CHARTROOM CAFE
1180 SEABREEZE BLVD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33316 · 954.525.8115
Last inspected Mar 18, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately two live, small flying insects in kitchen, not landing. Observed approximately two live, small flying insects in kitchen, landing on clean beverage pitchers. Operator killed and removed flies; Operator cleaned and sanitized pitchers.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Frigidaire- Reach in Freezer- Raw packages of ground beef, portioned ziplock bags of raw steak and raw rib eye over bags of precooked chicken tenders. Employee moved all types of raw meat under precooked chicken tenders.
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.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test strips.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle of water, next to coffee creamers in kitchen. Employee removed.
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee working with food wearing a watch an a bracelet, after instructed, employee removed.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Left side in cook line.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Prep table with an open bag of chips below device, employee discarded at will.
Dec 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hard boiled eggs (50F - Cold Holding) at buffet cold line. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator put food inside walk in cooler to quick chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pico de gallo stored inside megali reach in cooler without date marking. Operator unsure when food was prepared. Stop sale.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed food employee reporting agreement form to operator.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pico de gallo stored inside megali reach in cooler without date marking. Operator unsure when food was prepared. Stop sale.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in dry storage room wall, next to certificate board.
Mar 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on shelf above food prep table at cook line. Employee removed.
Food stored on floor. Observed frying oil cartons stored on floor in dry storage room. Operator properly stored.
Nov 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately two live, small flying insects in kitchen, not landing. Observed approximately two live, small flying insects in kitchen, landing on clean beverage pitchers. Operator killed and removed flies; Operator cleaned and sanitized pitchers.
Mar 5, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw chicken, not commercially packaged, stored above raw burger patties, commercially packaged, inside reach in freezer #2, in kitchen. Operator properly stored.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of black, mold like substance inside soda nozzle at bar. Operator cleaned and sanitized soda nozzle during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marking on shredded chicken stored at cook line drawer cooler. Per operator, food prepared two days ago. Operator date marked foods.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed cup stored inside flour bin in dry storage area of kitchen. Operator removed.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster posted in establishment. Provided poster via email.
Aug 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken, not commercially packaged, stored over raw beef, commercially packaged, inside reach in freezer next to kitchen entrance. Operator properly stored.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purses stored on top of case of oatmeal, stored on dry storage shelf next to hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed.
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.