Wilton Manors, Broward County

UNION KITCHEN & BAR

2309 N DIXIE HWY, Wilton Manors, FL 33305

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 High Priority
May 8, 2026
City
Wilton Manors
County
Broward
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 8, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

08A-02-6

Detail 24565981

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish stored over ready to eat bolognese sauce in the walk in freezer. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 24565982

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at the front bar. Operator added soap. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 24565983

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

08B-38-4

Detail 24565980

Basic - Food stored on floor in the walk in freezer. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Oct 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

22-41-4

Detail 23451593

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 23451591

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink on cookline. Operator replaced.

41-17-4

Detail 23451590

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple spray bottles, sanitizer, window cleaner, degreaser, all no labels. Operator corrected during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 23451592

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple cooler gaskets on cook line in disrepair.

Sep 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 6

22-41-4

Detail 23140932

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed 0 ppm chlorine at kitchen dish machine.

16-37-1

Detail 23140928

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for kitchen dish machine.

16-62-1

Detail 23140933

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no measurement device for front of house machine.

41-17-4

Detail 23140929

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two unlabeled chemical spray bottles behind bar. Operator labeled as sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 23140931

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 2023 license on display. Operator printed and posted. Corrected On-Site

05-09-4

Detail 23140930

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed multiple cold holding units with no ambient thermometer.

Mar 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

01C-05-4

Detail 22720141

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Operator reordered. Corrected On-Site

Jan 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

53A-03-7

Detail 22525677

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 22525678

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

May 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03A-02-5

Detail 22015536

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - drawers - raw fish (48-50F); raw chicken (48-50F). Per operator items were held in walk in cooler overnight and placed in this unit approximately an hour ago. No items pooled or portioned today. Advised operator to refrain from using unit until such time all TCS items are maintained at 41F and below. Operator moved items to reach in to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-23: Cookline - drawers - raw fish (49-50F); raw chicken (49-50F) cooked octopus (49-50F). Per operator items were held in walk in cooler overnight and placed in this unit approximately an hour ago. No items pooled or portioned today. Advised operator to refrain from using unit until such time all TCS items are maintained at 41F and below. Operator moved items to reach in to quick chill. Admin Complaint

Mar 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 1Total: 7

01B-01-4

Detail 21882248

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 dented #10 cans tomato paste. Warning

22-41-4

Detail 21882250

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher - main (Chlorine 0ppm). Triple sink set up for sanitizing. Quat 400ppm. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-49-4

Detail 21882247

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher - bar (Temperature 91). Triple sink set up for sanitizing. Quat 400ppm. Corrective Action Taken Warning

09-01-4

Detail 21882249

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee cutting/prepping mint for drinks with bare hands. Reviewed proper procedures and employee properly washed hands/put on gloves. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 21882251

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw seafood stored over fully cooked shrimp in walk in cooler. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21882253

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - drawers - raw fish (48-50F); raw chicken (48-50F). Per operator items were held in walk in cooler overnight and placed in this unit approximately an hour ago. No items pooled or portioned today. Advised operator to refrain from using unit until such time all TCS items are maintained at 41F and below. Operator moved items to reach in to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

51-16-7

Detail 21882252

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Auxiliary kitchen added - no plan review. Food prep was being performed during inspection. No hand sink. Warning

Nov 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

08A-02-6

Detail 21596998

High Priority - Raw fish food stored over ready-to-eat cheese in cookline freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 21597000

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork - prepared 2 days ago. Operator properly date marked. Corrected On-Site

10-12-5

Detail 21597001

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Operator cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site

21-07-4

Detail 21596999

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator made new solution. Chlorine 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

Mar 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

08A-20-5

Detail 20967162

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In cook line lowboy container of raw burgers over container of raw fish. Manager inverted for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20967167

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cold rail butter (54-57F - Cold Holding); cooked squash (56-58F - Cold Holding). Per manager items in line approximately 2 hrs. Butter overstacked. Both items moved to reach in cooler to rechill. Corrective Action Taken

31B-06-4

Detail 20967164

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser by cookline not dispensing properly.

41-17-4

Detail 20967165

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two bottles unknown substance at end of bar by oyster station. Manager labeled bottles. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20967166

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upper area of ice bin has mold like build up.

24-05-4

Detail 20967169

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Wine glasses at outside bar. Manager inverted glasses. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 20967168

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open top beverage container on top of ice machine lid ledge. Manager discarded beverage. Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 20967163

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee water bottle in salad station cooler. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

Dec 2, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

01C-02-4

Detail 20698447

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. November tags Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-02: Observed same Time Extended

Dec 1, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 9

35A-02-6

Detail 20695219

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flying insects at front counter bar Warning

01C-02-4

Detail 20695222

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. November tags Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20695221

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at outdoor bar Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 20695227

Intermediate - 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

02A-01-4

Detail 20695226

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided copy and operator posted Corrected On-Site Warning

24-05-4

Detail 20695220

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Wines glasses at outdoor bar Warning

10-17-4

Detail 20695224

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 20695225

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee bottle of Powerade in Hoshizaki reach in cooler Warning

29-49-6

Detail 20695223

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Out door bar reach in cooler Warning