JAYS STEAKHOUSE FTL LLC
441 NE 3 AVE, Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 · 713-577-9557
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 23 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12-1-25. Expired more than 60 days
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025061313 | Jul 22, 2025 | Sep 23, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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.
oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Both of the small ones
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Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On a Camaro next to the dish machine.
Feb 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12-1-25. Expired more than 60 days
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the front of the kitchen hand wash sink. The paper towels were supplied
oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Quart sized container in the dry black beans in dry storage. The container was removed
Food stored on floor. In dry storage, cases of potatoes and a bag of red onions were stored on the floor. The items were moved up.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In the bin of white rice, the handle of the scoop was buried. The scoop was corrected.
Jul 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Jul 22, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cookline - right flip top - Raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat cooked vegetables. Walk in cooler - Raw beef stored over ready-to-eat cooked beef. Operator stored all items properly.
Hand sink by dish machine disconnected.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Seafood tower. Operator updated menu during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Main bar. Operator replaced.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Main bar. Operator replaced.
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.
Cookline - left flip top - Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Bags of trash on ground outside dumpster.
Gate on Garbage enclosure area in disrepair.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Main bar and church bar. Operator posted.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler - Cookline - right flip top. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Jul 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Jul 15, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority7 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cookline - Icon unit - Raw beef stored over ready-to-eat butter. Operator stored all items properly.
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. Main dish machine - Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Reviewed triple sink sanitizing.
Employee handled soiled dishes and utensils and then picked up clean dishes without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands.
Establishment not maintaining oyster tags for 90 days.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By dish machine - hand sink full of dishes. Operator removed.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Seafood Tower. Operator began updating menus during the inspection.
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. Employees, from hire date, 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.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and consumer advisory provided does not contain the required verbiage. Operator posted oyster advisory at entrance to restaurant.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler - cooked beef - per operator prepared 3 days ago. Operator date marked.
Expo area - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in bulk sugar. Operator stored properly.
May 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority6 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Walk in cooler - peppercorn sauce - cooling 2.75 hours (85-90F - Cooling). Observed item in tall plastic covered container. Reviewed proper cooling. See stop sale.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Prep area drawers - raw fish stored over ready to eat lettuce. Operator stored all items properly.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Walk in cooler - peppercorn sauce - cooling 2.75 hours (85-90F - Cooling). Observed item in tall plastic covered container. Reviewed proper cooling. See stop sale.
Establishment not maintaining oyster tags for 90 days.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Walk in cooler - peppercorn sauce - cooling 2.75 hours (85-90F - Cooling). Observed item in tall plastic covered container. Reviewed proper cooling.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored in hand sink next to triple sink. Operator removed.
Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Salmon Crudo and Tuna Crispy Rice, Wagyu Steak Tartare. Operator began updating menus during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By triple sink and prep area. Operator replaced.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator posted during inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Prep area. Operator posted.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Cookline. Operator stored properly.
Apr 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 14, 2025Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cookoine flip top - Raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat vegetables. Operator stored all items properly.
Handwash sink removed from dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed - by dish machine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line and Prep hand sink. Operator replaced.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Cook line and Prep hand sink. Operator replaced.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Prep hand sink. Operator posted.
Nov 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at interior mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for bar glass washing machine.
Thermometer not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a temperature sanitizer. Operator has no secondary independent way to check high temperature dish machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed in both: 1. Bakery, utensils stored in countertop container, service side up. Operator placed on sheet pan. 2. Clean pots in dish-room not inverted. Operator corrected.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed partially full plastic water bottle on the expo station. Manager relocated to bottom shelf.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at: 1. The bar hand sinks. 2. The customer mens room.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed in prep station. Manager provided second bucket layer.
Oct 24, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cookline - flip top drawer - raw beef stored behind ready to eat cooked vegetables. Operator stored all items properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep area - mashed potatoes (116-120F - Hot Holding). Per operator less than 1 hour. Operator immediately reheated to 165F.
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 handout to operator.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Prep room by walk in cooler. Operator replaced paper towels.
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. Employees filled out during inspection.
Oyster tags not marked with last date served.
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. 1 package ROP fish in prep area flip top - per operator thawing since this morning. Operator opened package.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Bar - Dishwasher - Bar (Chlorine 0ppm). All bar utensils/glasses will be washed in main dish machine.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Cookline and prep areas. Operator stored properly.
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.