ESCAPE ROOFTOP BAR
2900 RIOMAR ST, Fort Lauderdale FL 33304 · 954-908-7308
Last inspected Jan 20, 2026 · 7 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. True reach in - Caesar dressing - per operator prepared on site with egg yolks - date marked 7-7. See stop sale.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. The hand sink next to the entrance to the kitchen had bags stored inside. The bags were removed
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. The water was shut off to the cook line sink. The engineer corrected.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under and behind the cook line hand sink. The employee cleaned the area.
Aug 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 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. Dishwasher - main (Chlorine 0ppm) - operator primed unit. Chlorine 100ppm. Dishwasher - bar (Chlorine 0ppm)
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. Cookline - Left - open top - butter (45-60F); marinara ( 49-51F); fresh garlic in oil (64-65F); cooked potatoes (50F); chick pea balls (47F) - observed ice buildup inside unit - near condensing fan. Cookline - right flip top -; cooked shrimp (45-46F); cheese (46-56F). Per operator all items held in units overnight. Items not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - Left - open top - butter (45-60F); marinara ( 49-51F); fresh garlic in oil (64-65F); cooked potatoes (50F); chick pea balls (47F) - observed ice buildup inside unit - near condensing fan. Cookline - right flip top -; cooked shrimp (45-46F); cheese (46-56F). Per operator all items held in units overnight. Items not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Bar - Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator made new solution. Quaternary 200ppm.
Feb 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. Two door True unit - 1 quart hummus prepared 2-18. See stop sale.
Clean food storage containers stored on visibly soiled shelf - next to dish machine.
Cookline - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Jul 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. True reach in - Caesar dressing - per operator prepared on site with egg yolks - date marked 7-7. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. True reach in - Caesar dressing - per operator prepared on site with egg yolks - date marked 7-7. See stop sale.
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 - True reach in - person operator opened 4 days ago. Operator date marked.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in hall blocked by items. Operator removed items.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Caesar dressing with raw shell egg yolk. Operator began updating menus during inspection.
May 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hall hand sink blocked by containers. Operator removed.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary.
Feb 29, 2024Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline flip top - cheese (40-50F). Per operator item placed in unit approximately 2 hours ago. Observed item overfilled. Operator removed excess and placed in reach in to quick chill.
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 2 door True reach in opened 3 days ago. Operator date marked.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Fennel crusted ahi Tuna. Operator updated menus during inspection.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher - bar (Chlorine 0ppm). Advised operator to use main dish machine until bar unit is properly sanitizing.
Ice buildup in 2 door storage room reach-in freezer - by fan and bottom of unit.
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