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DANIEL'S

620 S FEDERAL HWY STE B, Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 · 954-541-1200

Last inspected Apr 29, 2026 · 4 visits since September 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats129
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1626126
Grade history
SEP 24
FEB 25
NOV 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

4 inspections trending down, 27 points off where it started.

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 and operator printed.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2026003153Nov 4, 2025Feb 2, 2026$200

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Apr 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler - creamed spinach (46-51F); lobster bisque (46-52F). Per operator items prepared last night and held in walk in overnight. Ni items prepped or portioned today. Observed items in tall plastic containers. Reviewed proper cooking procedures. See stop sale.
High priority/03D-02-5
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler - creamed spinach (46-51F); lobster bisque (46-52F). Per operator items prepared last night and held in walk in overnight. Ni items prepped or portioned today. Observed items in tall plastic containers. Reviewed proper cooking procedures. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5
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 and operator printed.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Items cooling in tall plastic containers. Reviewed proper cooling.
Intermediate/03D-15-4
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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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored directly on top of visibly soiled ice machine. Operator removed.
Basic/10-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. Low boy freezer - prep area - empanadas and chicken nuggets not covered. Operator covered
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
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Nov 4, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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1. Cookline drawers - Raw fish stored over ready-to-eat fresh lemon juice. 2. Salad station drawers - Raw beef burgers stored over ready-to-eat cut lettuce. Operator stored all items properly.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Cookline - fish station - cheese (52F). Per operator item placed out a few minutes ago. Item not prepped or portioned today. Observed item in triple pan. Operator moved item to walk in to quick chill. 2. Salad prep - open top - mozzarella (39-45F). Observed item overfilled. Per operator item placed out approximately 1/2 hour ago. Item not prepped or portioned today. Operator removed excess and placed in reach in to quick chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in expo reach in - person operator opened 2 days ago. Operator date marked.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Some oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4
Feb 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Walk in cooler - Raw beef stored over ready-to-eat cheese and vegetables. Operator stored all items properly.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
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 present without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Sep 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.