BETTY'S REST & BBQ
601 NW 22 RD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33311
Last inspected Dec 12, 2024 · 8 visits since December 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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MAR 24
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DEC 24
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 51 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,500
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023036127 | Jun 14, 2023 | Oct 12, 2023 | $800 |
| 2--2019061730 | Nov 26, 2019 | Feb 26, 2020 | $300 |
| 2--2020002883 | Jan 14, 2020 | Feb 26, 2020 | — |
| 2--2018042566 | Aug 9, 2018 | Sep 19, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Dec 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Ceiling tile missing. Missing a/c intake cover in prep area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing under 3 compartment sink.
Sep 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing one (1) air intake covering and three (3) a/c vent covers, in prep area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed small prep area cutting boards with deep grooves.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed zero (0) ppm chlorine at dish machine.
Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing under 3 compartment sink area and cook line area.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed 2 currently missing.
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Observed in employee restroom.
May 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards deeply grooved and stained.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork chops, fish, chicken wings, Al more than 24 hours with no date marks. Operator provided.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Ceiling tile missing. Missing air return vent in prep kitchen
Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils. Observed missing catch pan on hood system.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
Wall behind cook line soiled with accumulated grease.
May 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing. Observed in prep room.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Mar 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a case of raw shell eggs stored above lemons. Operator reversed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at prep room hand washing sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed potato salad, shrimp, pork chops, chicken wings, all more than 24 hours, no date marks. Operator placed date marks on all.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water mens room hand washing sink.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed in prep room.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed Snapper thawing with labeling "remove before thawing'. Operator corrected.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed 0 ppm chlorine.
Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in tile wall mens room.
Open dumpster lid.
Jan 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling vents missing in prep kitchen area.
Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Dec 18, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed 0 ppm at dish machine.
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/
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.
Ceiling vents missing in prep kitchen area.
Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed extensive grease buildup on exhaust hood filters.
Dec 11, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority6 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed 0 ppm at dish machine.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed prep cooks reminding off gloved hands in 3 compartment sink.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 3 door cooler at cook line holding at 44F. Meatloaf 44F. Operator moved all product to working cooler and called for service.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed multiple containers of product in coolers more than 24 hours, with no date marks.
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/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front counter and Mens room.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink in Mens room
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink located in mens and ladies rooms.
Ceiling vents missing in prep kitchen area.
Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed build up of food debris in multiple corners of the kitchen floor.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed extensive grease buildup on exhaust hood filters.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at all shelving in kitchen.
Open dumpster lid.
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