FETTA REPUBLIC
2420 N FEDERAL HIGHWAY, Lighthouse Point FL 33064 · 954-933-2394
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 33 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/25.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026018458 | Jan 15, 2026 | Apr 8, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee wiping bare hands on wiping towel attached to apron and then handling clean food utensils to prepare food without first hand washing.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handling cell phone with bare hands and then using clean utensils at the cookline to stir food without first hand washing.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed tray of raw shell eggs stored on shelf directly above canned drinks. Operator reorganized.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed container of raw chicken stored on shelf directly above bucket of fresh cut potato fries in water in single door reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator reorganized.
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Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knife stored between flip top cooler and single door reach in cooler opposite cookline in kitchen.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package, observed thawing in walk in cooler, operator placed in walk in cooler less than one hour ago. Operator removed from packaging.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of plastic water bottles stored directly on the floor in dry storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Walk in cooler door gasket.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed dry wiping cloth soiled with food debris in use next to steam table.
Jan 15, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 15, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/25.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1. Observed half tray of raw shell eggs stored on shelf above container of ready to eat sliced onion in single door reach in cooler in kitchen. 2. Observed container of raw calamari stored on shelf above tzatziki sauce two door reach in cooler opposite cookline in kitchen. Operator reorganized coolers.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Salmon, bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed completely thawed, placed in unit overnight per operator See Stop Sale.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Salmon, bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed completely thawed, placed in unit overnight per operator See Stop Sale.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cookline in kitchen.
Very slow draining water in handwash sink in kitchen.
Jul 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw Calamari stored on shelf above ready to eat tzatziki sauce.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Gyro meat (91F - Hot Holding) and chicken (126F - Hot Holding) at cookline in kitchen. Prepared less than two hours ago per operator.
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in front of walk in cooler.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair door gaskets on single door Fagor reach in cooler in kitchen.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Utensil water 112F with in use utensils stored at cookline in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cookline in kitchen.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping cloth on cutting board opposite cookline in kitchen.
Nov 4, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food while the establishment is under a foodborne illness investigation. 1. Observed employee plating red onions, tomatoes, and feta cheese for customer salads at front counter in kitchen. See Stop Sale. 2. Observed employee touching pita bread with bare hands while preparing gyro for customer order. See Stop Sale.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee donning gloves on soiled hands and preparing customer salads at front counter in kitchen.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. 1. Observed container of raw beef skewers stored on shelf above container of raw salmon in walk in cooler. 2. Observed container of raw skirt steak on shelf stored above container with raw whole fish in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food while the establishment is under a foodborne illness investigation. 1. Observed employee plating red onions, tomatoes, and feta cheese for customer salads at front counter in kitchen. See Stop Sale. 2. Observed employee touching pita bread with bare hands while preparing gyro for customer order. See Stop Sale.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee rinse hands in triple sink, dry with wiping towel, and then handled clean food utensils in kitchen.
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. Observed salmon thawing in sealed reduced oxygen packaging at the two door reach in cooler opposite the cookline in kitchen and in walk in cooler. Operator opened packages.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Fagor single door reach in cooler gasket torn, repaired with duct tape in kitchen.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing beef skewers in prep area without a hair restraint.
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Fagor single door reach in cooler gasket torn, in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of cut potatoes in water stored on floor at cookline in kitchen.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils water 108F, with in use utensils stored at flattop grill in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cookline in kitchen.
Jul 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Single door reach in cooler next to hand sink in kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn door gaskets two door fagor reach in cooler, opposite the cook line in the kitchen.
Jul 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan of breaded raw chicken stored over containers of cooked gyro meat in single door reach in cooler next to cook line. Operator reorganized.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. Commercially packaged salmon thawing, overnight per operator, in sealed ROP package with instructions to remove before thawing. Fish completely thawed, See Stop Sale.
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. Chicken souvlaki (58F); chicken breast (57F); sliced cheese (51F); shredded cheese (55F); raw beef (51F); raw pork (55F); raw lamb (57F); spanakopita (58F); cooked orzo (58F); cooked penne (57F) stored in the single door reach in cooler overnight per operator. Not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken souvlaki (58F); chicken breast (57F); sliced cheese (51F); shredded cheese (55F); raw beef (51F); raw pork (55F); raw lamb (57F); spanakopita (58F); cooked orzo (58F); cooked penne (57F) stored in the single door reach in cooler overnight per operator. Not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine, in the kitchen.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Single door reach in cooler next to hand sink in kitchen.
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. Commercially packaged salmon thawing, overnight per operator, in sealed ROP package with instructions to remove before thawing. Fish completely thawed, See Stop Sale.
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn door gaskets two door fagor reach in cooler, opposite the cook line in the kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses, in the kitchen.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil water 85F, at the cook line in the kitchen with in use utensils stored in it.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen octopus thawing in a bucket of standing water at the triple sink in the kitchen.
Jan 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn door gaskets on reach in coolers opposite cook line. 2. Torn door gasket on reach in cooler, next to cookline.
Jan 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority2 Intermediate10 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. Dish machine chlorine sanitizer 0ppm. Operator instructed to use triple sink for ware washing until dish machine is working properly.
Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Employee observed drying hands between glove changes on soiled towel, no Hand wash.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. 1. Employee changed soiled gloves and donned a new pair without hand washing.
Employee reusing utensil to taste food. Employee preparing hummus, licked hummus off the spatula then placed spatula into bowl of raw chick peas. See stop sale.
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. 1. Employee prepared raw chicken skewers, changed gloves after without hand washing.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Chicken soup in the walk in cooler, prepared date 12/31/23. See Stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked potato 91F - Hot Holding under no temperature control above stove top in the kitchen. Cooked less than two hours ago per operator.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Gyro meat 71F at 3:30pm, cooked chicken 91F at 3:30pm monitored for one hour with no changes. Cooling less than three hours per operator. Operator moved to walk in cooler to chill to 41 or below.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked with hummus prep kart.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin, in the kitchen.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single use paper cup used to dispense rice from steam table in kitchen.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. 1. Cleaned containers stored on dirty side of the triple sink. 2. Cleaned containers stored on soiled window rim next to triple sink.
Dead roaches on premises. Dead roach on floor next to ice machine in kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn door gaskets on reach in coolers opposite cook line. 2. Torn door gasket on reach in cooler, next to cookline.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Door gaskets on reach in coolers opposite cook line.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Label residue observed on containers stored clean at the warewash sink.
Stored food not covered. Observed cheese in the reach in cooler uncovered or wrapped, touching shelving directly. Operator removed.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored over lemonade in the walk in cooler.
Water leaking from pipe above the dishwasher in the ware wash area.
Aug 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee enter building begin work, place hands on food contact surface(cutting board) without first washing hands. Discussed with operator. Operator discussed with employee. Sanitized food contact surface.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. feta (57°F - Cold Holding) being held on top of pans in flip top portion of cook line cooler. Operator states item was prepared 1 hour ago. Operator placed in reach in section of cooler
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. Observed at raw salmon on cook line. Salmon still partially frozen. Operator opened up packaging
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.