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.
AI-generated overview from public web sources and license data. May be incomplete or outdated.
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
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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
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Feb 26, 2026
Callback
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Call Back - Complied | ||||||
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No violation details recorded for this inspection.
Class: Food
Visit ID: 13634769
PDA Verified
Type: Routine - Food
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Feb 18, 2026
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Warning Issued | ||||||
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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
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Aug 19, 2025
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Inspection Completed - No Further Action | ||||||
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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
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