BOARDWALK/BOARDWALK CAFE
1721 N ANDREWS AVE, Fort Lauderdale FL 33311 · 954-463-6969
Last inspected May 29, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. No 2025 license at time of inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
May 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator stored properly.
Mar 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat chicken in the 2 door cooler in the kitchen. Operator stored properly.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator discarded thawed salmon. See stop sale.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator discarded thawed salmon. See stop sale.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Mar 11, 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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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in walk in freezer approximately 3.5 feet tall.
Nov 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pasta, chili, soup, shrimp, chicken wings, all no date marks. Operator states 24-36 hours since preparation.
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 salmon Labeled REMOVE BEFORE THAWING. Operator states less than two (2) hours.
Food stored on floor. Observed bagged ice stored directly on the walk in freezer floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in walk in freezer approximately 3.5 feet tall.
Mar 14, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. No 2025 license at time of inspection.
Walk in freezer door in disrepair.
Jan 31, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. No 2025 license at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Primary cook line cutting board with mold like substance. Operator scrubbed and sanitized.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed lead cook Mike, 12 months, no food safety training.
Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Not reaching minimum temperature of 160°F.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like build up inside line reach in cooler.
Walk in freezer door in disrepair.
Sep 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator cleaned and sanitized, stored properly.
Walk in freezer door in disrepair.
Feb 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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 partiality defrosted Salmon with label instructions to remove from reduced oxygen package. Operator punctured all packages.
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored directly on floor of walk-in freezer. Operator removed.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of plastic drink cups stored directly on the floor.
Aug 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed herb butter stored in reach in cooler at cook line. Per operator, herb butter made 3 days ago. Operator date marked herb butter.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall next to employee lockers.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between prep table and flip top cooler at cook line in kitchen. Operator removed.
Jul 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef burgers stored over raw fish in cookline drawer unit. Operator stored all items properly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside bar soda guns and holsters. Operator cleaned during inspection.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 bottles near cookline - operator labeled.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on cookline equipment door handles and gaskets.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher Final rinse - (Temperature 149F) second and third cycle 140F. Operator set up triple sink sanitizing.
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Rinse gauge on main dish machine not registering.
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.