Latest Violations
Florida restaurant inspection violations, sorted by most recent. Grouped by restaurant.
All data sourced from the Florida DBPR. The InspectFL Health Score is our own calculation — not an official government rating. Visit our food safety page to learn how violations affect your health, or view the official inspection report at myfloridalicense.com.
299 FEDERAL HWY, FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County
- In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On the cook line, utensils were stored in 84F standing water. The water was removed.
299 N FEDERAL HWY, GROUND FLOOR, FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County
- Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in the ice machine. The scoop was corrected
7750 NOVA DR A2, DAVIE · Broward County
- Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels used to line the bottom of a container of mushrooms. Operator removed paper towels.
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a whisk and a steel wool in the handwashing sink. Operator removed items from the handwashing sink.
- Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Observed krab thawing in the front handwashing sink. Operator placed into triple sink under cold running water.
- Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in the ice machine. Operator stored properly.
- Food stored on floor in the walk in freezer. Operator stored properly.
299 N FEDERAL HWY FLOOR 25, FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County
- Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the bin of tempura mix, a cup size container was stored inside the bin and used to dispense the food. The container was removed
- Equipment in poor repair. The lowboy cooler on the cook line gaskets are torn.
- Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
5602 S FLAMINGO RD, COOPER CITY · Broward County
- Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server drop off dirty dishes then handled a clean glass without washing hands. Explained to operator proper hand washing.
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler raw marinated chicken stored over cooked chicken pieces. Operator stored correctly. Observed low boy front counter raw shell eggs not pasteurized stored over a container sauce. Operator stored correctly.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cook line butter (71F - Cold Holding) per operator left at room temperature to soften. Left out of temperature approximately 3 hours. Suggested to operator to place on time is a public health control. Operator will use time now.
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed two spoons stored in hand washing sink at front counter.
- 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.
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441 NE 3 AVE, FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County
- Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
- oyster tags not marked with last date served.
- 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.
- Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On a Camaro next to the dish machine.
- Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Both of the small ones
415 NE 4 ST, FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County
- Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom.
5868 S FLAMINGO RD, COOPER CITY · Broward County
- Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed in lower flip top cooler baguette stored in contact with a t shirt Togo bag
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in low boy at front counter almond milk (44F - Cold Holding); half and half (44F - Cold Holding) per operator held out of temperature for approximately one hour. Operator moved to another cooler.
- Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed on menu smoke salmon Benedict and nova egg sandwich and ahi tuna bowl
- Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Probe thermometer read 140F in ice water.
- Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch on left wrist while preparing food
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5544 SOUTH FLAMINGO RD, COOPER CITY · Broward County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler assorted cook pasta (41-45F - Cold Holding) per operator not portion or prepared today per operator held out of temperature less than 2 hours. Operator voluntarily discarded top layer and added ice packs to pasta.
- Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed tube of ground pork stored in same pan with salami. Operator separated.
- Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed Tomato sauce 125F meat sauce 105F @ 3:10 cooling since 3:00 rechecked tomato 115F meat sauce 89F @ 3:40 at this rate food will not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Operator separated into shallow separate pans.
- Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in fryer basket fried chicken breast (125-133F - Hot Holding) per operator held out of temperature less than approximately 15 minutes. Operator voluntarily discarded.
- Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour. Operator removed
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1416 N BROADWALK B, HOLLYWOOD · Broward County
- Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. In reach in cooler in kitchen, raw shell eggs stored over canned drinks. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf
- 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. Emailed to operator
- 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. Emailed to operator
2490 N FEDERAL HWY, LIGHTHOUSE POINT · Broward County
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed green bucket and clear container stored in hand sink basin next to triple sink in prep area.
- Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored on floor in prep area.
10111 PINES BLVD, PEMBROKE PINES · Broward County
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
- 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/ Manager arrived during inspection
- Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
- No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at handwash sink in mens bathroom
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator placed wiping cloth in sanitizer bucket
6569 PEMBROKE RD, HOLLYWOOD · Broward County
- No QT chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
6160 SW THISTLE TER, PALM CITY · Martin County
- Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At dry storage area approximately 2 dented cans of chili sauce- see stop sale.
- Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk in cooler - butternut squash soup 47F at 10:40 ( cooling overnight), chicken soul 50F at 10:40 ( cooling overnight),- food stored in large quantity and covered - at current rate of cooling food did not reach to 41F within 6 hours - see stop sale.
- Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk in cooler - butternut squash soup 47F at 10:40 ( cooling overnight), chicken soul 50F at 10:40 ( cooling overnight),- food stored in large quantity and covered - at current rate of cooling food did not reach to 41F within 6 hours - see stop sale.
- Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. At bar reach in cooler - gallon of milk premed two days ago not date marked.
- Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some employee training expired 04/2026.
2500 SE FEDERAL HWY, STUART · Martin County
- Observed Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength at 0 ppm. Observed hose hanging and unattached and no sanitier provided at dish machine Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed approved bottle of chlorine and advised operator to set up triple sink at 50-100ppm to properly sanitize dishes.
- Walls soiled with accumulated grease, food debris throughout restaurant
- Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed old food debris in reach in freezer interior back kitchen
- Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking onto floor from pipe of hand wash sink in dish pit
4001 SE FEDERAL HWY, STUART · Martin County
- Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Pink chemical spray bottle not labeled- operator labeled.
- Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
2661 SE OCEAN BLVD, STUART · Martin County
- At dry storage area- approximately 12 rodent droppings on wall and floor. At dinning room area approximately- 3 rodent dropping on top of lower level wall- operator removed all droppings.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
3187 NW FEDERAL HWY, JENSEN BEACH · Martin County
- Observed potatoes sitting at 90F inside metal container at Cook line per operator out of temperature for approximately 1 hour Operator not using time as a public health control for potatoes at time of inspection
- Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
1411 SE INDIAN ST, STUART · Martin County
- Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At cookline area- employee grabbed dirty glove off of the floor - then handled clean dishes without washing their hands - educated operator- employee washed their hands.
- Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At dishwashing area- soap and other chemical stored over clean dishes - operator removed and stored properly.
- Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. At bar area- container of limes/lemons in direct contact with non food grade paper napkin- operator removed.
- 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 (Chlorine 0ppm) corrected to 100ppm
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At small reach in cooler conch salad prepared Sunday not date marked - operator date marked.
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3267 SE FEDERAL HWY, STUART · Martin County
- Water leaking from handwash sink by front counter .
117 SE MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, STUART · Martin County
- Observed food Employee wipe face then handled clean equipment without washing hands. Employee washed hands properly for corrective action
- 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.
- Working containers of flour removed from original container not identified by common name.
- Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
4245 SE FEDERAL HWY, STUART · Martin County
- Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer raw fish stored over bamboo leaves- operator removed and stored properly. At reach in freezer - raw fish stored over bamboo leaves - operator removed.
3544 NW FEDERAL HWY, JENSEN BEACH · Martin County
- At reach in cooler - udon noodles 46F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today - food stored above fill line - food out of temperature for 30 minutes- operator placed to quick chill
- At walk in freezer raw beef not commercially packaged stored over smoked salmon - operator removed and stored properly
- Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Temperature 0F corrected to 160F)