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AQUAPLEX FT LAUDERDALE

1421 E OAKLAND PARK BLVD, Oakland Park FL 33334 · 305-294-0555

Last inspected Feb 11, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1621838
Grade history
OCT 23
APR 24
OCT 24
SEP 25
FEB 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Feb 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in cooler. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator moved chicken.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen salmon filets being thawed in ziploc bags at room temperature. Advised operator thawing must be done under refrigeration or running water. Operator moved to walk in cooler
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw Burgers in same container as Cheese Chef discarded cheese
High priority/08A-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes; (50F)Cesar dressing; (50F)Parmesan cheese; (47F) Chef discarded food items
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At Handwash sink next to Ice machine.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Kitchen
Basic/36-22-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Men's room Manager replaced batteries
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5
Grease receptacle lid missing.
Basic/33-29-4
Apr 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle contains bluish liquid
Intermediate/41-17-4
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4
Apr 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 4, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Hot water at Dish machine sdoes not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
Intermediate/27-24-4
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit provided for dishmachine
Intermediate/16-37-1
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5

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.