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A4 WARMING KITCHEN

401 N FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH BLVD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33304

Last inspected Nov 25, 2025 · 3 visits since March 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats180
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA1624340
Grade history
MAR 24
DEC 24
NOV 25
▲ GETTING WORSE

3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Holding unit in prep room - cooked ribs (116-122F - Hot Holding). Per operator item holding approximately 45 minutes. Operator removed to reheat.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2026006785Nov 25, 2025Mar 11, 2026$200

Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Nov 25, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Buffet - flip top - cheese (46F). Per operator item placed in unit approximately 45 minutes ago. Item not prepped or portioned today. Observed item in shallow pan. Operator placed in deep pan to quick chill. 2. Back prep room - cheese (46F). Per operator item placed in unit approximately 45 minutes ago. Item not prepped or portioned today. Observed water dripping from inside top of unit. Doors not closing tightly. Operator removed item to banquet kitchen to quick chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Holding unit in prep room - cooked ribs (116-122F - Hot Holding). Per operator item holding approximately 45 minutes. Operator removed to reheat.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Dec 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Buffet line - pasta salad (45-46F); cut melon (45-46F). Per operator items placed in unit approximately 30 minutes ago. Items not prepped or portioned today. Operator placed on ice to quick chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Mar 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Prep room employee washed hands in food prep sink. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands in hand sink.
Intermediate/12A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Cold water Faucet/handle not working at plumbing fixture - hand sink - prep room.
Basic/29-09-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink in prep room.
Basic/29-11-4

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.