FEDERAL
800 NE 8 ST, Fort Lauderdale FL 33304
Last inspected Mar 23, 2026 · 8 visits since March 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Approximately 5 small flying insects at bar near beer taps. One small flying insect on the frame of shelving housing bottles of liquor. Did not observe any flying insects land on any food or food contact surfaces. Operator exterminated flying insects during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025037116 | Apr 4, 2025 | Jun 5, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 23, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 13, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate2 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. 0ppm Chlorine
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In the walk in cooler, caramelized onions were dated 2/25 and 3/3. The items were never frozen. The items were discarded. See Stop Sale.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In the walk in cooler, caramelized onions were dated 2/25 and 3/3. The items were never frozen. The items were discarded. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. The butter was pulled out less than 2 hours ago. The time marking was applied
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. On the cook line, raw salmon in ROP packaging thawing in the cooler. The fish was removed from the packaging
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On the cook line, sweet soy, water and oil were not labeled. The chef labeled the containers
Jul 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Approximately 5 small flying insects at bar near beer taps. One small flying insect on the frame of shelving housing bottles of liquor. Did not observe any flying insects land on any food or food contact surfaces. Operator exterminated flying insects during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice dispenser at expo area visibly soiled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl In pasta operator removed.
Apr 4, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 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. Cookline - flip top - cooked chicken (45-46F). Per operator item held in unit overnight. Item not prepped or portioned today. Observed item stored on top of food pans in upper section of flip top. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - flip top - cooked chicken (45-46F). Per operator item held in unit overnight. Item not prepped or portioned today. Observed item stored on top of food pans in upper section of flip top. See stop sale.
Walk in cooler - Raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat pasteurized carton eggs. Operator stored all items properly.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Expo hand sink being used to dump coffee. Reviewed proper use of hand sinks.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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 - expo (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator primed unit. Chlorine 100ppm.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table at Cookline. Operator removed.
Water leaking from pipe under main dish machine.
Dec 27, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 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. Dishwasher - expo (Chlorine 0ppm); Dishwasher - main (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator set up triple sink sanitizing. Quaternary 200ppm.
Dec 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 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 - expo (Chlorine 0ppm); Dishwasher - main (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator set up triple sink sanitizing. Quaternary 200ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cookkine flio top - raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat salad. Operator stored all items properly.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw tuna on daily menu. Reviewed menu updating. Operator began updating menus during inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Bar - right soda gun. Operator repaired during inspection.
Mar 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cookline. Operator posted.
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