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3030 KITCHEN

3030 HOLIDAY DR, Fort Lauderdale FL 33316 · 954.525.4000

Last inspected Jan 29, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats236
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1619673
Grade history
FEB 24
JUL 24
DEC 24
SEP 25
JAN 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reduced chicken stock (46°F - Cold Holding); butternut squash purée (44°F - Cold Holding) stored in flip top cooler at cook line. Per operator, foods stored overnight. Stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5
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Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2025075263Sep 11, 2025Oct 30, 2025$200
2--2019052281Sep 27, 2019Oct 31, 2019$200

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jan 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 11, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw scallops stored above raw mushrooms and butter inside cookline reach in cooler. Operator properly stored.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grill station// butter (44F - Cold Holding); cooked carrots (47F - Cold Holding) at cook line. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today; operator does not know how long foods were out of temperature. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grill station// butter (44F - Cold Holding); cooked carrots (47F - Cold Holding) at cook line. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today; operator does not know how long foods were out of temperature. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags stored with last date served marked on tags.
Intermediate/01C-03-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed scoop stored inside pastry station hand wash sink. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored above curry butter inside hoshizaki cooler at cook line. Operator properly stored.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Intermediate/02B-01-5
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. District received HAACP application 09/09/24. Operator received HAACP plan revision request from district 11/25/24.
Intermediate/03G-50-1
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Demi glacé and roasted garlic in oil stored at cook line cooler without date marking. Per operator, foods prepared 12/15/24. Operator put date marking on foods.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Jul 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance on soda gun nozzle throughout bar.
Intermediate/22-02-4
oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Observed inside walk in cooler.
Intermediate/01C-10-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup stored inside ice bin at bar. Operator removed.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Feb 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reduced chicken stock (46°F - Cold Holding); butternut squash purée (44°F - Cold Holding) stored in flip top cooler at cook line. Per operator, foods stored overnight. Stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reduced chicken stock (46°F - Cold Holding); butternut squash purée (44°F - Cold Holding) stored in flip top cooler at cook line. Per operator, foods stored overnight. Stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food and knife stored inside hand wash sink next to cook line. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.