THE BUTCHER'S BARREL
3570-3580 NE 12 AVE, OAKLAND PARK, FL 33334
License #1626380
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Solid Health Score
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THE BUTCHER'S BARREL in OAKLAND PARK currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 87.9 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 29, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 12 total violations — 1 critical, 8 major, 3 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on April 29, 2026 shows 10 observation rows: 1 critical, 7 major, and 2 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Warning Issued
- [14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezer at Cookline.
- [51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator and operator posted.
- [50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
- [11-07-5] Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided operator "Big 6" poster to operator and reviewed.
- [11-27-4] Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided handout to operator.
- [16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary
- [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. All employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.A
- [02B-02-5] Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided to operator and operator posted.
- [02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Macaroni salad - per operator prepared 4 days ago. Reviewed date marking with operator.
- [53B-03-5] Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Course for Food Safety - New Jersey.
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