Ps Green Vegan Express
2306 E Oakland Park Blvd, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33306 · Permanent Food Service · License 1623947
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 28 routine inspection7 high priority (2 fixed by the Oct 29 follow-up, 5 fixed on the spot), 5 intermediate (3 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 2 basic-36
- Administrative complaint on Oct 28, since fixedReduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-12
- Safety score52
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 29, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - First visitOct 28, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
14 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority7
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135°F to 41°F within 6 hours. In cooler by storage area cooked black beans (46°F - Cooling); cooked rice (47°F - Cooling) per operator cooling since yesterday at 8:00pm. See stop sale
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.
lentils soup (98°F - Hot Holding); quinoa (122°F - Hot Holding); black beans (109°F - Hot Holding); chick peas (97°F - Hot Holding); corn (117°F - Hot Holding) Operator stated items reheated prior to being held for 1.5 hours; foods moved to be reheated to 165°F+ to be held at 135°F+
Fixed on the spot
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135°F to 41°F within 6 hours.
In cooler by storage area cooked black beans (46°F - Cooling); cooked rice (47°F - Cooling) per operator cooling since yesterday at 8:00pm. See stop sale
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Observed employee drinking then started handling clean utensils. Educated employee who then washed hands
Fixed on the spot
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Server touched her hair then continued handling clean silverware. Educated employee who then washed hands
Fixed on the spot
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
1 live flying insects in storage room not landing on equipment or foods. Operator killed insect
Fixed on the spotAdministrative complaint
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
Observed 1 live roach in cleaning supplies storage. Operator killed the roach
Fixed on the spotAdministrative complaint
Intermediate5
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135°F to 41°F within 6 hours. In cooler by storage area cooked black beans (46°F - Cooling); cooked rice (47°F - Cooling) per operator cooling since yesterday at 8:00pm. See stop sale
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Operator dumped soiled water in handwashing sink next to register. Explain to operator the importance of not using handwashing sinks for other purposes other than handwashing
Fixed on the spot
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Handwashing sink by register didn't have paper towels operator placed paper towel next to sink
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Handwashing sink by dish area did not have soap. Operator refilled soap dispenser
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for all employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All food handlers certificates provided expired
Basic2
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
Utensils stored in standing water at 75°F. Operator refilled with hot water and placed it on stove.
Fixed on the spot
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
Approximately 3 dead roaches on top of dish machine. Approximately 20 dead roaches in cleaning supplies closet floor. 1 dead roach on floor behind pasta machine. 2 dead roaches inside an empty container used to store flour. Operator started cleaning up
Fixed on the spotAdministrative complaint
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.