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BRIGHTLINE TRAINS FLORIDA LLC

101 NW 2 AVE, Fort Lauderdale FL 33311 · 305-520-2014

Last inspected Apr 1, 2026 · 6 visits since April 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceNOS1624404
Grade history
APR 24
OCT 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
High priority/22-57-6/Warning
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Apr 1, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
High priority/22-57-6/Warning
Non-food grade paper towel used as liner for food container of spinach in the glass cooler. Operator removed non food grade paper towels.
High priority/14-86-1/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4/Warning
Sep 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Observed Quaternary test strips at 3 compartment sink have discolored from non use.
Intermediate/16-33-4/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like buildup on nozzles of bar soda guns. Operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Observed QT test strips at 3 compartment sink area, have not been used in so long they have faded and discolored.
Intermediate/16-33-4
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-32-5/Repeat Violation
No soap provided at handwash sink in bar area.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Accumulation of debris on the (left side) inside of the dishmachine door due to misalignment.
Basic/16-23-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door gaskets.
Basic/23-24-4
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed on beverage/coffee prep table in kitchen. Observed employees food, drink, cellphone etc. operator relocated.
Basic/12B-02-4/Repeat Violation
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Basic/05-09-4/Repeat Violation
Oct 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
No high temperature test kit provided for measuring the high temperature dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-32-5
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple items, hummus, pepperoni, pork, shredded cheese, etc. all 36-48 hours since opened, no date marks.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed yellow sanitizer in unmarked spray bottle by broom/mop rack.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed partially consumed sandwich and soda on food preparation table. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in multiple reach-in freezers.
Basic/14-69-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed multiple units with no ambient thermometers.
Basic/05-09-4
Apr 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the bar area.
Basic/31B-04-4

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.