411 SOUTH BAR AND GRILL
411 S FT LAUDERDALE BEACH BLVD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33316 · 954-522-2004
Last inspected Mar 3, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler in front of expo line. cheese cake (46F - Cold Holding) as per operator item held out for approximately one hour. Operator placed item in freezer for quick chill.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $560
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026007241 | Dec 3, 2025 | Feb 26, 2026 | $200 |
| 2--2017028193 | May 18, 2017 | Jul 6, 2017 | $360 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Two Soda nozzles- build up of mold like substance- bar area. Employee cleaned and sanitized.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Large ice machine in storage area.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Walk in cooler- several packages of mahi mahi fish.per employee fish being on units couple hours ago. Employee removed reduced oxygen packages
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Not available on site.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food in cook line- wearing a black watch.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar area, employee removed.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open bottle of water, and,open can of Red Bull, inside two doors glass cooler, employee removed both drinks.
Dec 3, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed server station// individual butter (73F - Cold Holding). Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food stored out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator put food inside reach in cooler to quick chill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun nozzles at bar, next to beverage cooler and front ice bin, soiled with food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bar hand wash sink blocked with drinking cups.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed non-pitting surface rust on shelves inside both walk in coolers.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle containing degreaser stored on dish rack, in kitchen. Operator labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance inside both ice machines at bar and in back area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl stored inside calamari container, used as scoop, at cook line. Operator removed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board at cook line with deep cut marks and grooves.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair around floor drain at kitchen triple sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside chest freezer in kitchen, next to walk in cooler.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoops stored inside ice bin and small ice machine at bar, handles in contact with ice. Operator properly stored.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between containers at make table. Operator removed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled sugar bin stored under pre table in kitchen. Operator labeled.
Feb 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Observed thermometer in use with minimum temperature at 50F.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 2 drawer cooler #1// raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); French toast batter (54F - Cold Holding); Canadian bacon (56F - Cold Holding). Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately two hours. Operator put foods inside walk in cooler to quick chill.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe under hand wash sink next to cook line.
Feb 19, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1) Observed approximately 8 live, small flying insects at bar area, landing on guest single service napkins. 2) Observed approximately 2 live, small flying insects at bar, landing on wall at side room of bar where triple sink is located. 3) Observed approximately 8 live, small flying insects at bar, not landing, next to side room of bar where triple sink is located. 4) Observed approximately 2 live, small flying insects landing on table at booth next to large ice machine, located next to bar. 5) Observed one live, small flying insect landing on straws located at bar.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked ground beef inside walk in cooler. Operator properly stored.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 2 drawer cooler #1// raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); French toast batter (54F - Cold Holding); Canadian bacon (56F - Cold Holding). Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately two hours. Operator put foods inside walk in cooler to quick chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed no time marking on cheese sauce and cooked ground beef at cook line. Per operator, food put on time at 8:10am. Educated operator on proper time control and emailed procedures to operator.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Sink and Surface 1130ppm). Advised operator to remake sanitizer to proper strength.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Sink and Surface 1130ppm) at cook line. Advised operator to remake sanitizer to proper strength.
Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Observed thermometer in use with minimum temperature at 50F.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside ice in at bar.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 2 drawer cooler #1// raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); French toast batter (54F - Cold Holding); Canadian bacon (56F - Cold Holding). Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately two hours. Operator put foods inside walk in cooler to quick chill.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign on hand wash sink at bar, facing ocean.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, next to cook line.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe under hand wash sink next to cook line.
Oct 17, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority8 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee drinking out personal cup then proceeded to put gloves on and continued to engaged on food preparation. Employee washed hands properly.
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed at walk in cooler - salmon in reduced oxygen package (41F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler in front of expo line. cheese cake (46F - Cold Holding) as per operator item held out for approximately one hour. Operator placed item in freezer for quick chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed containers of potatoes - sausages and marinara sauce without time mark. As per operator items held for approximately 3 hours.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Observed at mop sink next to triple sink in kitchen.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed daiquiri machine nozzle x3 Observed coffee Machine nozzle x3 Observed soda gun at bar. Employee cleaned and sanitized properly.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked by trash container. Employee made it accessible.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at bar. Handwashing sink used for storing jars.
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/ Observed 8 employees on duty without a manager present.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar. Employee provided paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar. Employee provided soap.
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. Observed no oyster warning at establishment.
Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed dishwasher machine not reached 160F. Operator hired technician. Dishwasher machine 160F+
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed at walk in cooler - salmon in reduced oxygen package (41F - Cold Holding)
Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed cases of water stored in the employees restroom. Employee removed and stored correctly.
Food stored on floor. Observed next to rear exit. Boxes of vinegar stored directly on the floor. Employee stored properly.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed throughout kitchen. Employee stored in sanitation buckets
Mar 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun nozzle soiled with food debris at bar.
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. Provided operator with oyster consumer advisory and operator printed to be posted.
Nov 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Sink and Surface - 848ppm) Operator corrected to 700ppm.
Aug 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of slime on soda gun nozzles at bar. Operator cleaned and sanitized.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed operator using Time as a Public Health Control for home fries without written procedures. Emailed procedures to operator.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water stored on floor across from ice machine. Operator properly stored.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice, inside ice bin at bar. Operator removed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed stirrer stored in 80°F standing water at bar. Operator dumped water.
Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Observed cases of disposable cups, clean linen, and clean aprons stored in guest restroom. Operator removed.
Utensils in poor condition. Observed plastic ice scoop chipped and deteriorated, stored in ice bin at bar. Operator discarded.
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