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4660 EL MAR DR, Lauderdale-By-The-Se FL 33308 · (754) 312-5775

Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 9 visits since February 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats30
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1624292
Grade history
MAR 25
JUN 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

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

Worst finding on record
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef burgers stored over raw fish in cookline drawers. Operator stored all items properly.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jul 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in Cookline freezer. Operator stored all items properly.
High priority/08A-17-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Establishment offers undercooked comminuted meat on the child menu. Reviewed menu updating with operator.
Intermediate/03C-16-6/Warning
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/
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Warning
AC vents and return in kitchen soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
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Objectionable odor at outside bar.
Basic/36-64-5/Warning
The state's own report →
Jan 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Light not functioning. Observed one light not functioning at the hood above cookline in the kitchen.
Basic/36-62-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cookline in the kitchen.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Aug 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Floor tiles in disrepair at cookline.
Basic/36-17-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
Basic/14-69-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar hand washing sink.
Basic/31B-04-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler next to reach in freezer.
Basic/29-49-6
Jun 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cookline; employee cellphone on cutting board area. Operator removed, stored properly and sanitized cutting board.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Floor area under ice machine covered with standing water.
Basic/36-22-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in kitchen next to wall.
Basic/29-49-6
Mar 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Observed on hood filters above cook-line in the kitchen.
Basic/23-03-4
Oct 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. -Outdoor Bar; employee washed hands in dump sink, reviewed proper sink usage, employee washed hand in proper hand washing sink.
Intermediate/12A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris - Magnetic knife rack on cookline. 1 bar soda gun.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bar. Operator labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Cookline - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Bar - operator stored properly.
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Raw conch for conch salad. Per operator, item will be removed until proper parasite documentation.
High priority/01D-01-5/Warning
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef burgers stored over raw fish in cookline drawers. Operator stored all items properly.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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. Cookline - low boy - guacamole with tomatoes (47F); butter (50F); cooked shrimp (47-50F); fish dip (47-50F). Per operator items were held in unit overnight - over 4 hours. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - low boy - guacamole with tomatoes (47F); butter (50F); cooked shrimp (47-50F); fish dip (47-50F). Per operator items were held in unit overnight - over 4 hours. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bar soda guns. Operator began cleaning during inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Warning
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles and gaskets. All cold holding units.
Basic/23-24-4/Warning

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.