BEST WESTERN FT LAUDERDALE I95
4800 POWERLINE RD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33309
Last inspected Sep 4, 2025 · 4 visits since August 2023
3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage (115F - Hot Holding); scrambled eggs (95F - Hot Holding)on kitchen counter out at room temperature per operator held out of temperature less than one hour. Operator placed in microwave to reheat.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage (115F - Hot Holding); scrambled eggs (95F - Hot Holding)on kitchen counter out at room temperature per operator held out of temperature less than one hour. Operator placed in microwave to reheat.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed box fuel canisters stored next to box of onions on shelf below microwave oven. Operator moved to another shelf
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apples unwrapped on buffet line.
Working containers of food sugar removed from original container not identified by common name.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sterno stored next to a box of pancake mix on the floor at prep table.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pot lid stored in hand washing sink.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. TPHC form not filled out.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of apples and plastic water bottles on floor next to dry storage rack. Observed pancake mix on the floor next to prep table
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting inside mop bucket.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/02/04/2023
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Main kitchen- observed service utensils inside hand washing sink.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Main kitchen shelf above 3 compartment sink- observed silverware inside container being stored with food contact surface up.
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