WHY NOT?

dba GOURMET BKM CATERING INC

About this restaurant

WHY NOT? is a seating restaurant with 43 seats located at 600 North Surf Road in Hollywood, operated by Gourmet BKM Catering Inc. The restaurant is situated on Hollywood Beach and offers Italian and American cuisine. Reviews describe attentive service and a welcoming atmosphere for diners.

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D

Food Safety Grade

Below average

Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.

Location

Address
600 N SURF RD
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33019
Phone
321-436-7899
DBPR District
District 2 — Fort Lauderdale (licenses expire December)
County (Region Code)
Bradford (code 4)
Seating
43 seats

License

License Number
SEA1614327
Establishment Type
Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
License Expiry
Dec 1, 2026
Last Inspection
Feb 18, 2026
Date Result Expand
Feb 26, 2026
Callback
Call Back - Complied

No violation details recorded for this inspection.

Class: Food Visit ID: 13634769 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Feb 18, 2026
Warning Issued

Violations Found

H · V06
Handwashing facilities
Inadequate handwashing facilities
H · V22
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
I · V31
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
I · V36
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
I · V40
Wiping cloths usage
Improper use of wiping cloths
B · V53
Outer openings protected
Outer openings not properly protected
Class: Food Visit ID: 13497612 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Aug 19, 2025
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Violations Found

H · V09
No contamination
Food contaminated by chemical, physical, or biological hazards
H · V12 ×2
Shell stock requirements
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
H · V13
Parasite destruction
Parasite destruction procedures not followed
I · V31
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
I · V41
Toilet facilities
Inadequate or improperly maintained toilet facilities
Class: Food Visit ID: 10922068 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food