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BIG CHILL NIFTY FIFTY (THE)

3291 W SUNRISE BLVD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33311 · 954.587.1482

Last inspected Aug 15, 2025 · 4 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceNOS1614916
Grade history
NOV 23
AUG 24
NOV 24
AUG 25
— STEADY

4 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Aug 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Food stored in ice used for drinks. Observed sealed containers of cut melon stored in ice machine bin. Operator relocated to cooler.
High priority/08B-56-4/Corrected On-Site
Bungee cord used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed on ice machine door.
Basic/14-71-4/Repeat Violation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 2022 license displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed kitchen knives stored between sink backsplash and the wall. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized. Stored properly.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
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Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed zero 0) ppm chlorine. Operator corrected to 100 ppm.
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Nov 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to verify employee health, exclusions or restrictions. No employee responsibility form for new employee. Emailed both English and Kreyol forms to operator.
High priority/11-02-5
Bungee cord used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed on ice machine door.
Basic/14-71-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in walk in cold holding unit.
Basic/05-09-4
Aug 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Repeat Violation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 2022 licence displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop and tongs in clean 76°F standing water by water ice station.
Basic/10-07-4
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed leaking pipe under 3 compartment sink area.
Basic/29-08-4

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.