BIG MIKES HEALTHY OF FT LAUDERDAL
1637 SE 17 ST, Ft Lauderdale FL 33316 · 5713442611
Last inspected May 26, 2026 · 13 visits since July 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 16 points off where it started.
Live, small flying insects found several flying insects by dumpster room, located outside of restaurant inside garage.
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Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
May 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Certified Food Manager or person in charge does not require employees to report illnesses and symptoms as required. One new employee hired less than 60 days. Manager and employee filled up employee reporting agreement form.
Live, small flying insects found several flying insects by dumpster room, located outside of restaurant inside garage.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. 2) flip top-; raw shell eggs (54-61F - Cold Holding). Per employee eggs held less than 4 hours, ice added for a quick chill.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing a gold watch, after manager instructed, employee removed.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment, build up of old food residues in cook line.
Inside/outside of dumpster not clean. Food soiled floor with food spills Observed Employee cleaning the area, during inspection.
Reach-in freezer- interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food spills on bottom.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Prep table, employee removed.
Apr 10, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter
Feb 9, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. Two cans of cream of coconut, 15 Oz. each, stored in dry woods storage rack, manager removed to be return to vendor.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expiration date-12/1/2025.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster emailed to Operator
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Front counter- in front of juice station
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above food preparation area- AC and tiles -build up of grease and soil.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Car keys in prep table, next to hot pot of soup in kitchen area. Employee removed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing a watch, after manager instructed, employee removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Two doors reach in Freezer- build up of food spills in bottom shelf..
Oct 15, 2025□ 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/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ac vents in kitchen soiled with dust
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Oct 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Walk in cooler cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding), cream cheese (47F - Cold Holding); yogurt (47F- Cold holding). Per operator foods cold holding in unit overnight. Per operator foods not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding), cream cheese (47F - Cold Holding); yogurt (47F- Cold holding). Per operator foods cold holding in unit overnight. Per operator foods not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Walk in cooler at 12:40pm prepared cooked chicken 54F ambient cooling for 45 minutes to 53F at 1:05pm. At this rate proper ambient cooling to 41 in 4 hours will not occur. Observed food covered cooling. Operator placed food in freezer to quick chill
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ac vents in kitchen soiled with dust
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed in kitchen sanitizer bucket stored on floor. Operator elevated
May 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. tomatoes soup (70F - Hot Holding),per employee food hot held less than one hour, employee reheated on stove to 169F.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front counter- garbage can in front of sink, employee removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter.
Oct 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler in kitchen - raw shell eggs (49F - Cold Holding) as per operator items held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator placed bag of ice on top of items.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink to triple sink.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaged in food preparation while wearing watch on wrist. Employee removed item.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handwashing sink to triple sink.
Jul 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator will use triple sink to wash, rinse, and sanitize dishware.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 200ppm). Operator diluted and corrected to 100ppm.
Jan 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over milk inside true reach in cooler at cook line. Operator properly stored.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed and emailed big 6 poster to operator.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee backpack stored on dry storage shelf, above various food product. Operator properly stored.
Sep 18, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment sprouting seeds or beans without an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment sprouting lentil beans and chickpeas without an approved variance. Emailed operator contact information for special process approval.
Sep 7, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment sprouting seeds or beans without an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment sprouting lentil beans and chickpeas without an approved variance. Emailed operator contact information for special process approval.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Jul 6, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment sprouting seeds or beans without an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment sprouting lentil beans and chickpeas without an approved variance. Emailed operator contact information for special process approval.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory posted. Printed consumer advisory for operator to post.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) at cook line. Operator corrected to 200ppm.
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.