HEMINGWAYS
221 SW 1 AVE P LEVEL, Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 · 954-609-1722
Last inspected Feb 2, 2026 · 16 visits since November 2023
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.
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Inspection history
16 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the reach in cooler, the raw eggs were stored over washed apples. The items were changed
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the bags of salt and sugar, pint size containers were stored inside and used to dispense the food. The items were removed
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 973 NW 27 AVE, Fort Lauderdale — this licence has since moved.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken wings (per operator) prepared 26 hours prior, no date marks. Operator applied dates.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 973 NW 27 AVE, Fort Lauderdale — this licence has since moved.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed frozen chicken over French fries. Operator relocated chicken.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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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. 1 employee without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.
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Cookline- flip top - Raw turkey bacon stored over ready-to-eat liquid eggs and sauces. Operator stored all items properly.
Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. Atosta reach in - soup date marked 8-11, cooked mushrooms date marked 7-31 and 8-12. See stop sale.
Employee began working with food - preparing a coffee order without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Cookline - chicken - not commercially prepared - reheating less than 10 minutes at 9:20am (89-122F - Reheating) at 9:50am 118-121F. At this rate proper cooling will not occur. Operator moved item to microwave to reheat.
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. 1 employee without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.
Prep area Handwash sink and bar hand sinks disconnected to allow for portable AC units. Must be reconnected to allow for proper use of hand sinks.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under and around reach in freezers next to ice machine in prep area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under and around all cold holding equipment in kitchen prep area.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 301 SW 1 AVE FLR P, Fort Lauderdale — this licence has since moved.
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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. All employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
Recorded at 301 SW 1 AVE FLR P, Fort Lauderdale — this licence has since moved.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. PIC - Flame Miller
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. All employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on all refrigerator equipment door handles and gaskets.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 301 SW 1 AVE FLR P, Fort Lauderdale — this licence has since moved.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 973 NW 27 AVE, Fort Lauderdale — this licence has since moved.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
Recorded at 301 SW 1 AVE FLR P, Fort Lauderdale — this licence has since moved.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Atosta reach in - Raw smoked salmon stored over ready to eat cheese Prep area flip top - Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat dressings. Operator stored all items properly.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar hand sink used to wash utensils. Reviewed proper use of hand sinks. Operator removed items.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw smoked salmon. Reviewed menu updating with operator.
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. 1 employee without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. Employee filled out during inspection.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator posted during inspection.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned during inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar hand sink. Operator posted.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 973 NW 27 AVE, Fort Lauderdale — this licence has since moved.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed pink liquid. Operator labeled 'degreaser'
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on cart handrail.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed 0 ppm chlorine sanitizer in sani-bucket. Operator emptied, cleaned,and replaced chlorine sanitizer at 100 ppm.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 301 SW 1 AVE FLR P, Fort Lauderdale — this licence has since moved.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.... cheeses 46-48F, ham 46F in flip top reach in cooler over storing food.Food not prepped or portion today, food being held less than 4 hours. Employee removed food to another acceptable cooler..... Shredded cheese 66F, cut tomatoes 55F on the prep table, food not prepped or portion today, food being held less than, operator time marked on food.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit....hot holding black beans 120F in steam table by the oven. Per operator food being held less than 4 hours. Operator time marked.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb...operator removed
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice...Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice machine and ice bin at bar. Operator properly stored.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 301 SW 1 AVE FLR P, Fort Lauderdale — this licence has since moved.
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
Recorded at 301 SW 1 AVE FLR P, Fort Lauderdale — this licence has since moved.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed during inspection.
Raw shell eggs stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat lettuce in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Operator stored all items properly.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep area flip top cutting board.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Water 77F. At end of inspection 100F.
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. Employees filled out during inspection.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Prep area - water 80F. At end of inspection 100F.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Prep area flip top.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 973 NW 27 AVE, Fort Lauderdale — this licence has since moved.
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In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop in standing water 78F. Operator removed, cleaned, sanitized, and held dry.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 973 NW 27 AVE, Fort Lauderdale — this licence has since moved.
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In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoop in standing water. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized.
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