FLORIDA BAR AND GRILL
1140 SEABREEZE BLVD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33316 · 954-358-6800
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found 1) Observed approximately 8 live, small flying insects landing on eye wash station at dish pit, in kitchen. 2) Observed approximately 2 live, small flying insects landing on bar mats at bar.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026016919 | Jan 13, 2026 | Apr 8, 2026 | $400 |
| 2--2025032461 | Mar 13, 2025 | May 1, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 16, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 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. After 3rd. Attempt, Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm)
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cartoons of liquid eggs, employee placed raw eggs under pasteurized liquid eggs.
Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked oysters not posted/provided in a conspicuous location. Manager placed sign in a visible side for customers.
Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Sanitizer compartment with build up of grease. Employee cleaned.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle of water on storage shelf of cleaning containers., employee removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee glasses on same shelf of clean food containers. Employee removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Kitchen area- broken cover of ice machine.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Prep table in rear kitchen, employee placed on sanitizer solution.
Mar 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Dishwasher area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line, cutting board with black like cut marks.
Dry goods storage shelf. with rust that has pitted the surface.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Dumpster room door, doesn't closed properly, next to preparation area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Dishwasher area.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under hand wash sink in preparation area.
Mar 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 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. After 3rd. Attempt, Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm).
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee stepped in cook line, wear gloves, without washing hands first. After manager educated, employee discarded gloves and washed hands.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test kit.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Dishwasher area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line, cutting board with black like cut marks.
Dry goods storage shelf. with rust that has pitted the surface.
Equipment in poor repair. Right flip top- broken flip top- right corner.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Dumpster room door, doesn't closed properly, next to preparation area.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on top of ice machine, employee removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Dishwasher area.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under hand wash sink in preparation area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop inside bucket, employee removed to store properly.
Jan 14, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 13, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1) Observed approximately 8 live, small flying insects landing on eye wash station at dish pit, in kitchen. 2) Observed approximately 2 live, small flying insects landing on bar mats at bar.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. License expired 12-01-2025. License renewed during inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed coffee grounds inside hand wash sink at server station.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee coffee cup stored on flip top cooler cutting board, at cook line. Operator discarded.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on flip top cooler cutting board at cook line. Operator removed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple utensils stored inside 74F standing water at prep station. Employee dumped water.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor at cook line. Operator properly stored.
Mar 13, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above case of sausages inside dairy walk in cooler. Operator properly stored.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed flip top cooler 2// liquid egg (46F - Cold Holding); egg whites (45F - Cold Holding). Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today; foods out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Employee put foods on ice and cooled down to 42F for cold holding.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage links (106F - Hot Holding); grilled onion pepper mix (110F - Hot Holding) at cook line. Per operator, foods out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Employee put foods on grill to reheat to 165F for hot holding.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink at server station. Operator provided.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall and ceiling at dish pit area soiled with dirt and mold like substance.
Oct 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs and proceeded to plate ready to eat food without washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler across from main grill - smoked salmon (48F - Cold Holding) as per operator items held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator placed item in walk in freezer for quick chill.
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed poached eggs without proper time mark - as per operator item held for approximately 2 hours, operator place time mark for remaining time
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple cutting boards in kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink next to cook line. Operator provided paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink next to cook line. Operator provided soap.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at dry good room - cup in flour container. Operator removed and stored correctly.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door next to ice machine with vertical gap between doors.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in cooler.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at coffee station room - coffee filters stored on top shelf upright and unprotected.
Feb 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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 raw tuna stored in packaging, inside walk in cooler. Operator removed tuna from packaging.
Sep 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags stored without last date served marked on tag. Educated operator on proper shellstock tag procedures.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor by ice machine in back area of kitchen. Employee removed water.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop stored inside flour bin, handle in contact with flour. Operator removed.
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