serious and recurring employee health and food handling violations across 12 inspections since September 2022. The facility averaged 4.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2, but the nature of violations is concerning: high-priority employee health policy violations appeared in 6 of the last 7 inspections, hand washing violations were cited in 8 inspections, and proper cooking temperature violations were documented in 3 inspections. On December 4, 2024, an inspector issued a warning after documenting 7 violations including 5 high-priority findings (management awareness, employee health policy, employee health reporting, handwashing facilities, and proper hand/arm washing). A follow-up inspection on December 5, 2024 resulted in an admin complaint recommendation. The most recent routine inspection on November 5, 2025 documented 21 violations, including 4 high-priority employee health and hand washing findings, though the inspection was completed with no further action required. Fire safety violations relating to boiler certification were noted in 2021. No emergency closures are on record.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

12Inspections
49Violations
0Closures
2Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Ac Kitchen & Lounge in Sunrise: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 4.1 violations / inspection 4.1 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

Ac Kitchen & Lounge in Sunrise: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 2 fire violations

— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed 2 boilers at 8th floor at Max 800,000 BTU/hr input rating and tanks supporting 500 Gallons. No boiler certifications available at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (10) 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 inspectors 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.

— Food-Licensing Inspection · 48-01-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed 2 boilers on 8th floor with Max BTU/hr of 800,000 and per tank storage of 500 gallons. No boiler certification available for either boiler.
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 inspectors 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.

Ac Kitchen & Lounge in Sunrise: Full Inspection History — DBPR (12)

— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V42 Equipment condition
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V42 Equipment condition
— 3 inspections14 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V16 Proper cooking temps
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V06 Handwashing facilities
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V06 Handwashing facilities
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V40 Wiping cloths usage
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source
— 4 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
— 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

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V48 Food storage
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V48 Food storage

Ac Kitchen & Lounge in Sunrise: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ac Kitchen & Lounge in Sunrise last inspected?
Ac Kitchen & Lounge in Sunrise was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 5, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Ac Kitchen & Lounge in Sunrise?
The most frequently cited violations at Ac Kitchen & Lounge in Sunrise are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Management awareness.
How many health inspections has Ac Kitchen & Lounge in Sunrise had?
Ac Kitchen & Lounge in Sunrise has had 12 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Ac Kitchen & Lounge in Sunrise find?
Ac Kitchen & Lounge in Sunrise was most recently inspected on November 5, 2025 with 9 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Ac Kitchen & Lounge in Sunrise ever been shut down?
No, Ac Kitchen & Lounge in Sunrise has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
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.
Has Ac Kitchen & Lounge in Sunrise had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Ac Kitchen & Lounge in Sunrise has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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