Florida Hibiscus in Sunrise

Last inspected:

8344 W Oakland Park Blvd, Sunrise, FL 33351
Overview

Florida Hibiscus, a 70-seat food service establishment in Sunrise, has faced escalating enforcement action over its record of 27 inspections spanning approximately four years. The facility was emergency-closed on April 18, 2022 for roach and fly activity. Across 27 inspections, the facility accumulated 338 violations, averaging 12.5 per inspection—more than double the statewide average of 5.2—and has been subject to 2 disciplinary actions totaling $2,000 in fines.

High-priority violations have been persistent and recurring. Employee health policy violations appeared in at least 6 inspections; proper hand and arm washing violations appeared in at least 5 inspections; food contact surface violations appeared in at least 6 inspections; and chemical storage violations appeared in at least 4 inspections. Management awareness violations were cited in at least 4 inspections. The facility received a warning issued on February 11, 2026 after an inspection documented 36 violations including management awareness, parasite destruction, food contact surfaces, and consumer advisory failures. The most recent inspection on April 1, 2026 was a complaint-based inspection that identified 16 violations with 3 high-priority findings, including employee health policy, chemical storage, and consumer advisory failures. An administrative complaint was recommended on both April 1 and March 26, 2026, signaling potential formal state enforcement proceedings.

Most recent closure: April 18, 2022 for roach & fly activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

27Inspections
338Violations
1Closures
$2,000in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Florida Hibiscus in Sunrise: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 12.5 violations / inspection 12.5 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg 4.52 violations / inspection 4.52 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Broward County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Florida Hibiscus in Sunrise: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Florida Hibiscus in Sunrise
DateReasonReopened
Roach & fly activity 10:38:00

Florida Hibiscus in Sunrise: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)

Total fines on record: $2,000.00

Disciplinary action history for Florida Hibiscus in Sunrise
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2024040865 $1,600.00 Jun 27, 2024 Fort Lauderdale
2--2022021026 $400.00 Apr 19, 2022 Orlando

Florida Hibiscus in Sunrise: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)

— 3 inspections27 violations · 23 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections20 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 6 inspections60 violations · 36 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 19 violations (15 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 6 inspections71 violations · 50 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 19 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 23 violations (17 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections27 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

Florida Hibiscus in Sunrise: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Florida Hibiscus in Sunrise last inspected?
Florida Hibiscus in Sunrise was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 1, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
When was Florida Hibiscus in Sunrise last shut down?
Florida Hibiscus in Sunrise was last shut down on April 18, 2022 for roach & fly 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 Florida Hibiscus in Sunrise?
The most frequently cited violations at Florida Hibiscus in Sunrise are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Florida Hibiscus in Sunrise had?
Florida Hibiscus in Sunrise has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 12.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Florida Hibiscus in Sunrise find?
Florida Hibiscus in Sunrise was most recently inspected on April 1, 2026 with 11 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
Has Florida Hibiscus in Sunrise ever been shut down?
Yes, Florida Hibiscus in Sunrise has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
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.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
Has Florida Hibiscus in Sunrise faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Florida Hibiscus in Sunrise has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $2,000.00 in fines.
How much has Florida Hibiscus in Sunrise been fined?
Florida Hibiscus in Sunrise has been fined a total of $2,000.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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