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CIGAR REPUBLIC USA

3337 E OAKLAND PARK BLVD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33308 · 954-610-8754

Last inspected Aug 12, 2025 · 6 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats32
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA1600219
Grade history
OCT 23
FEB 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
▼ IMPROVING

4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
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. Provided handout to operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Aug 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin. Operator cleaned at time of inspection.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Cases of water stored on floor in back prep room.
Basic/08B-38-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in back prep room.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Jan 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled build up. -Bar area; soda gun nozzles, operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in kitchen.
Basic/14-69-4
Feb 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Left bar soda gun. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 21, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Observed - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Admin Complaint/Return visit Dec 4, 2023 · 2 week extension given. Time Extended/Return visit Dec 21, 2023 · Per operator, no proctor has been available for 360 Training for the past month. Per Operator, also contacted AAA. Per operator, the test has been paid for but cannot connect with proctor. Admin Complaint
Dec 4, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Observed - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Admin Complaint/Return visit Dec 4, 2023 · 2 week extension given. Time Extended
Observed - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Admin Complaint/Return visit Dec 4, 2023 · 2 week extension given. Time Extended
Oct 5, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat oranges in prep area reach in. Operator stored all items properly.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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. Provided handout to operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 2 bar soda guns.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Admin Complaint
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Admin Complaint
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. Employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Warning

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.