GILBERT'S 17TH STREET GRILL
1821 CORDOVA RD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33316 · 954-768-8990
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw burger patties stored above raw fish inside 3 door reach in cooler, in kitchen. Operator properly stored.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 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
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Walk in freezer- portioned salmon over open box of precooked sausages. Employee moved salmon under sausages.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Front counter, bucket with clean cutting knives below soap dispenser, employee removed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under storage shelves inside walk in freezer- build up of food residues.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. 1) flip top-plastic cup inside Parmesan cheese, employee removed
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Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Two soiled wet cloths on prep table. Employee removed.
Feb 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Drink glasses stored on front counter- next to handwashing sink, being subject to splash when employees wash hands. Employee removed all glasses.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and charger in prep table- employee removed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Old food residues under storage shelves inside walk in cooler/walk in freezer.
Food stored on floor. In front of dry goods storage area. 3 containers of cooking oil on floor, employee placed on shelves
Dec 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In kitchen, gutting boards have mold like substance. Operator discarded cutting boards.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler, raw burger patties stored on floor. Operator moved food to shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler has accumulated food debris
Mar 24, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm) in kitchen. Operator corrected to 200ppm.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw burger patties stored above raw salmon and cooked carrots inside three door cooler in kitchen. Operator properly stored.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cold station// roasted potatoes (46F - Cold Holding) at cook line. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today; food stored out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Employee put food in reach in freezer to quick chill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda machine dispenser nozzles soiled with mold like substance. Employee cleaned and sanitized during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle, containing unknown blue solution, stored at front counter. Operator labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic condiment cups stored inside shredded cabbage container at salad station. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of lentil bean soup stored on floor inside walk in freezer. Operator removed.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed salad station cooler interior soiled with food debris.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed bottom ledge of windows soiled with debris, dust, and dirt throughout dining room area of establishment. Operator cleaned unoccupied areas during inspection.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled with food debris.
Jan 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw burger patties stored above raw fish inside 3 door reach in cooler, in kitchen. Operator properly stored.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bacon jam (66F - Hot Holding)at cook line. Per operator, food stored an out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Educated operator and suggested using time as a public health control. Emailed procedures to operator. Operator put bacon jam on time for remaining two hours.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) at cook line. Operator remade and corrected to 200ppm.
Sep 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
Recorded at 4072 NE 5 TERR, Oakland Park — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Jul 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored above raw, unwashed broccoli inside walk in cooler. Operator properly stored.
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 and raw tilapia, thawed, stored inside packaging indicating removal upon thawing. Operator cut open packaging to allow oxygen flow.
Feb 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Recorded at 4072 NE 5 TERR, Oakland Park — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 16, 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 mahi, thawed, stored in packaging inside reach in cooler, in kitchen. Operator removed from packaging.
Sep 13, 2023Inspection 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed tray of raw burger patties stored above mayonnaise, inside reach in cooler at kitchen. Operator properly stored.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold-like substance inside ice machine at front counter. Operator had ice machine cleaned and sanitized during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of soup stored on floor inside walk in freezer. Operator properly stored.
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.