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BEST WESTERN FT LAUDERDALE I95

4800 POWERLINE RD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33309

Last inspected Sep 4, 2025 · 4 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats28
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA1623948
Grade history
AUG 23
OCT 24
SEP 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. 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.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Sep 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
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.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
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
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
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Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apples unwrapped on buffet line.
Intermediate/08B-15-4
Working containers of food sugar removed from original container not identified by common name.
Basic/02D-01-5
The state's own report →
Oct 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
High priority/41-10-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pot lid stored in hand washing sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
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.
Intermediate/03F-10-5
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
Basic/08B-38-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting inside mop bucket.
Basic/42-01-4
Dec 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 17, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Main kitchen- observed service utensils inside hand washing sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
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.
Basic/24-18-4

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.