CONRAD 3RD LEVEL CONRAD BANQUET FACILITY
551 N FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH BLVD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33304 · 954 415 7638
Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · 13 visits since October 2023
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JAN 26
MAR 26
APR 26
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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.... 3 live fly,flying and landing on the linen can at coffe and salad bar station. 3 live fly landing in garbage can at hot station kitchen. 2 live fly, flying around at dishwashing area. 2 live fly, flying around by the produce walk in cooler at delivery area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Apr 8, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Objectionable odor in expo area of the establishment - near floor drain.
Apr 8, 2026Inspection 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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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At the dish washer
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In front of the cook line. Paper towels were provided
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. At the expo/wait station area
Mar 17, 2026Inspection 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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Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer inside walk in cooler reading 20F. All foods at 40-41F.
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples from banquet not wrapped as evidenced by tray returned to kitchen.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
Jan 7, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Bar area relocated - hand sink and dish machine in new bar. Hand sink next to ice machine in liquor area removed.
Objectionable odor in expo area of the establishment - near floor drain.
Jan 6, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 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 - Protein - raw salmon (51-52F); raw beef (54F); raw shrimp (52-54F); raw chicken (53-54F); cooked sausage (55F); cooked chicken (54F). Per operator items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. Operator immediately began to cook raw chicken and raw beef. Some items received today were moved to another walk in. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler - Protein - raw salmon (51-52F); raw beef (54F); raw shrimp (52-54F); raw chicken (53-54F); cooked sausage (55F); cooked chicken (54F). Per operator items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. Operator immediately began to cook raw chicken and raw beef. Some items received today were moved to another walk in. See stop sale.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Bar area relocated - hand sink and dish machine in new bar. Hand sink next to ice machine in liquor area removed.
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. Per operator 6 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.A
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Objectionable odor in expo area of the establishment - near floor drain.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Low boy #11 in prep area.
Nov 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. 131806, 131805, 131804, 131803 exp 2-12-2022
May 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Prep area - 2 door unit - Raw smoked salmon stored over ready-to-eat seafood salad. Operator stored all items properly.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Expo bar set up - operator replaced.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Expo bar set up - operator replaced.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. 1. Expo area - at bar set up. 2. Under and in front of rotisserie area prep sink.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Expo bar set up - operator posted.
Feb 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 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. Bar prep room - Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Observed empty sanitizing solution. Operator added solution and primed unit. Chlorine 100ppm.
Prep area - low boy - Raw beef stored over ready-to-eat butter. Expo reach in - raw smoked salmon stored over ready to eat chick peas salad. Operator stored all items properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - rice (115-118F - Hot Holding). Per operator holding almost 2 hours. Operator immediately moved to oven to reheat.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by dish machine blocked by cart for glassware. Operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Meat station. Operator replaced.
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. 1 employee without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.
Oct 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Conrad boilers 131806, 131805, 131804, 131803 exp 2-12-2022. Per operator, inspection was performed on 4-23-2024 - no certificates received.
Jun 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. I emailed operator and operator filled out.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe utensils in standing water at 83°F Operator turn on water.
May 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine...not provided any kind of hot water sanitizer measuring device or tools.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water at hot kitchen.
May 15, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area.... 3 live fly,flying and landing on the linen can at coffe and salad bar station. 3 live fly landing in garbage can at hot station kitchen. 2 live fly, flying around at dishwashing area. 2 live fly, flying around by the produce walk in cooler at delivery area.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food washed and ready to prep cabbage in blue plastic non food grade bags. Employee removed cabbage.
Pesticide-emitting light fly trapped present in food prep area at ice tea, drink water area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....smoked salmon directly top of the cheese in-tall reach in cooler at salad station. Manager properly stored food.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times by moving cart at meat prep walk in cooler. Manager removed
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/... current food manager off today per GM
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine...not provided any kind of hot water sanitizer measuring device or tools.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at dishwashing area, meat prep walk in cooler. Employee provided
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment...bleach spray bottle. Manager labeled
Floor area(s) covered with standing water at hot kitchen.
Oct 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Prep area hand sink with coffee/tea stains. Reviewed proper use of hand sinks.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on top of ice machine. Operator removed.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
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.