AMERICAN TAPAS BAR

Name: AMERICAN TAPAS BAR
Address: 2724 E COMMERCIAL BLVD, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, 33308, US
Rating: 77.9

2724 E COMMERCIAL BLVD, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33308

License #1622966

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77.9 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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AMERICAN TAPAS BAR in FORT LAUDERDALE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 77.9 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 22, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 23 total violations — 4 critical, 7 major, 12 minor.

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The latest inspection on January 22, 2026 included 3 critical violations, 4 major, and 8 minor.

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[02A-01-5] 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. Operator posted sign during inspection.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of convection oven. Top shelf of Cookline - with clean plates. Top of ice machine.
[29-17-4] Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Bar soda gun.
[36-34-5] Kitchen AC vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Reach in freezer - meatballs stored uncovered. Operator voluntarily discarded.
[53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[01B-28-5] Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. Cooked onions - 2 door Cookline reach in - date marked 1-12-2026. See stop sale.
[12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook washed hands with gloves on. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee removed gloves, washed hands and put on new gloves.
[05-05-4] Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - left flip top.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Expo glasses and bowls in dining area not inverted. Operator stored items properly.
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 2 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.A
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - broth - (118-120F - Hot Holding) per operator holding 1.5 hours. 20 minutes later 208F.

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