IVORY'S TAKE OUT
2270 NW 6 ST, Fort Lauderdale FL 33311 · 954.584.9942
Last inspected Mar 25, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
JAN 24
JUL 24
DEC 24
SEP 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 15 points off where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2022027907 | May 28, 2022 | Jul 7, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw bacon in the metal cooler by the front entrance. Operator stored properly.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked with a cart with food on it. Operator removed cart and made sink accessible.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink with ice and a sponge in it. Operator removed items from handwashing sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls used to scoop flour and sugar in the dry storage area. Operator removed bowls.
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Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in the ice machine. Operator removed ice scoop handle from ice.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover in the kitchen. Operator removed tin foil.
Sep 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee rinse hands, no soap. Addressed and corrected immediately.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed counter top work surfaces in kitchen soiled with food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at cook line blocked by cart.
No soap provided at handwash sink at cook line.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed spaghetti, macaroni salad, chicken wings, per operator all prepared 3648 hours prior, no date marks.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Stored food not covered. Observed bulk flour bin uncovered and bag open. Operator closed the bag.
Dec 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Handwash sink at front counter not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed blocked by white cart for fry station.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in employee restroom. Operator provided.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bleach in unlabeled spray bottles. Operator provided label.
Aug 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 1, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed expired 5/11/2024.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 2023 licensed displayed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed stored in 89F water at prep station. Operator removed, cleaned, sanitized, and stored dry.
Open dumpster lid.
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
Equipment in poor repair. Waffle makers with heavy carbon buildup.
Aug 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 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. Cook cracked shell eggs then picked up ready to eat biscuit for a separate order without removing gloves and washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures and employee washed hands.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine over 200ppm). Operator made new solution. Chlorine 100ppm.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All cold holding equipment handles and gaskets visibly soiled.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep area - Spoon on water - 88F. Operator removed.
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.