Dandana Hookah Cafe
1763 N University Dr, Plantation, FL 33322 · Permanent Food Service · License 1626423
What drove the grade
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.employee touched trash can and handled hookah bag and then engaged in touching food in the fridge without first washing hands.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 15 routine inspection1 high priority, 6 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 3 basic-26
- Safety score74
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 15, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
10 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.employee touched trash can and handled hookah bag and then engaged in touching food in the fridge without first washing hands.
Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee stated that he washed hands at hookah Station.
Intermediate6
Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No Chlorine Chemical test kit
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Employees hands washing sink in kitchen used as storage for trays and other items. Removed during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label.
Glass cleaner spay bottle at front counter not labeled.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic3
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of sugar removed from original container not identified by common name.
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Gallons of oils stored on floor in kitchen next to flip top.
Elevated during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Knives stored in cracks between flip top and prep Table. Removed during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
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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.