FRIENDSHIP GRILL
1404 A E LAS OLAS BLVD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 · 9542254412
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 7 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1, 2025 More than 60 days. Operator renewed during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 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
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The can opener blade was soiled. The can opener was removed to the triple sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On the prep table, a spray bottle of degreaser was not labeled. The spray bottle was then labeled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The around and under the base of the can opener is soiled.
Jun 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1, 2025 More than 60 days. Operator renewed during inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open water bottles on pre tables.
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items stored on the floor in storage area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored on mop bucket.
Working containers of salt and sugar removed from original container not identified by common name.
Aug 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 4, 2025Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee entered kitchen and began handling clean equipment without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands.
Walk in cooler - Raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat vegetables. Operator stored all items properly.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Next to triple sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. All hand sinks.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink. All hand sinks.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bags of fresh onions stored on floor in kitchen.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Jul 15, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment - by triple sink. Operator removed.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler - raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat pickles/peppers. Walk in cooler - raw chicken stored over ready to eat vegetables. Operator stored all items properly.
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Front counter - container of pickles/cabbage in self serve tray with no sneeze protection. Operator removed.
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 handouts to operator.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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. 3 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.
No soap provided at handwash sink. By triple sink. Operator replaced.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Prep area. Operator removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup on condensing coils - walk in refrigerator.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in freezer - case of chicken stored on floor. Walk in cooler - cases of plastic water bottles stored on floor. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected on site. Observed cashier package a to-go order with the bag directly on the floor.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - water 79F. Operator removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Item in prep sink thawing at room temperature. Operator turned on cold water to continue thawing.
Feb 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 24, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. All hand sinks. Operator replaced.
No soap provided at handwash sink. All hand sinks. Operator replaced.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Prep area.
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. Cookline - Drawer unit - no TCS items - ambient temperature 72F. Walk in cooler - No TCS items - ambient temperature 53F.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter. Operator posted.
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.