ALOFT FORT LAUDERDALE AIRPORT
501 SE 24 ST, Fort Lauderdale FL 33316
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Buffet area-cut melons (56F - Cold Holding), per employee food held less than 4 hours. Observed container in low ice. Employee ice bath container for a quick chill.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Buffet area-cut melons (56F - Cold Holding), per employee food held less than 4 hours. Observed container in low ice. Employee ice bath container for a quick chill.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line, employee provided.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.precooked pork in bag, thawing at room temperature, employee placed under running cold water.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
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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 00ppm), after 3rd. Attempt.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test strips.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen, employee provided.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Commercially packaged Plastic container used to stored a different food item. Employee removed and stored bacon in a clean food container.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of food manager certification for Anjelica Perez.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken wings and cooked brown rice/quinoa mix, prepared onsite, not date marked. Per operator, food prepared approximately 4 days prior to inspection. Operator put date mark on food.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator provided.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
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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.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of food debris inside soda gun nozzle at bar.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips for dish machine in kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cheese sauce, shredded pork, and quinoa stored inside small low boy cooler, in kitchen, without date marking. Per operator, foods prepared two days ago.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse stored on dry storage shelf, next single service cups and forks.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at bar hand wash sink.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers, stored above dish machine in kitchen.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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